Business Law
General-Stock to Professional Corporation Conversion Process
Simas & Associates, Ltd. has assisted physical therapists successfully convert their General-Stock Corporation to a Professional Corporation.
Physical Therapy Law
The Exempt and Non-Exempt Conundrum for Physical Therapists in California
When faced with the conundrum of whether a physical therapist can be classified as an exempt employee in California, employers should consult legal counsel for this complicated case-by-case analysis.
Law Firm News
Celebrating 20 years of Distinguished and Specialized Legal Services
Since 2002, the experienced and accomplished attorneys with Simas & Associates, Ltd. have been protecting and defending the rights of healthcare providers, professional licensees, employers and highly regulated businesses throughout California. With headquarters in Sacramento and San Luis Obispo, offices in San Jose, Santa Monica and San Diego, plus a Read more…
Physical Therapy Law
Closing A Physical Therapy Practice
Learn about the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations.
Veterinary Medicine Law
Veterinary Medical Board Inspections: Be Prepared
Consistent with its mission to protect the public, the Veterinary Medical Board (“Board”) is tasked with establishing a “regular inspection program that will provide for random, unannounced inspections.”
Business Law
The Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations
Learn about the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations.
Arbitration
FAQ: MEDIATION VS. ARBITRATION
What is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary, interactive process where a neutral, third party, trained to facilitate communications and with negotiation skills, helps all the parties try and reach a mutually acceptable resolution to their dispute. In litigation, the judge issues orders on what is to be done during the Read more…
Cannabis Law
CBD – INTEGRATION INTO PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE
By Sasha G. Aguilar Increasingly health care providers, including physical therapists, encounter patients using cannabis or medical marijuana to treat a number of conditions, ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to eating disorders. Cannabidiol or CBD is the second most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana. While CBD is an essential component of Read more…
Employment Law
As an employer, when should you hire an outside investigator to conduct a workplace investigation?
This is a question we often get from employers, and, in true lawyer fashion, the answer is, it depends. Many companies in today’s society have dedicated Human Resource departments that are responsible for dealing with a plethora of employee related issues including handling complaints. Whether or not the complaint is Read more…
Employment Law
Interim Suspensions and your Medical License
If you are a physician in California facing a pending criminal case, you need to be aware of how that criminal action can affect your medical license. The fact is, the Medical Board of California can, and most likely will, seek an interim suspension of your medical license while that Read more…