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How to Get a Florida Osteopathic Medical License

Becoming a licensed osteopathic physician in Florida is a rewarding yet complex process. The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine (under the Department of Health) regulates licensing requirements to ensure that....
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Understanding Florida Department of Health License Allegations

Healthcare professionals in Florida operate under strict regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Health (DOH). When a complaint or allegations arise, it is not just a letter—it is a....
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Changes Coming to Background Screening Requirements for Health Care Practitioners

The Department of Health (DOH) will soon require fingerprint retention and background screenings for nearly all healthcare practitioners. A new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, requiring all....
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Understanding the Value of Legal Expertise When Navigating the Florida Department of Health

There’s value in hiring experts. As a Florida health care professional – or if you have plans to become one – you may face complex legal matters or application delays....
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Optical Establishments: Why You Might Need a License and How to Avoid Discipline

The Department of Health (DOH) regulates roughly 1,500 Optical Establishments throughout the State of Florida. DOH is also responsible for discovering and stopping anyone from offering eyeglasses and contacts for....
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Are you applying for a Florida insurance license with a criminal history? Important changes to Florida law could impact your application.

Are you seeking licensure as an insurance agent or adjuster in the State of Florida? If you have a criminal history, arrests, or convictions, you may be concerned about how....
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Informal Hearings Before the Department of Health: Your Decisions Matter

When an Administrative Complaint has been filed against your professional license by a regulatory licensing board or agency in Florida, you are given a choice of different types of hearings....
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Dishonest Deals in Real Estate | The License Suspensions, Revocations, and Fines

When it comes to brokering a real estate deal, integrity matters. As a real estate and broker license attorney, I’ve defended recent cases where the violation of 475.25(1)(b), Florida Statutes....
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The Florida Dental Laws and Rules Exam

In the last meeting of the Board of Dentistry, several dentists were fined and suspended for failure to takeand pass a Laws and Rules Exam. This may come as a....
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How Criminal History Affects the Licensing Application Process for Contractors

When applying for a contractor’s license with Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), it is important to consider your criminal history and how it can affect your application process. If you....
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When an Administrative Complaint is Filed Against Your Florida CPA License

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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“Crime of Moral Turpitude:” The Impact on Your Insurance License Application

(Part two of a two-part series) Read Part One: How Moral Turpitude is Defined If you are a licensed Florida insurance agent or adjuster, or if you’re looking to become....
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