A California doctor prescribed cannabis cookies to a 4-year-old. Now, he's lost his license to practice -- but not why you probably think.The Hollywood physician was consulted in 2012 by the 4-year-old boy's father, who was already one of the doctor's medical...
Be cautious about using distance education to obtain a degree
These days, an education can be no further away than your fingertips, thanks to the proliferation of online schools. But, if you sign up for an online school to get your master's degree in Education or some other degree, will you get what you pay for?Online schools...
Are you accused of breaching your client’s confidentiality?
As an attorney, you often hear the things about your clients that you wouldn't ever want to repeat. People often come to lawyers at the worst times in their lives, and they need to be honest with you.One of the most important parts of your job as an attorney is...
Santa Clara attorney suspended over billing issues
A Santa Clara attorney was recently suspended by the State Bar of California over improper billing procedures. The suspension will last a year, followed by a three-year period of probation.While that seems harsh, it's still a better outcome than might have been...
Worried about the California Bar’s moral character application?
All of the rigors of laws school can seem minor when it comes time to apply to the California Bar for your license to actually practice -- especially if there are some mistakes in your past that are weighing heavily on your mind.It's not too early to start thinking...
Legal marijuana and your medical license
Here's a question that may or may not be haunting you: Now that recreational marijuana is as legal as alcohol in California, can you smoke it and keep your medical license?Luckily for you, the California Medical Board has been pretty clear about the issue. Physicians...
