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Starting a Cannabis Business in California
What to Know When Starting a Cannabis Business in California By: Paul Goyette If you are interested in starting a cannabis business in California it can be hard to figure out where to start, especially when it comes to complying with ever changing regulations in the industry nation-wide. A Little Background on Cannabis, Hemp, CBD ..
Read MoreDo I Need a Will in California?
Do I Need a Will in California?by: Caitlyn Andrijich, Esq. A common question is whether or not you need a Will in California. The answer? Generally, yes! Everyone should have a Will as part of your estate plan. What is Will? A Last Will and Testament is a document expressing a person’s wishes about the ..
Read MoreHow to Set Up A Union
How to Set Up A Union (California Public Employee) By: Rafael Ruano If you are employed by a public agency in California (state, county, city or district), then you have a right to set up a union to represent you and your coworkers. Chances are, if you are here you are interested in an outline ..
Read MoreHow to File a Wage Claim in California
In California, wage claims can be filed by employees (and have to be defended by employers) in one of two ways: 1) as claims in the CA Labor Commissioner process; or 2) as traditional civil actions in Court.
Employees cannot file wage claims with the Labor Commissioner and file a lawsuit in Court against the same employer for the same wage issues; only one of the two possible methods of pursuing wage-related damages must be chosen.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Working in Corrections Amidst COVID-19
As a key segment of essential workers, correctional employees and Supervisors have seen the risks and demands of their essential jobs impacted immensely. Correctional Supervisors are tasked with maintaining the safety, security, and well-being of our state’s prisoners, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only introduced a new set of risks in an already dangerous profession, ..
Read MoreDo I Need a Will in California?
Do I Need a Will in California?by: Caitlyn Andrijich, Esq. A common question is whether or not y...
How to Set Up A Union
How to Set Up A Union (California Public Employee) By: Rafael Ruano If you are employed by a pub...
How to File a Wage Claim in California
In California, wage claims can be filed by employees (and have to be defended by employers) in o...
What to Know About Working in Corrections Amidst COVID-19
As a key segment of essential workers, correctional employees and Supervisors have seen the risk...
Top 10 Reasons to Revisit Your Estate Plan
Top 10 Reasons to Revisit Your Estate Plan By: Rafael Ruano, Esq. Did you know that you should c...
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What Happens if I Die Without an Estate Plan in California?
What Happens if I Die Without an Estate Plan in California? By: Rafael Ruano, Esq. and Caitlyn Andrijich, J.D. Probate If you die without an estate plan, it is likely that your estate will need to go through probate. A probate is a judicial process to administer a decedent’s estate. The average probate process takes ..
Attention Nurses: Department of Consumer Affairs Fraud Scam Alert
Attention Nurses: Department of Consumer Affairs Fraud Scam Alert An attempted fraud scheme is currently targeting licensees of the Department of Consumer Affair’s boards and bureaus, including the Board of Registered Nursing and the Board of Vocational Nurses. Scam artists pretending to be DCA/board/bureau staff members or investigators are notifying licensees that they are under ..
Do hospitals need to disclose to EMTs, Paramedics and Firefighters if/when a patient they assisted has COVID19?
Do hospitals need to disclose to EMTs, Paramedics and Firefighters if/when a patient they assisted has COVID19? If you are or know a firefighter, paramedic or other prehospital emergency medical personnel, you may be curious what the rights are for those that come into contact with patients that later test positive for diseases such as ..
Can a past conviction hold you back from employment and can you get your conviction expunged?
Can a past conviction hold you back from employment and can you get your conviction expunged? Do you want to be competitive in today’s job market? It can be hard enough to stand out in the workforce today, but the conviction of a crime can further hinder your ability to get a professional license, a ..
Can California Nursing Students Help During COVID19?
Can California Nursing Students Help During COVID-19? With the growing need for more nurses and health care professionals to assist with the overflow of COVID19 patients in health care facilities, the California Board of Registered Nursing and Governor Gavin Newsom are developing solutions to allow California nursing students to help. One solution has been to ..
California Laws for Health Care Decision-Making and the Impact of COVID-19
California Laws for Health Care Decision-Making and the Impact of COVID-19 By: Rafael Ruano, Esq. and Caitlyn Andrijich, J.D. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more crucial than ever to have an Advance Health Care Directive in place and that we know our rights in the face of big health care decisions. ..