Steve’s passionate, larger than life personality extends beyond his law firm. And though he considers his partners to be one type of family, we want to share a little bit about Steve personally. Did you know that Steve’s family includes Read more…
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 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 Read more…
Sometimes distressed pet owners can take out their frustrations on their attending Veterinarian. Such was the case with a DVM client of S&A who could not properly diagnose the illness of a canine patient because the pet owner was concerned Read more…
When a veterinary student graduates with their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree after many years of schooling, they often assume the process of getting their Veterinary License from the California Veterinary Medical Board will be (relatively) easy. This was Read more…
The 2018 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam will feature a number of content changes and a new and improved user interface effective April 1, 2018. This PDF document from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA ) details all of the AICPA 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 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 Read more…
Earlier this month, Simas & Associates, Ltd. applied in response to a Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)from the County of San Luis Obispo to serve as Hearing Officers regarding cannabis-related licensed business in the County. As part of this initial Read more…
On February 8, 2018, Heather F. C. Hoganson, of counsel to Simas & Associates, Ltd., gave a presentation before the Sacramento County Bar Association (“SCBA”), Administrative Law section at its February MCLE Luncheon. Along with her colleague, Helen Geoffroy, Heather Read more…