Category Archives: Professional Licensing Cases
Hiring An Attorney Who Is Tough, Smart & Knows the Law
Do you or someone you know have a professional or occupational license and facing an investigation or charges by the State of California? Are you seeking a professional or occupational license? Have you considered your future endeavors and how the potential outcome of the present situation can adversely impact the choices you may later have … Read More
2016 New California Laws
There are about 800 new California laws that went into effect on January 1, 2016. Here are a few noted by the following topics: Driving Under the Influence – drivers convicted of a DUI (whether alcohol or drugs) in four California counties [Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento & Turlare], under an existing program that will remain … Read More
Medical Board of California Fall, 2015 Newsletter
The Medical Board of California (MBC) has just published its latest edition of its quarterly Newsletter, and for convenience we are including the link: Newsletter Fall 2015 There are various sections of particular interest as follows: A. Answers to a series of questions that have recently been asked by physicians relating to subjects such as … Read More
Renewal of Professional and Occupational Licenses
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has been utilizing the BreEze online licensing and enforcement system for quite some time. They are planning to transition more of the state Boards and Bureaus to this system. In the past, my law firm has always encouraged all those who have a state license to submit their … Read More
Governor Brown Extends The Enforcement Power of Board of Registered Nursing
On October 1st, the Governor extended the power of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to regulate the practice of Nursing to January 1, 2018 when it will be repealed if a new law is not enacted. The previous sunset law permitted the BRN to impose disciplinary action, and to grant or deny applicants a … Read More
What To Do If You Get A Call or Letter From The Government?
If you receive a telephone call or a letter from the Government, it is extremely important that you obtain experienced legal counsel at once. It may be possible to “nip it in the bud” during the pre-file and/or investigative stage. This is why it’s so important to seek legal advice in the early stages of … Read More
State Board License Diversion Program
A Diversion Program is intended to provide an alternative for a professional who is licensed in the State of California when there is evidence of a substance abuse and/or impairment due to a mental illness who would otherwise be charged with wrongdoing . One should not be embarrassed by what may appear to be a … Read More
If You Have a Professional License, When Should You Obtain Legal Advice?
If you receive a Citation or Notice of Violation for a crime and/or are arrested, you need to obtain legal advice immediately. Moreover, your concerns are far greater than your driver’s license. When you have a professional or occupational license, your career is at stake. Not only would it be reasonable to worry about losing … Read More
How to Handle Contacts and Interviews From Government and Others?
As a mater of great concern is what to do when confronted with a telephone call from law enforcement, a licensing Board, Bureau or Agency, and/or an investigator who is seeking to obtain the underlying facts, information, details &/or answers to questions. Even more challenging is when such an individual makes an in-person contact with … Read More
Pharmacist Consultations Are Very Important
The California Board of Pharmacy mandates that Pharmacists provide personal consultations to individuals who are dispensed medications via a prescription when requested by the patient and in all cases if they did not previously receive the prescription and/or it was in a different dosage, form or strength. In December, 2013, CVS Pharmacies entered into … Read More