“Straw Donors,” “Straw Dogs,” “Straw Owners”: Straw Burns Fast, Run Like Hell!
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I was just reading an article on a congresswoman (actually an ex-congresswoman now) who was accused of stealing millions of dollars in federal funds using “straw donors” to then filter it into her campaign for Congress. Immediately, the […]
Florida Appellate Court Reinforces Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Healthcare Employment Disputes
By Alexa D. Jeacoma, J.D. On March 4, 2026, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld arbitration clauses in healthcare employment contracts. The appellate court reversed a trial court ruling that had refused to require arbitration in a lawsuit. Dr. Kenneth Konsker filed the suit in the lower court. He sued Florida Woman Care, LLC, […]
DOJ Withdraws Outdated Antitrust Policy Statements For Healthcare Industry; “Safety Zones” Abolished
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 3, 2023, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew three “outdated” antitrust policy statements applicable to healthcare markets. These have been in effect and relied upon for decades by those in the […]
Employment Contracts: Tips For New Physicians and Health Professionals
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This is intended to provide an introductory review of the basics of contracting for new physicians and health professionals, primarily by discussing employment agreements. We will highlight many of the common provisions found in employment contracts, along with […]