An "alternating proprietorship" is a term used to describe an arrangement in which two or more people take turns using the physical premises of a brewery or winery. It is an effective method for an existing brewer or winemaker to use Read more…
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has a right, enforceable in court, to obtain access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records (or portions of them) are protected from public disclosure by Read more…
During the 2013 Session of the Texas Legislature,House Bill 308—the “Merry Christmas Bill”—was filed to protect Texans’ right to acknowledge traditional winter holidays like Christmas and Chanukah on public and private school grounds. The bill allows students, parents, teachers and administrators the Read more…
It’s that time of year when employers roll out the red carpet for their staff, in appreciation of the hard work they’ve done all year. Company parties done well can improve camaraderie among your team, and increase their pride in Read more…
Happy holidays! Tis the season for joy, warm thoughts, and a process server in your reception area? While undoubtedly unwelcome and surprising, holiday-related complaints, claims, and lawsuits are all too common amongst employers. Holidays tend to evoke emotions for many people; Read more…
After a surprise visit from a Physical Therapy Board investigator, our client’s practice was accused of having unlicensed staff. This was, conveniently, after a recent change in the Physical Therapy Board’s policy regarding supervision of staff. Our team analysed the Read more…
The California Board of Occupational Therapy has proposed modifications to the text of Title 16, California Code of Regulations, section 4170, which are the Ethical Standards of Practice of Occupational Therapy. The proposed modifications include a number of gramatical changes and clean-up Read more…
Our office speaks to many licensees after they have been arrested – these arrests can range from driving under the influence, domestic violence, drug possession, assault, and even manslaughter. Often, licensees ask us how their boards or agencies knew about Read more…
Our law firm works with professional licensees on a regular basis. Many of these individuals are independent, hard-working individuals, with usually barely enough time to handle their personal lives, let alone to administer or organize their profession as a going Read more…
In September, Governor Jerry Brown signed California Assembly Bill No. 2365, the “Yelp Protection” bill, into law. AB-2365 bans disparagement clauses in businesses’ terms of agreement that would prohibit customers from leaving negative comments on review sites like Yelp. Some Read more…