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HBS Law Firm Scores Gainesville Trial Win!

Sep 09, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
We are so proud of our trial team of skilled attorneys Jami Kimbrell and Max Cook, and law clerk, Dawson Adams, a third-year law student at Florida A & M....
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Suitability Allegations in Florida: When Product Complexity Becomes a Liability

Sep 05, 2026 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.
Complex investment products are not inherently unsuitable. They may provide diversification, income, downside protection, leverage, or exposure to markets that would otherwise be difficult to access. However, when a product’s....
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Florida Statute 458.331(1)(m): Failing to Keep Adequate Medical Records

Aug 19, 2026 | by John Wilson
Medical records do more than document a patient encounter. They communicate clinical information, support continuity of care, explain the physician’s decision-making, identify the professionals involved, and provide evidence of the....
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Representing Our Clients Before the Florida Board of Nursing

Aug 12, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
The Florida Department of Health (DOH), Board of Nursing (Board) is the regulatory agency with authority to license and discipline nurses in Florida. Recently three (3) health care attorneys from....
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Employment Laws in Health Care

Aug 12, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Health Law, Regulatory Consulting, and Civil Defense: Employment Laws in Health Care On the evening of August 11, 2026, we had the privilege of sponsoring another Capital Medical Society (CMS)....
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Question-And-Answer Sessions with Rickey Strong and John Wilson

Aug 12, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
2026 Florida Onsite Wastewater Association Convention and Trade Show: Rickey Strong and John Wilson’s Q&A Sessions For the 7th year in a row, Rickey Strong, Partner at Howell, Buchan, &....
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Meet the Attorneys at Howell Buchan and Strong

Aug 11, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Meet the Attorneys at Howell Buchan and Strong: Series 1 – Rickey Strong  This is the first in a series of blogs introducing the licensed and experienced professional attorneys at....
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Hard Card Fingerprinting

Aug 11, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
To become licensed in Florida, all healthcare practitioners must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check. For healthcare practitioners who live in the United States, this is not a....
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In Case You Missed Us: Florida Assisted Living Association 2026 Conference and Trade Show

Aug 06, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Howell, Buchan, & Strong Invited Howell, Buchan, & Strong has been an affiliated member of FALA for nine (9) years.  This year was our 8th invitation to sponsor their 2026....
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2026 Florida Onsite Wastewater Association Convention and Trade Show: Rickey Strong and John Wilson’s Q&A Sessions

Aug 05, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
For the 7th consecutive year, the Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) has invited Rickey Strong from Howell, Buchan & Strong to set up a booth and provide a presentation at....
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Why Every Emerging Investment Adviser Needs a Strong Compliance Program

Aug 05, 2026 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.
Emerging advisory firms in Florida are often built on strong momentum. Founders are focused on client acquisition, refining their service model, and building operational efficiency. Growth is the priority, and....
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What’s Next: Upcoming Capital Medical Society Presentation

Aug 04, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
As I mentioned in my last blog, we are continuing our relationship with leadership and members of the Capital Medical Society (CMS) in Tallahassee, Florida, where our headquarters is located.....
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