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    Chemical Whack-a-Mole: Why Our Environment Can’t Keep Up with PFAS

    November 5, 2025By Aracely Reyes-Rodriguez

    Welcome to the 98%, the not-so-exclusive club of Americans with measurable levels of forever chemicals in their blood; membership is automatic, but the health risks are still being calculated. A toxic threat flows from our taps. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are a family of thousands of synthetic compounds dubbed “forever chemicals” because their unique […]

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    Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Navigating the Legal Landscape

    October 11, 2024By Daniel Orozco

      Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, offering innovations that enhance diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. AI’s capabilities range from analyzing medical imaging with greater accuracy to predicting disease outbreaks. However, the increasing reliance on AI in healthcare has also raised complex legal questions, particularly concerning liability.[i] When a medical error occurs due […]

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    The Road to Reinstating Florida’s Medical Malpractice Noneconomic Damage Caps

    April 19, 2024By Ari Bell

      Amidst the many facets of medical malpractice litigation, noneconomic damage caps are once again at the center of the debate. Recently, several bills in the Florida Legislature attempted to reinstate the noneconomic damage caps in medical malpractice cases. While none of these bills passed and the legislative session for 2024 is over, an analysis […]

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    The Controversial Shift: How Florida’s New Tort Reform Reshapes Negligence Lawsuits

    October 18, 2023By Catherine Gluchowski

        On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a wide-ranging tort reform bill known as HB 837, with its proponents stating the law’s goal is to prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys who prey on Florida residents.[i] However, a closer look reveals that the law could significantly limit plaintiffs’ ability […]

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