Most licensed professionals in Florida never think about the Administrative Procedure Act, or APA, until their board sends a letter that starts with one terrifying sentence: “The Department intends to take disciplinary action against your license.” That letter means your career has entered an administrative process controlled by law. What happens next is not arbitrary. […]
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For many Florida professionals, the most dangerous part of the licensing process is not a background check or a competency exam. It is a phrase that sounds harmless but can derail a career “good moral character.” That requirement appears in dozens of Florida laws governing everything from nursing and real estate to contracting and cosmetology. […]
What Florida Businesses Need to Know By George Law This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Florida’s economy depends heavily on immigrant labor across industries such as hospitality, agriculture, construction, and logistics. That reliance has also drawn growing federal scrutiny. In recent years, agencies like the U.S. Department of […]
When a Real Estate Deal Becomes a Federal Case The South Florida real estate market is famous for its energy, creativity, and complexity, but it has also long been a focus for federal law enforcement. In recent years, prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida have treated mortgage fraud as a top-tier white-collar priority, often investigating cases […]
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Complex business disputes don’t always stay civil. In Florida and across the country, what begins as a contract disagreement or shareholder lawsuit can suddenly become a criminal investigation. A former partner accuses the CEO of “stealing” funds, a vendor claims an “intentional […]
In South Florida’s fast-paced commercial world, intellectual property disputes often start as routine business disagreements and end up on the radar of federal prosecutors. The Southern District of Florida, covering Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach has become one of the nation’s most active regions for white-collar cases involving intellectual property. What many business owners don’t […]
Miami is famous for nightlife, tourism, and unforgettable vacations. But for some, the memories include something less glamorous: an arrest or criminal case in Florida. Whether it’s a spring break incident, a mistake during college, or a misunderstanding while visiting, a criminal record can follow you long after you leave Miami. The good news: Florida […]
The federal government spends hundreds of billions of dollars each year on Medicare. To protect this program from fraud and abuse, prosecutors aggressively pursue violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). For doctors, clinics, and healthcare businesses, even well-intentioned financial arrangements can lead to criminal charges if they involve improper payments connected to Medicare patients. Understanding […]
Embezzlement is a serious federal crime that can carry heavy fines and lengthy prison sentences. Unlike a simple workplace dispute or accounting mistake, federal embezzlement cases are built through long, detailed investigations involving financial records, witness testimony, and expert analysis. If you are under investigation or have been charged, it’s important to understand how federal prosecutors build […]
Getting arrested is stressful and confusing. One of the first questions clients (and their families) ask is: “How do I get out of jail?” The answer usually involves bail or bond. Although people often use the terms interchangeably, there are important differences. Understanding how bail and bond work especially in Miami-Dade County can make a huge difference in how […]