The 2020 international health crisis has brought welcome positive attention to the "heroes" who are on the front lines facing down a deadly and merciless virus. With quarantines in place it can be difficult for medical professionals to find the social space to unwind,...
Month: August 2020
Real Estate Brokers Can Be Punished For Violations By Their Staff
If you are a real estate broker in California, mistakes by your staff can jeopardize the standing of the broker’s license. Even if a mistake is unintentional, you are accountable for all actions by everyone at your brokerage. If a third party reports a violation by...
Could you remove an old disciplinary action from your DRE license history?
Real estate professionals rely on building a positive reputation in the community. If you made a mistake in the past that resulted in disciplinary action—even if you did not know that your actions were a violation of the requirements for real estate brokers—that...
Delinquent taxes can jeopardize your medical license
The extended tax deadline for 2020 has passed, but there are still individuals who have not yet filed their taxes. Any human can make mistakes—including doctors. Although doctors are held to a high standard, they are as fallible as anyone else. A doctor who fails to...
Is your pharmacy license under threat due to non-disclosure?
Under California law, an applicant for a pharmacist license is required to disclose any misdemeanor or felony criminal offense they have been convicted of. Under the State Board of Pharmacy process, it is the applicant who has the burden of providing the information....
What should I expect from a Medical Board investigation?
Learning you are the subject of a complaint can be upsetting, but it is more common than many licensed medical professionals realize. The Medical Board of California receives more than 8,000 complaints every year, all of which go through a layered review process. For...
How can you overcome a medical negligence claim?
Accusations of medical negligence can harm doctors’ careers. If you’re facing one, you will likely fear the possibility of discipline. You may even worry that you will lose your medical license. Yet, before your case, you must understand what actions meet the...
What is the appeals process for a denied pharmacist license?
If you applied for a pharmacist license only to receive a denial, do not feel discouraged. Many pharmacists do not receive their license on the first go. There are many reasons for a denial: a mistake in the paperwork, a disciplinary action or even a mistake on the...
How the top 500 delinquent taxpayers list can affect your license
The old saying is true: the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. However, thousands of people every year fail to pay their taxes. Sometimes, this is simply human error. In other cases, it is due to willful tax evasion. To hold taxpayers accountable,...
Protecting your liquor license and your business
Obtaining a license to serve and sell alcoholic beverages in California is not always easy. There are many factors that may be out of your control and obstacles that may be a challenge to overcome. Once you have your license, however, you have the opportunity to...