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Employment Law

Gov. Brown Signs the Transgender Work Opportunity Act

On October 15, 2017, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 396 into law. The Transgender Work Opportunity Act makes California the first state in the nation to require training about gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. Presently, California employers with 50 or more employees currently must provide two hours of sexual Read more…

By Steve Simas, 5 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago
Administrative Law

What Can You Do About New Cannabis Regulations?

The Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (BMC), Department of Public Health (CDPH), Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are all creating new regulations to clarify and define existing law regarding the use of cannabis and medical cannabis in the state of California. For your information, oversight of cannabis has been split Read more…

By Steve Simas, 6 yearsMay 16, 2017 ago
Cannabis Law

2nd Amendment Rights Jeopardized by Legal Marijuana Use

“Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?” So asks Question 11(e) on Firearms Transaction Record, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Form 4473. And as of January 16, 2017, that Read more…

By Steve Simas, 6 yearsFebruary 10, 2017 ago
Administrative Law

Underground Regulations

If a state agency issues, enforces, or attempts to enforce a rule without following the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) when it is required to for purposes of formulating that rule, the rule is called an “underground regulation.” State agencies are prohibited from enforcing underground regulations. What is a Regulation? A Read more…

By Steve Simas, 7 yearsDecember 31, 2015 ago
Administrative Law

Medical Board Considers Mandatory Notification of Probation Status

The Medical Board of California (MBC) is considering a notification requirement for licensed doctors in the state on probation.  There are roughly 500 such doctors as of 2015. The petition asks the MBC to add to its disciplinary guidelines a new mandated term of probation. Physicians on probation would be Read more…

By Steve Simas, 7 yearsOctober 30, 2015 ago
Employment Law

Pregnancy Discrimination: 10 Things You Need to Know

Historically, pregnant women have been subject poor treatment in the workplace. Since approximately 75% of the 68 million plus women workers become pregnant at some point in their working lives, this a lot of poor treatment. This includes poor guidance by supervisors and human resources as well as abject discrimination in Read more…

By Steve Simas, 8 yearsMay 28, 2015 ago
Employment Law

California Just Expanded Mandated Training

Since 2006, California employers who employ or contract with over 50 individuals to provide it service are mandated to provide regular sexual harassment training to its supervisors.  Assembly Bill 1825 resulted in the creation of Section 12950.1 of the Government Code, which required mandatory sexual harassment training for supervisors within Read more…

By Steve Simas, 9 yearsSeptember 12, 2014 ago
Uncategorized

Why are Internet Cafés Getting Shutdown?

Everyday, it appears that local, state, or even federal authorities are engaging in raids and shutting down Internet cafés. Why? Well, there is nothing inherently illegal about a normal Internet café. They are just locations that provide access to the Internet for a fee. They oftentimes sell coffee, soft drinks, and Read more…

By Steve Simas, 9 yearsMay 16, 2014 ago
Uncategorized

CPTA Presentation on Direct Access is Big Success

On April 12 and 13, Steve Simas was one of several presenters in two seminars provided by the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) in San Francisco and Los Angeles, respectively. Mr. Simas was selected to present due to his deep experience in health care reform law. Mr. Simas’s participation in Read more…

By Steve Simas, 9 yearsApril 22, 2014 ago
Uncategorized

10 Reasons Never to Lie to Your Attorney

Our short take – no, never, please don’t, and please avoid at all costs. However, if you must be provided with more explicit reasons, please know that lying to your attorney is really a lose-lose situation. Lying to your attorney is perhaps the most counter-productive thing you can possibly do. Read more…

By Steve Simas, 9 yearsMarch 21, 2014 ago

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