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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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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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Compliance with Disciplinary Final Orders: What happens if I fail to comply?

May 27, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and their professional regulatory Boards have authority over health care practitioners and facility licenses in Florida. This includes taking disciplinary action against those licenses....
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Presentation to the Capital Medical Society: The Legal Dangers of Prescribing Controlled Substances

May 20, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Our Firm is honored to be presenting sponsors of the Capital Medical Society (CMS) in Tallahassee where our headquarters is located. One of the Firm’s health care attorneys, John Wilson,....
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Common Mistakes Physicians Make that are Avoidable: How to Avoid an Administrative Complaint

Oct 20, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
In a medical practice, you are busy with your patients and rightfully so.  As a result, sometimes physicians forget about their obligations to their medical license and that can result....
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Defending Your Florida Professional Healthcare License: A Comprehensive Guide

Jun 26, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Essential Strategies and Legal Guidance As a licensed health care professional in Florida, maintaining your license is not only essential for your livelihood but also for the trust and safety....
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How to Respond to a Florida Department of Health Investigation?

Jun 08, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Key Considerations for Healthcare Professionals A frequent question asked by health care professionals who are faced with an investigation by their professional board and the Florida Department of Health (DOH)....
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When an Administrative Complaint is Filed Against Your Florida CPA License

Feb 07, 2022 | by Tom Buchan
When the Department of Business and Professional Regulation receives a complaint against your Florida CPA license it can be concerning and confusing because your livelihood and reputation are at stake.....
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Defending your Florida License: What Physicians and Nurses Need to Know

Jan 31, 2019 | by Jeff Howell
If you are a health care professional such as a physician or nurse, who is in the initial phases of a DOH investigation or has received a letter from a....
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