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Howell, Buchan & Strong is proud to announce the addition of Max Cook as an Associate Attorney in our Orlando office. Max first joined the firm in 2023 as a....

Allegations of sexual misconduct represent one of the most serious professional threats a physician in Florida can face. Beyond the reputational harm, these cases can trigger administrative, civil, criminal, and....

Physicians and nurses in Florida may one day find themselves facing the Board of Medicine or the Board of Nursing. These cases usually begin when the Department of Health investigates....

It often starts with a disgruntled patient In Florida, many complaints against psychologists do not come from fellow professionals or the Board itself; instead, they start with patients who are....

Compliance Guide for New Florida Office Surgery Registrations At Howell, Buchan & Strong, we congratulate you on receiving your Florida Office Surgery Registration, a major milestone for any health care....

Applying for a Florida medical license is a major milestone in a health care provider’s career, but if you have background screening issues, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Whether....

Florida law permits physician non-compete agreements, provided they satisfy specific statutory conditions. The enforceability of such agreements is primarily governed by Fla. Stat. § 542.335, which establishes general requirements for non-compete....

If you have a license from the Department of Health (DOH) and you have been arrested, there’s a good chance a DOH investigation was opened against you before you saw....

Being under investigation by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be a stressful and career-threatening experience for any licensed healthcare provider. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, pharmacist, therapist, or....

What You Need to Know About House Bill 975 and How to Prepare The Florida Department of Health (DOH) will soon require fingerprint retention and background screenings for nearly all....

As a professional engineer in the State of Florida, you are subject to many regulations in your profession. Professional engineers can encounter issues with their license that threaten their ability....

As a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine in the State of Florida, you are subject to many regulations in your profession. Veterinarians can encounter issues with their license that threaten....