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Wyoming: denturism not allowed

The state supreme court has ordered a Wyoming denturist who practiced his unlicensed trade openly for 15 years to stop because he is violating the state's dental practice act. A bill to license denturists under the Wyoming Dental Examiners Board did not make it out of committee during the past legislative session. The sponsor, Representative Lorraine Quarberg, says the board may not want to licensure denturists, so she will resubmit the bill proposing a separate denturism board. Read more.        Vollan v. WY Bd. Dent. Exam.

Florida: Supreme Court orders public reprimand

The Supreme Court of Florida reviewed a report recommending that an attorney accused of mishandling a personal injury suit be diverted to the Florida Bar's Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Program and that he be directed to attend the Bar's Ethics School at his expense. But, the court said, diversion is not appropriate as the attorney's misconduct was more than "minor." Instead a public reprimand by the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar and participation in the Bar's practice and professionalism program on the terms recommended by the referee are found to be the appropriate discipline.  Supreme Court of  Florida, Case Number SC05-1425, Florida Bar v. Cocalis.

Florida: no malpractice liability for cruise line

A cruise line is not vicariously liable for the medical malpractice of a shipboard doctor which was committed on a ship's passenger.  Supreme Court of Florida, Case Number SC04-393, Carnival Corp. v. Carlisle. 

Nebraska: use of hearing officer upheld

The Chief Medical Officer of Nebraska is entitled to absolute immunity on a claim that the use of a hearing officer violated a plaintiff's due process rights.   U.S. 8th Circuit Court  of Appeals:  Case Number: 06-1655, Buser v. Raymond.