California Government Code section 8214.1(b) provides that the Secretary of State may refuse to appoint any person as notary public or may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the commission of any notary public upon a number of grounds, one of which includes conviction of a felony of a nature Read more…
The Physical Therapy Board of California (“Board”) has issued new regulations which became effective July 14, 2011. The regulations address and define “adequate supervision” of physical therapist assistants (“PTA”), requirements for use of physical therapy aides (“PT aides”), and new recordkeeping requirements. Background In 1983, the Board established a regulation Read more…
California Law requires revocation of a state license to sell alcohol if an establishment has three violations within three years of selling alcohol to, or permitting consumption of alcohol by, a person under 21 years of age (ABC’s version of “three strikes”). All ABC Licensees must therefore be extremely vigilant Read more…
A client had his provider status terminated by the Vision Service Plan (VSP). Simas & Associates, Ltd., mounted a successful defense against VSP. We submitted a successful petition for a writ of mandate, demand for action, in the Sacramento Superior Court. The court ruled that the VSP abused its discretion Read more…
The California Department of ABC regulates the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in the state of California. Sacramento Tavern Saved! A long-time watering hole in Midtown Sacramento was facing significant disciplinary action from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) as the result of improper activities in the neighborhood, Read more…
A long-time watering hole in Midtown Sacramento was facing significant disciplinary action from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) as the result of improper activities in the neighborhood, possible security issues, and a disorderly house. After proceeding to hearing, the establishment was saved by outstanding mitigation evidence, including training Read more…