Leon Patricios Weighs in on Business Court

The Daily Business Journal today contained an article on a new forum for litigation. The article focused on the success of the business court and concerns that it could become swamped by a growing caseload. The article quoted Leon Patricios on a number of procedural issues. Mr. Patricios stated that the "business court's substantial paperwork and fees keep frivolous cases from being filed".

David Winker and Tania Carreno-Mederos on " The Globalization of Medicine"

The Daily Business Review today ran an article written by David Winker Carreno-Mederos on the globalization of medical services. The article focused on recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services clarifying that reimbursement would not be available for services provided outside of the United States. The article focused on reactions to this clarification in the provider community and outlined the various arguments for and against globalization in the health care industry.

Preparing for a Change in Cuba

The South Florida Business Journal today outlined efforts by many U.S. companies to prepare for the possibility of doing business in Cuba. The article discussed efforts by companies in various industries, including law firms. The article focused on ZP&W's activities in preparation for a free and open Cuba and stated that: "Miami based law firm Zumpano Patricios & Winker, P.A. has started looking at legal opportunities in Cuba," said managing partner Joseph I. Zumpano, who anticipates opportunities for real estate, immigration and corporate law. But he said the law firm won't enter Cuba until it is a true democracy, has an established rule of law and freedom of expression. "Even if the embargo were to lift, we would never assist a client to do business in Cuba.