Did a Florida Board Revoke or Suspend Your Professional License? The Board May Have Abused Their Discretion
Under Florida law, an individual or business entity holding a professional license has a right to due process before formal disciplinary...
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Matthew Fischer
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Attention Florida Homeowners – Be Vigilant for PACE Program Fraud
Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) programs have become popular in many states including Florida. These PACE programs are expressly...
Matthew Fischer
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Understanding CFTC Regulatory Action Over Cryptocurrencies
With the meteoric rise of virtual currencies and lack of regulatory updates by Congress to regulate same, various federal agencies (e.g.,...
Matthew Fischer
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A Win for Crypto Product Issuers: Why the Audet v. Fraser Verdict is Important
A Connecticut jury recently held that four cryptocurrency related products were not “investment contracts,” providing crypto product...
Matthew Fischer
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SIM Swap Takeover Fraud: Do Victims Have Legal Recourse?
Many of the nation’s largest wireless carriers (e.g., T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) hold themselves out as a secure and reliable custodian of...
Matthew Fischer
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Legal Remedies for Crypto Exchange Users Locked Out of Wallets and Accounts
Crypto exchanges promise users, whether long term holders or seasoned traders, secure platforms through which to buy, store, and...
Matthew Fischer
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E-Signature Challenges: Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding in Florida?
Court opinions in Florida, or even in the United States, addressing the legality of electronic signatures are uncommon. This is likely...
Matthew Fischer
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Legislation Recap: A Timeline of Recent Stem Cell Laws Proposed in Florida
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulates the implantation, transplantation, infusion, or transfer of human cells and...
Matthew Fischer
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Fighting ID Theft and Inaccurate Credit Reporting with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Victims of identity theft and inaccurate credit errors are substantially impacted in various areas of everyday life due to the effect it...
Matthew Fischer
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Is it Possible to Commit a HIPAA Violation When Using Social Media?
Businesses should be aware of the intersection of social media and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). ...
Matthew Fischer
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Florida Business Separations – LLCs
The causes for owners’ conflicts are numerous that often result in hardline disagreements over the direction and control of a company. ...
Matthew Fischer
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Florida Evictions: A Guide for Landlords
If you rent a house, apartment, condo or mobile home to another person, you entered into a legal contract. This rental agreement may be...
Matthew Fischer
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Florida Passes New COVID-19 Liability Protections: What Does this Mean for Business Owners?
Florida has enacted new COVID-19 liability protections for businesses. On March 29, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law....
Matthew Fischer
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PPP Loan Fraud: What Does It Look Like and Protections for Reporting
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act offered financial...
Matthew Fischer
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DEA Administrative Hearings: Order to Show Cause and Immediate Suspension Basics
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administers a portion of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) that requires (i) all businesses...
Matthew Fischer
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Contract Modifications During COVID-19: What Parties Should Consider When Entering into Negotiations
Due to the effects of COVID-19, many parties to a contract will be approached by a fellow contracting party asking for concessions,...
Matthew Fischer
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Qui Tam Actions and the False Claims Act
The federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733) has become the government’s primary weapon in its arsenal to combat fraud on the...
Matthew Fischer
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Florida Professional Licensing: How an Arrest Can Affect a License
All professionals licensed in the State of Florida who are under the purview of a regulatory authority need to have a strong...
Matthew Fischer
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Enforcement in the Health Care Industry
Health care companies doing business abroad must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), one of the most widely enforced...
Matthew Fischer
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Florida Medicaid Audits: Process and Potential Defenses
With increased scrutiny on government health care programs, Medicaid providers are subject to being investigated and audited more than...
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