Congratulations are in order for Jimy Hu, Law Clerk at Simas & Associates, Ltd. Today he was sworn-in as a member of the State Bar of California. See below image of Jimy as he is sworn-in by Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada: Jimy Read more
Simas & Associates, Ltd. published its inaugural newsletter on Friday, December 7, 2012. After having hinted at it for a number of months on its website, the newsletter was officially launched, carrying news about the law firm, its staff, relevant Read more
The 2013 California’s Employer Guide (DE 44) is now available. It is full of useful information for new and existing employers. It provides answers to such basic questions as: Who is an employer? Who is an employee? What are state Read more
Thanksgiving and the Winter Holidays are less than one week from kick-off. And while most of us look forward to the feasting, imbibing, present-wrapping, and decorating, one oft-overlooked side effect of the winter holidays is its impact on our pets. Read more
Administrative hearings come in all varieties ranging from a local government building permit issue to a Medical Board license revocation case. More often than not the nature of the rights at stake in the administrative hearing are quite significant. In Read more
Today is election day – so don’t forget to vote! Even though the Presidential, Senate, or Congressional elections may be a foregone conclusion (depending upon your location), there are a number of hotly contested ballot propositions and voter initiatives worth Read more
Simas & Associates, Ltd. is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Fridays, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Special appointments for advice and consultation can be made after hours and on weekends. In November, Simas & Associates, Read more
All too often, injured or ill clients lack the insurance and personal resources to pay necessary health care treatment. In the instance where the injury or illness was caused by a potential actionable claim, medical professionals and health care providers Read more
It is important for all members in an animal health care team to understand and know their roles. Often a Registered Veterinary Technician (“RVT”) and an unregistered veterinary assistant’s (“assistant”) roles can overlap but a veterinarian or a RVT, may Read more
Litigation is expensive and time-consuming. It often draws out disputes over a number of years. It has a tendency to lead to a litany of unintended consequences that leave all participants bitter in the end. As a result, it is Read more