Ellis Rua

Ellis Rua

June 28, 2019 | Daily Business Review

New Florida Law Authorizes Statewide Needle Exchanges

A University of Miami pilot program protects drug users by allowing them to exchange used syringes for clean ones in order to avoid the transmission of HIV, hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases.

By Ellis Rua

4 minute read

May 02, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Lawmakers Pass Cosmetic Surgery Regulation Bill

The legislation would require facilities and doctors to demonstrate financial responsibility to pay out claims when they are deemed at fault for the serious injury or death of a patient.

By Ellis Rua

2 minute read

April 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Bill Aims to Cure Balloting Woes, Streamline Counts

One bill aims to smooth out the absentee balloting schedule and require more training for verifying ballot signatures.

By Ellis Rua

4 minute read

April 08, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Abortion Bill Would Require Minors to Obtain Consent

Stephanie Loraine Piñeiro was afraid her parents would force her to continue an unwanted pregnancy if she told them.

By Ellis Rua

6 minute read

April 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Labor Bill Could Aid Victims of Domestic Violence

Survivors of domestic violence qualify for unemployment benefits in 41 states. But in Florida there is no such compensation.

By Ellis Rua

4 minute read

March 25, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida May Boost Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery Clinics

Brazilian butt lifts, a fat transfer procedure in which doctors perform liposuction of the torso and then inject that fat into the buttocks, have been singled out as especially perilous.

By Ellis Rua

5 minute read