Monthly Archives: January 2019
Protecting Your Real Estate License Amid Criminal Charges
With a criminal conviction comes many legal considerations with which to contend. An unexpected consequence could be losing your real estate license. A judge can impose jail time, probation and fines when sentencing for a criminal conviction. Types of criminal convictions include: DUI offenses Assault and violent crimes Sex crimes Theft crimes Drug crimes… Read More »
Accusation of Cheating on the FTCE
The Florida Department of Education has published Principles of Professional Conduct on their site that outline their expectations for those who qualify for Florida teacher certification. One of the ways you can have your certification sanctioned is to be accused of cheating on the FTCE, or Florida Teacher Certification Examination. Before receiving your Florida… Read More »
Getting Help with a Teacher Certification Sanction
If you’ve received a letter regarding an administrative complaint, that means you’ve been investigated for misconduct as an educator. The Commissioner of Education found cause to discipline or sanction your Florida Educator Certificate. The letter should list information regarding charges. They could also include a legal “notice of reasons.” This can be a frustrating… Read More »
When the Pause Rule is Done Right, but Surgery Still Goes Wrong
The Florida Board of Medicine has interpreted a standard of care and consequently instituted procedures to ensure the execution of best practices by Florida medical professionals. One of these regulations involves the “Pause Rule.” The definition of this rule revolves around requiring that once a surgical team and theater are prepared to perform a… Read More »
Things to Know Before Taking a Ride in a Private Plane
Even people who enjoy flying might wonder about the possibility of trouble happening on their flight. Taking a ride in a private plane might elicit a stronger feeling of unease since it’s generally a smaller plane than commercial aircraft and passengers will be more aware of the smallest turbulence. It’s true that flying has… Read More »
The Economic Impact of a Car Accident
You’ve had a car accident, and there may be a variety of issues arising out of the incident. The most obvious is damage to either of the vehicles or the environment around the crash. The next obvious part of an accident is potential physical harm to passengers or others in the vicinity of the… Read More »
Head Injuries in College Sports
Head injuries relating to professional, college, and even youth sports are becoming an increasing national concern. It’s becoming more well-known that older players are suffering the long-term effects of previous college and professional sports career injuries. Among the most serious and most common injuries are head injuries. The very nature of participation in physical… Read More »
4 Things to Consider Before Throwing a Pool Party
Florida boasts some of the best year-round weather for relaxing and playing outside. A high percentage of homes in the sunshine state have pools that get used most of the year. If you have a new pool space at your home, your family is probably itching to host a pool party. There are a… Read More »
Wrongful Death in a Police Shooting
What’s worse than losing your loved one, other than knowing it was due from the willful act or negligence of another party? What if your loved one was shot by police and you believe the shooting was unwarranted? Besides the obvious pain and grief of losing a loved one, losing them in an unanticipated… Read More »
Trip and Fall on Public Property
According to the National Safety Council, in 2015, falls are recorded as the number one cause of unintentional injury-related deaths. They reported 33,381 fatalities at home and work, with millions being treated nationally each year in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. A trip and fall incident should be a 100% preventable. If you are… Read More »
