Expert witnesses are used in a wide range of litigation and their opinions are often viewed as critical—frequently they can make or break a case. As a result, many trials and hearings have turned into a battle of the experts. Administrative hearings for professional licensing or occupational licensing law is Read more…
Time and time again, we hear the story of a physician who is “invited” by an investigator from the Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”), Investigations Unit, to meet on behalf of the Medical Board of California (“Board”). Whether resulting from the investigator luring the physician or the seeming innocuous nature Read more…
The California Gambling Control Commission (“Commission”) acts as the regulatory body over: Gambling establishments (cardrooms), and over all persons or things having to do with the operations of gambling establishments, Proposition Players, and Tribal casinos, pursuant to the Commission’s authority under the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts. The Commission is responsible for Read more…
In our last two installments, we discussed the circumstances under which a health care provider is and is not required to provide you access to your medical records. Today, we will look at what you can do if you are entitled to access, but your provider is unable or unwilling Read more…
For the 2010-2011 fiscal year, Medical Board of California administrative actions: There were a total of 317 administrative actions taken against physicians and surgeons. The highest amount of actions resulted from gross negligence/incompetence. Out of the 125 actions, 70 of them resulted in public reprimand. Four resulted in revocation of Read more…
The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (“BAR”) mission is to protect and serve California consumers by ensuring a fair and competitive automotive repair marketplace and administering a model motor vehicle emissions reduction program. From its headquarters in Sacramento and through 12 field offices around California, BAR conducts consumer protection services related Read more…
A good start in any discussion about pursuing a hostile work environment discrimination claim is letting everyone know that, generally and absent special circumstances, your boss, co-workers, employer-owner, vendors, and customers can treat you rudely, demeaning, offensively, and can, generally, treat you like dirt. You have no claim to make Read more…
There are many reasons to hire a lawyer which we discuss with clients all of the time. But lately we have run into a number of California Bureau of Real Estate licensees who have made the fatal decision to represent themselves at their administrative hearings involving a disciplinary action known as Read more…
New Fees As of March 1st, 2012, the Veterinary Medical Board has imposed new fees for Veterinarians and Registered Veterinarian Technicians. The increases range from $20 to $100. Fee Type Fee prior to March 1, 2012 Fee after March 1, 2012 Application Review $100 $125 California State Board Examination $150 Read more…
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is charged with the responsibility under state statute to review and issue licenses for the sale and/or manufacture of alcoholic beverages. State law provides that ABC shall deny an application for a license if, “the issuance of that license would either create a law Read more…