Florida Capital Conversations

In this episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Tallahassee transportation and regulatory compliance attorney Katie Inman discusses the rapid growth of Florida's commercial space industry and what it means for stakeholders. Drawing on her senior experience at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and as former general couns...

In the third and final episode of Florida Capital Conversations' healthcare privacy series, Tallahassee attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams join hosts Nathan Adams and Mia McKown to discuss the challenges of patient privacy complaints under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). They explain that though complaints are common — often concerning alleged misuse o...

In the second episode of a "Florida Capital Conversations" mini-series on healthcare privacy, Tallahassee healthcare attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams focus on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance for students and interns. They discuss the importance of treating students and interns as part of the healthcare workforce under HIPAA, implementing thorou...

In the first episode of a "Florida Capital Conversations" new healthcare privacy series, Tallahassee healthcare attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams discuss the evolving landscape of genetic data privacy, focusing on protections under Florida law and the implications for genetic testing companies such as 23andMe. They explain how Florida law generally recognizes individuals as owners of...

In this episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Government Section Leader Karen Walker and litigation attorney Tiffany Roddenberry discuss the intricacies of protecting trade secrets in the realm of public procurement and dealing with Florida government. They highlight the broad definition of public records under Florida law, the potential for private entities to be subject...

In this episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, policy advisor Jon Steverson and attorney Lawrence Sellers discuss significant legislative developments affecting the energy and environmental sectors in Florida. The conversation covers the statewide stormwater rule, energy resources, water legislation and proposed constitutional amendments. Mr. Sellers specifically addresses...

In this episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Equine Industry Team Leader Kayla Pragid and Public Affairs Advisor Tori Deal delve into the diverse aspects of Florida's equine industry. Ms. Pragid shares insights into establishing the equine practice within the firm, while Ms. Deal talks about her journey as an equestrian lobbyist and consultant. The discussion also covers...

In this episode of our “Florida Capital Conversations” podcast series, policy advisors Kimberly Case , Tori Deal , Jon Steverson and Beth Vecchioli join together to discuss the 2024 regular legislative session in Florida. They each provide insight on a number of key legislative priorities heading into session, including healthcare, education, infrastructure, energy, coastal resilience and insuranc...

In this episode of our “Florida Capital Conversations” podcast series, healthcare attorneys Mia McKown , Eddie Williams and Shannon Hartsfield discuss how privacy violations can put a healthcare practitioner's license at risk. This conversation covers the types of privacy violations that warrant a complaint, how those complaints are filed and what physicians should do if a complaint is filed again...

This episode was originally released on October 17, 2023 | In this episode of our “Florida Capital Conversations” podcast series, Holland & Knight healthcare attorney Eddie Williams joins to discuss the dissemination of electronic health information and provisions regarding information blocking. He explains the concept of information blocking, which is a practice by an "actor" that is likely t...

This episode was originally released on October 10, 2023 | In this episode of our “Florida Capital Conversations” podcast series, Holland & Knight healthcare attorney Shannon Hartsfield joins to discuss recent enforcement trends with regard to protected health information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). She provides important context surrounding the enforce...

This episode was originally released on April 5, 2023 | In the 15th episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series William Large, President of the Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI), and Tiffany Roddenberry , Holland & Knight attorney, discuss Florida tort reform by way of House Bill (HB) 837. Recently passed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, HB 837 aims to protect busines...

This episode was originally released on October 27, 2022 | In the 14th episode of Holland & Knight's "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Senior Policy Advisor Beth Vecchioli joins to discuss Hurricane Ian's effect on the property and casualty insurance market. During this conversation, Ms. Vecchioli outlines the expected total cost of Hurricane Ian and how it will specifically impa...

This episode was originally released on June 6, 2022 | In the 12th episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight healthcare attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams join the conversation to discuss developments impacting patient access to medical data. They provide insight on the rules and regulations surrounding records ownership and how the policy lan...

This episode was originally released on April 28, 2022 | In the eleventh episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight attorney Kevin Cox joins to discuss all things antitrust. He provides a brief overview of antitrust to frame the conversation for listeners, highlighting the importance of healthy competition in the American economy. The discussion also explor...

This episode was originally released on April 21, 2022 | In the tenth episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight Senior Policy Advisor Beth Vecchioli joins to discuss Florida’s 2022 Regular Legislative Session. She highlights the big ticket items that were on the table during session and shares details about what bills ended up passing as well as those that...

This episode was originally released on February 1, 2022 | In the ninth episode of Holland & Knight's "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Former Governor Bob Martinez provides insight into the executive branch and shares his fascinating and versatile personal journey to becoming the Governor of Florida. Governor Martinez discusses his time owning a restaurant, serving as Vice Chair...

This episode was originally released on December 2, 2021 | In the eighth episode of Holland & Knight's "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Government Section Leader Karen Walker and litigation attorney Tiffany Roddenberry focus on state and local government procurement. With states like Florida spending billions of dollars each year contracting with private entities, and with billi...

This episode was originally released on November 18, 2021 | In the seventh episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight appellate attorneys Tiffany Roddenberry and Tara Price share insight on their day-to-day practice. They provide an overview of the appellate process and highlight the differences between courtroom proceedings at the trial court level and at...

This episode was originally released on November 10, 2021 | In the sixth episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight education attorney Nate Adams shares insight on the education law industry. In this episode, Mr. Adams covers a wide range of topics reflecting the broad scope of the education law practice. He highlights a number of national topics and issues...

This episode was originally released on November 3, 2021 | In the fifth episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight healthcare attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams dive deep on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ). They provide a helpful overview of this healthcare privacy law, describe what entities fall under its dis...

This episode was originally released on October 13, 2021 | In the fourth episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight Senior Policy Advisors Kimberly Case and Beth Vecchioli offer insights on the Florida Legislature. They provide key information regarding the upcoming session and dive deep on top issues including redistricting, the budget, condo reform, prope...

This episode was originally released on October 4, 2021 | In the third episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight Partners Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams offer insights on Florida's healthcare industry , focusing on the legal roadblocks, specifically involving the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), for healthcare businesses looking...

This episode was originally released on September 3, 2021 | In the second episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight attorneys Bruce May and Kevin Cox offer insights on Florida's energy industry, focusing on recent electric utility rate cases, the development of solar power projects and broadband deployment. This Tallahassee-based podcast series takes a loo...

This episode was originally released on August 18, 2021 | Holland & Knight's Tallahassee office is pleased to present its "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, which will take a look at the many different aspects of state and local government through the lens of experienced legal professionals. Hosted by attorneys Nate Adams and Mia McKown , these candid conversations will offer a se...