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When Physicians Begin to Fear the Practice of Medicine
Perspective from a Licensing Defense Attorney who has observed the regulatory process from both sides and remains committed to protecting both professional judgment and patient well-being. By Samuel E. Spital — Licensing Defense Attorney Over the course of more than four decades representing physicians in licensing and regulatory matters, I have heard an increasingly troubling … Read More
WHICH LAWYER TO CHOOSE
Hello everyone. Imagine if all lawyers are the same? Well, they are NOT. Some call their clients “a case.” In sharp contrast, WE call prospective clients our “CAUSE.” Notice the differentiation with the letter “U” that stands for “YOU.” However, the difference and distinction are not only in the spelling, but it is the legally … Read More
How a Lawyer Fights for Your CAUSE and Who You Really Are
When You Feel Overwhelmed and Know It’s Not Right: How a Lawyer Fights for Your Cause — and Who You Really Are There are moments in life when something happens — a Decision, an Order, an Accusation, a Denial, a licensing action, or a Notice in the mail — and a person instantly feels that … Read More
Help for an Investigation: Government or Employer meeting, interview, or conversation.
First, we acknowledge and understand this type of a situation is challenging for you. Frankly, it would be difficult for anyone under the circumstances, particularly because of the uncertainty associated with a government or employer Investigation. It makes little difference whether it is called a meeting, interview, conference or conversation, Interrogation is the actual and … Read More
Choosing the Right Lawyer
The choice of a lawyer is an important decision, and it should never be based solely upon the attorney’s fee. Before making your choice of a lawyer, you should give your situation careful thought. It goes without saying, the selection of an attorney is an important decision. Our clients favor our “natural” ability, “art of … Read More
Should a Nurse File a Disability Claim?
Some attorneys may caution against a nurse filing a disability claim since a “disability alone” (by itself) can be the basis for the BRN to seek disciplinary action against an RN, including issuing an Interim Suspension Order (ISO), which is to cease and desist working during a pending suspension. On the other hand, an individual … Read More
TIPS ON NEGOTIATING A “TOTAL LOSS” VEHICLE
Insurance companies declare a vehicle a “total loss” when the cost to repair the car’s damage is greater than the market value. In this scenario, the insurer determines the value of a vehicle based upon its “actual worth” (commonly referred to as actual cash value “ACV”), and NOT the “fair market value” (“FMV”) and not … Read More
Five Common Misconceptions About Professional License Defense Attorneys
No one should gamble on their career. When clients call us, we hear of countless errors, omissions, and challenges in their case, whether they had the courage to handle it on their own or hire a lawyer. Hence, it is critical that YOU learn about the material facts and operative legal issues that are deemed … Read More
IS REPORTING MANDATORY?
Our communications are not intended to deal exclusively with mandatory reporting requirements, whether applicable or not. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is found in the California Government Code, section 11340 et seq. This statute establishes “rulemaking” procedures and standards for California state agencies. Additionally, California regulations must be in compliance with regulations adopted by OAL … Read More
Constitutionality of Home Search in Question
On November 20, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of CANIGLIA, EDWARD A. vs. STROM, ROBERT F., ET AL. (Case Number 20 -157), granted the Petition for a Writ of Certiorari, which is the procedure in which the Supreme Court is asked by a litigant who is challenging a case (akin to an … Read More