There is no doubt that that the possibility of losing anything that you have worked hard to obtain is a hard pill to swallow. Especially, related to your livelihood. So for medical professionals avoiding any hint of billing fraud or abuse related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal and State Read more…
This blog entry is the third of a three-part series of entries regarding issues that Veterinarians face when there is a change in the practice relationship. This can be a veterinarian leaving a practice, a clinic selling a practice, or a practice that is closing. The series examines the following questions: Read more…
Many areas of the law come with deadlines. Tight deadlines. The practice of administrative law and professional licensing defense is no different. One thing that our firm has noticed is that the state licensing agencies like to play a little fast and loose with their interpretation of deadlines. Meaning, they Read more…
As families gather this holiday season, time will be spent reminiscing about the past. For others, time will be spent planning for the future. This is especially true for those nearing the age of retirement or even putting the last touches on a will, trust, or estate plan. An often Read more…
For years, veterinarians throughout the State of California have called their staff members who are not licensed “technicians,” which includes “techs,” “vet techs,” etc. This blog addresses three problems with veterinarians continuing to designate unlicensed people and their positions using the word “technician.” Veterinary Practice Act Veterinarians have recently come Read more…
A California automotive technician wrongfully received a STAR disqualification notice that could have ruined his business. He reached out to Simas & Associates, Ltd. With two simple letters, we showed the BAR that their claims were unfounded, giving our client no grounds to mount a meaningful defense. After forcing them Read more…
The Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (BPELS) regulates the practices of engineering, land surveying, geology, and geophysics in the state of California in order to safeguard the life, health, property, and welfare of the public. Historical Background The Board of Registration for Civil Engineers was created by Read more…
Medical record keeping violations are once again a hot-button issue with the Veterinary Medical Board (“Board”). And so it is important that licensees are aware of the serious consequences and what can be done to avoid them and catching the Board’s ire. Importance of Record Keeping But first, keep in mind Read more…
Gambling is again on the forefront of the public conscious as a number of states have recently taken notice to the proliferation of fantasy sports – and daily fantasy sports in particular. Many of the states are staking their position on the lack of skill required to prevail in fantasy Read more…
Eighty years ago today, on November 18, 1935, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) held its first public Board meeting. The meeting took place at the State Office Building in downtown Sacramento. CSLB was not always a Board. A bill to create the Board did not pass in its original Read more…