California issued a dental license waiver authorizing dentists to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations as the surging pandemic is overwhelming healthcare resources and hospitals.
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Guide to New 2021 California Criminal Law Changes
California is enacting major criminal justice reforms. Here our Orange County criminal defense attorneys review all the new criminal justice laws taking effect January 1, 2021.
New 2021 California Criminal Law Changes
Major reforms to California’s criminal justice system are set to take effect January 1, 2021. Key changes include enlightening the treatment of criminal offenders, reducing those required to register as sex offenders for life by up to 90%, reforming the juvenile justice system, expanding the rights of ex-felons, banning police chokeholds, reforming jury selection, and fixing inequitable sentencing.
8 Million Californians With Criminal Record Helped by New AB-2138 License Law Starting July 1, Says Chudnovsky Law
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.
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).
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.
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.