Californians are able to get relief from certain criminal baggage through a process that we commonly call “expunging” a record. However, unlike in some states, this process does not completely wipe the slate clean. On the contrary, it only relieves a person from the criminal penalties of their actions, which Read more…
The attorneys at Simas & Associates, Ltd. are seeing increasing numbers of Veterinary Medical Board (“Board”) investigations where veterinarians are attempting to respond to the Board’s investigation of them on their own. Unfortunately, this is resulting in extreme negative consequences for the veterinarians that are simply not foreseeable other than Read more…
In California, the Veterinary Medical Board has a right to inspect “at any time” any “premises in which veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, or veterinary surgery is being practiced.”[1] The Board regularly carries out two kinds of inspections – routine inspections and inspections following a complaint to the Board. Violations found Read more…
Two bills presently in a hold pattern in the California legislature have been boosted by the results of a recent field poll. Legalizing sports betting is favored by 58 percent of all registered voters – a 23 percentage-point margin over opponents – receiving thumbs up from both genders and all age groups, Read more…
The State Bar of California has the duty to ensure all attorneys abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct that are approved by the California Supreme Court. The Current Rules of Professional Conduct have not been modified since 1992. The State Bar of California and the California Supreme Court have been considering a major Read more…
Expert witnesses are used in a wide range of litigation and their opinions are often viewed as critical—frequently they can make or break a case. As a result, many trials and hearings have turned into a battle of the experts. Administrative hearings for professional licensing or occupational licensing law is Read more…
The California Gambling Control Commission (“Commission”) acts as the regulatory body over: Gambling establishments (cardrooms), and over all persons or things having to do with the operations of gambling establishments, Proposition Players, and Tribal casinos, pursuant to the Commission’s authority under the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts. The Commission is responsible for Read more…
In our last two installments, we discussed the circumstances under which a health care provider is and is not required to provide you access to your medical records. Today, we will look at what you can do if you are entitled to access, but your provider is unable or unwilling Read more…
For the 2010-2011 fiscal year, Medical Board of California administrative actions: There were a total of 317 administrative actions taken against physicians and surgeons. The highest amount of actions resulted from gross negligence/incompetence. Out of the 125 actions, 70 of them resulted in public reprimand. Four resulted in revocation of Read more…
The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (“BAR”) mission is to protect and serve California consumers by ensuring a fair and competitive automotive repair marketplace and administering a model motor vehicle emissions reduction program. From its headquarters in Sacramento and through 12 field offices around California, BAR conducts consumer protection services related Read more…