Generally, the State of California is averse to issuing professional licenses. More than almost any other state in the union, the State of California makes its license applicants jump through the most hoops to obtain something that many of them have worked to achieve their entire life–the right to practice Read more…
As a CPA, we know you have a lot on your plate, juggling various clients’ needs. We want our CPA clients to be successful and have done a little research on some best practices to make sure your firm has a reputation of responsiveness. Interested? Keep reading for some of Read more…
Workplace investigations can create a lot of stress and tension. To avoid that, make sure you conduct them properly and consult with an attorney whenever you are unsure of best practices. We’re addressing a few frequently asked questions about workplace investigations. Keep in mind, however, each investigation may be different Read more…
UC Davis recently published a study that found denying patient requests can lead to lower physician ratings. This can be crucial given the nature of the industry and the importance of patient satisfaction. Some employers even adjust physician compensation based on their patient’s satisfaction. The study involved over 1,100 patients Read more…
On Thursday, January 18, 2018, Virginia Lambing, Paralegal at Simas & Associates, Ltd., attended the first formal meeting of the Cannabis Advisory Committee. The Cannabis Advisory Committee’s purpose is to advise the newly formed Bureau of Cannabis Control on the development of regulations related to the marijuana industry. The meeting, Read more…
Back in 2012, Simas & Associates published a blog entitled Physicians Beware! Unforeseen Consequences of Meeting with Medical Board Investigators. Since that time, our legal team continues to attend numerous interviews with investigators from the Department of Consumer Affairs ("Department") on behalf of the Medical Board of California ("Board"). It is time Read more…
When considering the sale of your healthcare practice (regardless of whether you are a physician, physical therapist, dentist, optometrist, etc.), you will undoubtedly be confronted by a litany of questions: Valuation – how do I ensure I get a fair price? Type of Sale – am I selling assets or majority of Read more…
A California Professional Corporation may be a C-Corporation or an S-Corporation, and is organized to provide services in professions that require a state license in order to practice. Services that constitute professional services are defined in the California Corporations Code section 13401, which includes most healthcare professionals, including doctors and Read more…
Mediation is a flexible, non-binding, confidential process in which a Neutral (mediator) facilitates settlement negotiations. The informal session typically begins with a presentation of each side's view of the dispute, either through counsel or the clients. The mediator, who may meet with the parties in joint and/or separate sessions, works Read more…
Did you familiarize yourself with the proposed regulations for the marijuana industry in California? In May, the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation released its first draft of regulations. As we discussed previously, these regulations were pulled and will not go into effect. We do anticipate, however, that some regulations will go Read more…