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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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Florida Statute 464.018(1)(n): When Nursing Care Falls Below Professional Standards

Jul 31, 2026 | by Max Cook
Nurses make consequential decisions every day, often while managing heavy workloads, incomplete information, staffing shortages, and rapidly changing patient conditions. When a patient experiences an adverse outcome, those decisions may....
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Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s Regulatory Landscape

Jul 29, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Recently, Attorney Rick Strong with Howell, Buchan and Strong was invited to present before the Home Health Care Association of Florida at their annual conference and trade show, July 21-24,....
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What’s Next: Upcoming Capital Medical Society Presentation

Jul 15, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Our Firm is continuing our relationship with leadership and members of the Capital Medical Society (CMS) in Tallahassee, Florida, where our headquarters is located. We are enjoying time spent meeting....
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Six Florida Clients? You May Need to Register as an Investment Adviser

Jul 08, 2026 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.
Florida’s recent adjustment to its registration threshold has created new exposure for investment advisers operating across state lines. Serving six or more Florida resident clients during the preceding 12 months....
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Don’t Miss Rick Strong’s Upcoming Speaking Event at HomeCareCon 2026

Jul 07, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
If you are a home health professional or interested in home health regulations and insight, you won’t want to miss Rick Strong’s exciting presentation on Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s....
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Florida Statute 456.072(1)(a): Making Misleading or Deceptive Statements in Practice 

Jun 19, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
For licensed professionals in Florida, few allegations can damage a reputation more quickly than accusations involving dishonesty or misrepresentation. One of the most frequently cited disciplinary provisions across numerous licensed....
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