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When Someone You Love is Struggling with Addiction: How Florida's Marchman Act Can Help

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By Lauren Beames, Melody Lynch
| JD Supra
The recent passing of actress Hayden Panettiere is a heartbreaking reminder that substance abuse does not discriminate. According to a coroner’s report, Panettiere died at age 36 on August 16, 2026, from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other drugs just weeks after leaving a rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California. Her story underscores a painful reality that many Florida families know all too well: even when a loved one seeks help, addiction can have devastating consequences.
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New Florida Probate Rule Change: Why Contested Estate Matters Require Specialized Counsel

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By Melody Lynch
| JD Supra
On July 16, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court issued Opinion No. SC2026-0690, adopting amendments to several Florida Probate Rules in response to chapter 2026-57, Laws of Florida. Among these changes is a significant update that anyone involved in estate administration should understand: new Rule 5.025(a)(14), which classifies proceedings to enforce the authority of a personal representative under section 733.612, Florida Statutes, as adversary proceedings. What Changed?
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Les jardins urbains peuvent contenir du plomb : voici comment amenuiser les risques

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By Melody Lynch
| The Conversation Verified
Vous évitez les pesticides, vous arrachez les mauvaises herbes à la main, vous optez pour des semences anciennes. En employant ces modes de culture biologiques, vous avez l’esprit tranquille, sachant que vos légumes sont cultivés sans recours excessif aux produits chimiques. Mais ce que beaucoup de jardiniers consciencieux ignorent, c’est que leur potager peut présenter un danger que les pratiques biologiques seules ne suffisent pas à prévenir : la présence de plomb.
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