Dawn Ventura

How A Qualifying Individual with no Knowledge of Wrongdoing Can Lose Their Status

Introduction In California, contractors must maintain an active and compliant contractor’s license to operate legally.  A key part of licensure is the “qualifying individual,” which is the person who possesses the experience and expertise required to hold the license.  California Business and Professions Code sections 7121 and 7121.5 govern when Read more…

By Dawn Ventura, ago

Update on Palmer v. Bonta: Who May Call Themselves “Doctor” in California Health Care?

On September 19, 2025, a federal judge in the Central District of California upheld California’s “Truth in Advertising” rule that limits the use of “doctor”/“Dr.” in health care settings to licensed physicians and surgeons (M.D./D.O.). The court denied the nurse-practitioner plaintiffs’ First Amendment challenge and granted the State’s motion for summary judgment. Why this matters: California Read more…

By Dawn Ventura, ago