Perhaps due to the focus on the global economic situation and the upcoming presidential election, California’s revamped electoral process seemingly received minimal attention, even within our state. Recent changes to this system are actually quite significant, and worth reviewing. Propositions 11 and 20 – California Citizens Redistricting Commission In 2008, Read more…
Previously, we discussed a patient’s right to access their records maintained by a health care professional. However, these rights are not without some exception. A health care provider has the right to deny access to medical records to an individual who would otherwise be entitled to them in the following Read more…
With the advent of social media, new websites have popped up providing ratings of restaurants, parks, stores, and almost anything commercial. Included within those ratings are ratings of professionals. Contractors, accountants, doctors, optometrists, veterinarians, and even attorneys find themselves under the microscope of their web savvy patients, clients, and customers. Read more…
Under California law patients have a guaranteed right to access to their medical records. This is made clear by the plain language of Health & Safety Code § 1231001, which reads, in relevant part, as follows: The Legislature finds and declares that every person having ultimate responsibility for decisions respecting Read more…
The Judicial Council of California is accountable for the Court Interpreters Program (CIP). The goal of the CIP is to give access of the court to non English speakers as well as hard-of-hearing and deaf people. Beginning in 2010 California adopted an exam that is accessible in 43 other states Read more…
In the blog’s prior posts, we discussed the importance of compiling evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character in professional license defense law. In addition, we identified types of evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character. In this post, we are going to describe some strategies you can go about in compiling Read more…
In the blog’s previous post, we discussed the importance of evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character. In this post, we are going to discuss different types of evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character that impact license discipline decisions. It is important to note that all of the licensing agencies are Read more…
All licensees should be aware that as a license-holder, they are held to a higher standard of responsibilities than other members of the public. This means they are entrusted with the ability to provide certain types of services, given their education, experience, and skill. However, that trust only goes so far. If Read more…
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is authorized by the California Vehicle Code to adopt and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the department. These rules and regulations are subject to the procedures contained in the California Government Code and as specified by Read more…
Parents of children with disabilities often do not understand their rights as well as California’s special education dispute resolution system. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an independent state agency that provides resolution services for individuals and government agencies that are in dispute. OAH conducts hearings consistent with their Read more…