Tag: equine law

TELEMEDICINE: Is it Legal?

Is it legal? YES. Can it be illegal? Yes. First, what is veterinary telemedicine exactly? Here’s a short primer: Telemedicine is specific patient care delivered remotely via some form of technology. This can only legally occur if a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) already exists from an in-person examination of the animal, generally within the last year. Telemedicine […]

WHAT SHOULD YOUR BILL OF SALE SAY?

The days of handshake deals have PASSED. Please, if you take nothing else from this column, never ever Ever EVER buy a horse on a handshake deal. The world has become litigious (sue-happy) and not putting things in writing is asking for trouble; specifically, a lack of contract will severely limit the legal methods you […]