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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…
If you own your own business, you have a duty to your company and your employees to conduct background checks before you hire new people. Conducting background screening is quickly becoming standard practice in many workplaces and businesses – even Read more…
On November 12, 2015, Steven L. Simas will be presenting before the Criminal Defense Law Section of the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association. The topic of the presentation is “Between a Rock and a Hard Place – When Criminal Read more…
Harsher laws may be in store for violating the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. The Veterinary Medical Board (the “VMB” or “Board”) is proposing to amend the Civil Penalties for Citation (Section 2043 of Article 5.5, Division 20, Title 16, California Read more…