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Florida Legislature Moves to Deregulate Healthcare

A handful of bills that comprised a healthcare reform package championed by Florida House Republicans are on their way to the governor’s desk where they’ll likely be signed into law. The result of an ambitious effort by lawmakers to overhaul … Continue reading

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Higher courts hear appeals concerning the Florida Constitution

Just like the country, each state has its own governing document, usually a constitution, and Florida is no exception. That document gives certain powers to each part of the government — the governor, the legislature and the judicial branches. Sometimes, … Continue reading

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Does a Disclaimer of Real Property Require a Legal Description in Florida?

In a recent case, a disclaimant signed a disclaimer that purported to include real property owned by a decedent, but did not provide a legal description for the real property. After entering into the disclaimer, the disclaimant apparently had a … Continue reading

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Florida Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Law Challenged by Family

Florida medical malpractice law needs to change. That’s the stance of the surviving family of a U.S. Marine veteran who died after allegedly receiving negligent medical care following a South Florida motorcycle accident. Despite this, the man’s survivors haven’t been … Continue reading

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Florida Gynecologist Who Treated Incontinence Sentenced to Federal Prison After Being Convicted at Trial of Health Care Fraud

Going to trial is a difficult choice for health care providers in paper fraud cases where there are numerous and obvious billing errors. The issue is usually whether the government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there was intent … Continue reading

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