Dara Kam

November 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Moton Hopkins went from being one of the state's most-successful Black farmers to working odd jobs to support his family, after a devastating drought and discrimination by the federal government wiped out the Florida native's livelihood.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

6 minute read

November 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The attorney comes to the medical-marijuana office after serving as a "policy advisor" at the state Agency for Health Care Administration.

By Dara Kam

4 minute read

November 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

"The takeaway for us is, we're most excited that we satisfied the standing issue, which I think internally might have been the concern," said State Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-North Miami Beach. "We walk out of here just knowing we've got to show our work, show our answers."

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

November 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The rules approved Friday would prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty-blocking, hormone and hormone "antagonist" treatments for patients under age 18. The rules would not apply to children already receiving such treatments.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

A key medical panel signed off on a draft rule, pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration, that would restrict Florida doctors from providing treatments…

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

October 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

When asked if he intends to challenge Rep. Jackie Toledo's complaint, Fred Piccolo said he is considering a counter-lawsuit.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

October 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Supervisors also have been inundated by voluminous public-records requests that appear to be part of a loosely coordinated campaign from activists in Florida and other states.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

October 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The plaintiffs "are serial litigants who file these lawsuits all around the country," Holland & Knight's William Shepherd told the judge.

By Dara Kam

5 minute read

October 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

At least four lawsuits have been filed challenging the law.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

October 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, which largely oversees the Medicaid program, proposed a rule this summer to prevent reimbursements to medical providers for such treatments as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and gender-reassignment surgery.

By Dara Kam

7 minute read