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The Importance of Estate Planning for Physicians

Planning for the future of your loved ones and your assets is somewhat more complicated for physicians than the average person. There are a number of key items doctors and medical professionals must consider when engaged in the estate planning process. In fact, setting up a sound estate plan should be a foundation of your Read More

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Understanding the Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee

Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is difficult. If you have worked through other options and obtained an experienced legal opinion, bankruptcy is a good choice for getting a fresh financial start. Once they file, many bankruptcy petitioners wonder what comes next. As soon as your bankruptcy petition and schedules are filed, you benefit Read More

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NTSB Identifies Tractor-Trailer Vulnerabilities

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently made recommendations to combat the rising number of large truck fatalities. The number of people killed in large truck accidents in Florida has risen each year since 2009, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  In 2013, more than 200 people died in our state in Read More

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Laws Governing Healthcare Compliance

The healthcare environment is changing fast in the United States. Steering clear of compliance violations is key to maintaining the health of your patients — and your practice. In early April, a federal grand jury delivered a 59-count indictment implicating 10 Florida residents for participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare through submitting false claims Read More

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Toyota Recall Covers Almost Seven Million Vehicles

In a move related to a tighter regulatory environment for automotive manufacturers, Toyota recalled almost seven million vehicles worldwide in April. Dogged for years by lawsuits concerning sudden acceleration caused by defective throttles and floor mats, Toyota agreed in March to pay a record $1.2 billion criminal fine related to a four-year investigation by the Read More

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Hospital Settles Alleged Fraud Case with Government

A Florida Hospital recently agreed to a record fine to settle a whistleblower claim with the U.S. Justice Department. The federal Stark Law defines referral relationships between a physician and other providers. This complicated legislation prohibits caregiver referrals to an entity with whom they have a financial relationship, if services for the patient are to Read More

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The Tragedy of Impaired Driving Hits Home

When the truck she was riding in was violently rear-ended by a speeding car, Savannah Pheiffer probably never knew what hit her. Few fatal car wrecks are accidents in the purest sense of the word. Most are caused by negligence. The driver of the speeding Pontiac that caused the four-car collision on Townsend Boulevard in Read More

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How the Affordable Care Act May Affect Medical Practices

For doctors, patients and institutional providers alike, the activation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been widely regarded with uncertainty and trepidation. While much coverage has been devoted to how the new law’s provisions could affect patients and insurance companies throughout the United States, decidedly less focus has been given to the impact it Read More

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Uproar Over GM Ignition Switch Continues

With an uncertain death toll and motorists at risk, the furor over defective parts in General Motor cars continues. In February, under pressure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), General Motors (GM) finally recalled certain model vehicles for a defective ignition switch. The switch, installed in at least six GM model cars, can Read More

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Accidents Involving Uninsured Drivers

Florida insurance law ensures there is at least some coverage for you, your family and your passengers if you are involved in a collision or accident with an uninsured driver. Nevertheless, being seriously injured by an uninsured driver can still be financially devastating if you have not taken the proper steps to protect yourself. Unlike Read More

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