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…
Health Care Law
SENATE BILL 425 – NEW MANDATED SEXUAL ABUSE REPORTING INCLUDES PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Sasha G. Aguilar Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 425 (SB 425) into law on October 12, 2019. This codified Business and Professions Code section 805.8, regarding professional reporting. As of January 1, 2020, when a patient (or their representative) submits a written allegation of sexual abuse or misconduct to Read more…
Administrative Law
California Physical Therapy Association COVID-19 Resource Guide
Download the California Physical Therapy Association COVID-19 Resource Guide with information on Governor’s Executive Orders, Essential Businesses Work-sharing/Leave Issues and Federal Law Benefits for Small Businesses CPTA COVID-19 Resource Guide This is but one of many amazing benefits for members of the California Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Read more…
Administrative Law
TOPIC 1 Legal Analysis of Impact of Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Physical Therapy Businesses
This Blog post it addresses the effects of Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on physical therapists, liability for employers, and what to expect next. Governor Newsom’s Executive Order On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all residents immediately to stay at home, except as needed to maintain Read more…