Every attorney needs clients in order to succeed in his or her profession, but exactly how you go about getting those clients can be problematic. You don't want to run afoul of the rules that govern how you can ethically approach potential clients.A lot of injury...
When a client files a complaint against you
The practice of law is challenging enough without the added pressure of a client complaint. Knowing how carefully and thoroughly the State Bar of California takes any complaint against an attorney, you have a right to be concerned about what may happen while the board...
California’s Medical Board is eyeing warning letters to doctors
A piece of investigative journalism out of Milwaukee is having an effect on the Medical Board in California. The Board is now going to start monitoring the warning letters the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends to doctors when there are concerns...
Ethics in advertising for legal clients: What to keep in mind
No matter what business you are in, advertising is important -- and the law is no exception. Even big firms advertise. If you're practicing on your own, however, advertising for clients is probably essential to your survival. There's a lot of competition for business...
The ‘disruptive physician’ — a label that can ruin a career
When does a physician simply have high expectations of other medical professionals and when is he or she "disruptive?"A disruptive physician is any doctor who doesn't really work well with others. When a physician is purposefully intimidating to others, patients can...
Fast ways to lose your medical license
When you are a medical provider, the threat of losing your license can loom large in your mind. It's hard not to wonder whether the mistakes you make -- at work or in your private life -- will come back to haunt you.One of the best ways to keep your professional...
