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Mandatory Online License Renewals for Health Care Providers

Aug 08, 2024 | by Rick Strong
As an owner and operator of a health care facility in Florida, you are likely familiar with the licensing renewal process with the Agency for Healthcare Administration (“AHCA”), which is....
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How to Survive After Receiving a Department of Business and Professional Regulation Complaint or Denial

Jan 03, 2024 | by Rick Strong
When the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues an administrative complaint or denial of your professional renewal license, you need to know how to keep working. The DBPR....
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Don’t Go Before Your Professional Board Without an Attorney!

Dec 10, 2023 | by Rick Strong
This short article are my thoughts on what happens when professionals jeopardize their license by going in front of their professional board (Florida Real Estate Commission, or Floria Real Estate....
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Dishonest Deals in Real Estate | The License Suspensions, Revocations, and Fines

Feb 23, 2023 | by Rick Strong
When it comes to brokering a real estate deal, integrity matters. As a real estate and broker license attorney, I’ve defended recent cases where the violation of 475.25(1)(b), Florida Statutes....
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Considerations for Purchasing a Health Care Business

Nov 17, 2022 | by Rick Strong
This firm can assist you with the exemption process. The exemption process requires gathering criminal records, no matter how old, and proving to the agency through clear and convincing evidence that....
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Considerations for Purchasing a Healthcare Business

Nov 10, 2022 | by Rick Strong
RELATED: Our Firm has extensive experience in the field of Workers’ Compensation Law. RELATED: Change of Ownership Applications for Health Care Facility Licenses in Florida Seek Experienced Lawyers to Guide....
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Pre-Licensing Requirements for Real Estate Agents, Brokers, and Salespersons

Nov 04, 2022 | by Rick Strong
The State of Florida requires individuals who intend to practice in the real estate field as a broker, agent, or salesperson to hold a license. The various positions within the....
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Failing to timely self-report offenses, convictions, or pleas could result in discipline by the DBPR

Nov 04, 2022 | by Rick Strong
Failing to timely report offenses, convictions, or pleas could result in disciple by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). For instance, driving without a driver’s license may seem....
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A Crime Involving Moral Turpitude Could be Grounds for Disqualification by DBPR

Nov 04, 2022 | by Rick Strong
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the agency charged with regulating the practice of real estate pursuant to Section 20.165, Florida Statutes. DBPR considers crimes involving moral....
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Considerations when Purchasing a Healthcare Business

Nov 04, 2022 | by Rick Strong
Purchasing a health care business is a complicated process because the field is highly regulated. Not only does one have to be prepared to be a medical provider, but one....
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Critical Steps for Investing in Healthcare Facilities

May 18, 2022 | by Rick Strong
If you’re a company, general counsel, or an investor that wants to open a new clinic or other AHCA-licensed health care facilities in Florida, Howell, Buchan, & Strong is the....
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Failure to Disclose a Past Arrest on your Real Estate Application!

May 16, 2022 | by Rick Strong
Are you unsure of how to address a past arrest or indiscretion? In any profession, as well as in Real Estate, is in your best interest to be truthful on your....
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