Archive for October 2010
Facebook and Social Networking Sites: A Goldmine for Impeachment Material
Anyone who has a Facebook page has probably done it – posted the infamous “late night,” or “angry” post. Pictures of you skydiving, or you with your new boy-toy that is keeping you company while your divorce is pending are possibly part of your Facebook Photo Albums. These things may come back to haunt you…
Read MoreIs a Wrongful Death claim subject to arbitration?
In a case of first impression, the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal issued an October 1 opinion holding that an estate’s wrongful death claim against a nursing facility was subject to the arbitration agreement entered into by the resident when he was admitted into the facility. (Laizure v. Avante at Leesburg, Inc.). The estate…
Read MoreUniformity
When you think of the classic nurses’ uniform, you think of a white fitted dress, apron and cap for women and white pants and long sleeve shirts for men. Over the years, the traditional uniform has morphed into more casual attire. In more recent times, nurses have worn scrubs in varying colors with anything from…
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