Category Archives: General
Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work
By now, with all the headlines concerning the #metoo movement, one might assume that being sexually harassed at work would be less of a problem. The word is out that this is unacceptable behavior and professionals simply should know better. Unfortunately, there are many levels of harassment, and it’s not always easy to determine… Read More »
Negligent Hospital and Birth Injuries
What event could be more joyous or more eagerly anticipated than the birth of a child? During your pregnancy, you faithfully get your checkups, follow the doctors’ and nurses’ instructions. Most births go as planned, or at least without trouble in the development and delivery of the baby. Patients have a reasonable expectation for… Read More »
How Drug Possession in School Can Affect Your Future
Your child being caught with a controlled substance at school may not seem like a big deal to them, but drug possession can have serious law implications for juveniles in the state of Florida. To deal with the fallout from this type of charge, you’ll need an attorney who understands these serious implications and… Read More »
Formal Hearings vs Informal Hearings in Administrative Law
Administrative law falls somewhere outside of criminal or civil court litigation, although at times it may run concurrent to these other legal processes, depending on what violations or circumstances have occurred. Administrative law in Florida refers to rules governing state agencies that determine such things as violations against statutes outlined for state board licenses… Read More »
Understanding the Disciplinary Action Process for a Nurse
This letter from the Board of Nursing can be completely unexpected. That’s often how a Florida nurse finds out they are being investigated and considered for disciplinary action. Like any other professional certification sanction, it’s important to understand the disciplinary action process for a nurse in Florida. The Nurse Practice Act The Nurse Practice… Read More »
How are Bus Accident Suits Handled?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that national fatal bus accident rates have steadily been on the rise since 2005. Of these fatal bus crashes, 13% involved intercity buses, school buses accounted for 42% and 33% were transit buses. With the number of buses involved in fatal crashes occurring from 2005 to 2015… Read More »
Fighting Insurance Denial in an Auto Accident
Life can be challenging when you must deal with the fallout from an auto accident. Likely, you are at least inconvenienced with damage to your vehicle, or need to have your vehicle totally replaced. You might have injuries and medical bills stacking up because of the accident. You may be out of work, preparing… Read More »
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 »
