The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 1, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Despite a previous law change allowing more Florida growers to try and obtain medical marijuana licenses, the state faced another challenge on July 6, 2016. A Florida nursery and families of those promised medical marijuana for chronic illnesses filed an administrative challenge.

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 1, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On July 14, 2016, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) floated a proposal that would make several changes to its cost principles and administrative and audit requirements for grants, including a clarification for awards to Native American tribes and a broad bar on discrimination.

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 3, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Sexual relationships in long-term care facilities or nursing homes are not uncommon these days. But the long-term care industry is still grappling with the issue and the question of whether some residents are able to give consent. In some cases, these aging lovers have raised logistical and legal issues for their families, caretakers and the institutions where they live.

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