“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, […]
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 […]
Contracting 101: Tips For Medical Graduates Entering the Workforce
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This blog is intended to provide an introductory review of contracting 101 basics for medical graduates entering the workforce as residents and fellows. We will highlight many of the common provisions found in employment contracts, along with many […]
Contracting 101: Medical Graduates Entering the Workforce, Follow These Tips!
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This is part one, of a blog series that is intended to provide an introductory review of the basics of contracting for medical graduates entering the work force as residents and fellows, primarily by discussing employment agreements. We […]
Contracting 101: Tips for Physicians and Health Professionals – Part 1
By Christopher E. Brown, J.D., and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This blog is the first in a series intended to provide an introductory review of the basics of contracting for physicians and health professionals, primarily by discussing employment agreements. We will highlight many […]
Contracting 101: Tips for Physicians and Health Professionals – Part 4
By Christopher E. Brown, J.D., and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This blog is the fourth in a series intended to provide an introductory review of the basics of contracting for physicians and health professionals, primarily by discussing employment agreements. We will highlight many […]
Contracting 101: Tips for Physicians and Health Professionals – Part 5
By Christopher E. Brown, J.D., and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This blog is the fifth in a series intended to provide an introductory review of the basics of contracting for physicians and health professionals, primarily by discussing employment agreements. We will highlight many […]