There are many reasons to hire a lawyer which we discuss with clients all of the time. But lately we have run into a number of California Bureau of Real Estate licensees who have made the fatal decision to represent themselves at their administrative hearings involving a disciplinary action known as Read more…
New Fees As of March 1st, 2012, the Veterinary Medical Board has imposed new fees for Veterinarians and Registered Veterinarian Technicians. The increases range from $20 to $100. Fee Type Fee prior to March 1, 2012 Fee after March 1, 2012 Application Review $100 $125 California State Board Examination $150 Read more…
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is charged with the responsibility under state statute to review and issue licenses for the sale and/or manufacture of alcoholic beverages. State law provides that ABC shall deny an application for a license if, “the issuance of that license would either create a law Read more…
The Judicial Council of California is accountable for the Court Interpreters Program (CIP). The goal of the CIP is to give access of the court to non English speakers as well as hard-of-hearing and deaf people. Beginning in 2010 California adopted an exam that is accessible in 43 other states Read more…
In the blog’s prior posts, we discussed the importance of compiling evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character in professional license defense law. In addition, we identified types of evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character. In this post, we are going to describe some strategies you can go about in compiling Read more…
In the blog’s previous post, we discussed the importance of evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character. In this post, we are going to discuss different types of evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character that impact license discipline decisions. It is important to note that all of the licensing agencies are Read more…
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is authorized by the California Vehicle Code to adopt and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the department. These rules and regulations are subject to the procedures contained in the California Government Code and as specified by Read more…
Parents of children with disabilities often do not understand their rights as well as California’s special education dispute resolution system. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an independent state agency that provides resolution services for individuals and government agencies that are in dispute. OAH conducts hearings consistent with their Read more…
In 1994, Congress enacted the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provided federal funding for the investigation and prosecution of acts of violence against women. The Act also contained provisions allowing legal-immigrant battered women, and children of such relationships, to petition for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, independently of their Read more…
The Administrative Law Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association has a monthly luncheon at Blue Prynt Restaurant and Bar (815 11th Street, Sacramento, California). Its luncheon next month will be on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Noon. A copy of the flyer is attached. May Luncheon Invitation The monthly Read more…