Assembly Bill AB-2138 affects 30% of all California jobs by making it easier for 8 million residents with criminal records to obtain professional licenses from any of 37 Department of Consumer Affairs licensing agencies covering over 1,700 occupations.
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30 Percent of CA Jobs Impacted by New Professional License Criminal Record Law, Says Chudnovsky Law
California is enacting major licensing reform July 1, 2020 that will make it easier for 8 million residents with criminal records to obtain professional licenses from any of 37 licensing agencies within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).
California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Division of Investigation
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Division of Investigation (DOI) is the police investigative agency for 40 DCA licensing boards that license and regulate more than 3.5 million licenses in over 280 professional and occupational license types.
AB-2138: CA Professional License Criminal Record Changes
California is making it easier for people with a criminal record to obtain professional licenses effective July 1, 2020. AB-2138 restricts licensure criteria of 37 licensing boards within the DCA for denying, suspending or revoking licensure based due to criminal convictions.
Physician Guide to California Patient’s Right to Know Act SB1448
California enacted the “Patient’s Right to Know Act” SB 1448 on July 1, 2019 which requires that physicians facing a probationary discipline action obtain a signed disclosure form from all patients before their next appointment.
California Medical Board Complaint Trends
Medical Board of California statistics show during 2009-2018 complaints and investigations of Physicians and Surgeons surged 69% from 6,437 to 10,888 per year. Complaints of gross negligence and unprofessional conduct were by far the most prevalent with the public.
California Medical Malpractice Settlement Statistics
Medical Board of California data shows the practice areas with the most medical malpractice settlements are Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Gynecology.
Trump Order to Restrict Chinese Student F-1 and J-1 Visas Explained
On June 1, 2020, the President issued a “Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China.” This Q&A guide reviews common questions about the controversial change targeting Chinese graduate students and researchers.
Chudnovsky Law Named Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA by Expertise
The national research company Expertise.com has recognized Chudnovsky Law as one of the 15 best criminal defense lawyers in Los Angeles, California after evaluating 2,779 criminal defense law firms serving the Los Angeles metro area.