California Department of Consumer Affairs

Consumer Watchdog Reports: Initial Report of Medical Board Enforcement Monitor Confirms Investigation Delays and Failure to Discipline Doctors

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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"The report confirms what injured patients have been shouting from the rooftops: The Medical Board is failing to protect the public from doctors who cause harm," said Carmen Balber, executive director of Consumer Watchdog.

Key Points: 
  • "The report confirms what injured patients have been shouting from the rooftops: The Medical Board is failing to protect the public from doctors who cause harm," said Carmen Balber, executive director of Consumer Watchdog.
  • Consumer Watchdog called on lawmakers today to move complaint investigators and prosecutors under the same roof, and to increase Board funding to reduce investigator workloads and retain staff.
  • Vertical enforcement was implemented most recently after the last Medical Board Enforcement Monitor's recommendations were published in 2004-05.
  • Last year, the Board closed 83% (8254) of pending cases at its triage unit without investigation or an interview of the complainant.

Visionary Integration Professionals Adds Red Hat to Strategic Partnership Portfolio

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a nationally recognized technology solutions and services provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Red Hat to be featured as an approved reseller included in the Software Licensing Program (SLP) for the State of California.

Key Points: 
  • Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a nationally recognized technology solutions and services provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Red Hat to be featured as an approved reseller included in the Software Licensing Program (SLP) for the State of California.
  • FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a nationally recognized technology solutions and services provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Red Hat to be featured as an approved reseller included in the Software Licensing Program (SLP) for the State of California.
  • VIP's partnership with Red Hat will provide customers with more convenient access to VIP's Legacy-Migration-as-a-Service solution.
  • With this Red Hat partnership in place, VIP offers hybrid cloud alternatives that will more thoughtfully expose customers to the practical realities of cloud adoption.

SoCap Bonus introduces innovative employee programs to a different level of employee non wage benefits.

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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An entitlement that does not function as a means of payment or an investment token is incorporated into the SOCAP utility token.

Key Points: 
  • An entitlement that does not function as a means of payment or an investment token is incorporated into the SOCAP utility token.
  • In addition, SoCap Bonus is primarily an anti-inflationary bonus created in the inflation era to save workplaces and create new ones.
  • An employee whose employer uses the new SoCap Bonus billing system receives PLN 2,400 as the basis for remuneration and PLN 2,600 as a SoCap Bonus bonus that can be used anywhere in the world.
  • SoCap Bonus is anti-inflationary, and, for example, in September, the SoCap Bonus grew by 25% due to the supply and demand's ordinary law, i.e., the real employee received PLN 6,250.

St Kitts and Nevis Moves Ahead with Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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LONDON, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The impacts of plastic waste on the environment and our health are global, drastic and countries around the world are enforcing plastic bans. As the call to end single-use plastics gets louder, the nation of St Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with its plan to combat plastic pollution and promote a healthy environment.

Key Points: 
  • As the call to end single-use plastics gets louder, the nation of St Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with its plan to combat plastic pollution and promote a healthy environment.
  • Last year, St Kitts and Nevis' Department of Environment commenced a series of consultations with relevant stakeholders in the proposal to ban single-use plastics in the country.
  • Since becoming the environment minister in 2020, Honourable Evelyn submitted a proposal to Cabinet to ban single-use plastics.
  • Last year, the government of St Kitts and Nevis submitted its strategy on how it would prioritise climate resilience.

Your IT Department LTD Announce New Hybrid Working IT Support and Technology Consultancy Services for Businesses

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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With the launch of these new services, Your IT Department are catering their expertise to businesses who need a trusted partner and advisor to navigate an increased reliance on technology.

Key Points: 
  • With the launch of these new services, Your IT Department are catering their expertise to businesses who need a trusted partner and advisor to navigate an increased reliance on technology.
  • Below, we outline the new IT support and technology consultancy services from Your IT Department:
    IT support services are integral to businesses who rely on technology.
  • Alongside new support services, Your IT Department are delighted to announce new IT consultancy services for businesses who need expert guidance on the future of their IT systems and business technology.
  • Your IT Department, IT Support Nottingham , now provide dedicated consultancy services for businesses of all shapes and sizes who see IT and technology as a key part of their plans moving forward.

Sugarmade’s Lemon Glow Subsidiary Signaled to Move Forward with Cultivation Permit Process at 640 Acre Property by County Regulators

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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The merger, which was closed on May 25, 2021, included all of Lemon Glows assets, interests, property, and rights.

Key Points: 
  • The merger, which was closed on May 25, 2021, included all of Lemon Glows assets, interests, property, and rights.
  • If the necessary approvals and permits are obtained, up to 32 of the 640-acres at the Property would be designated for outdoor cannabis cultivation.
  • We are excited to see the process moving forward for our Lemon Glow property, which represents an important strategic asset as we further verticalize our overall model, noted Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade.
  • Ramping up our cultivation resources is a significant step in fully leveraging a vertical model to drive shareholder value through margin gains.

Sugarmade’s Lemon Glow Subsidiary Signaled to Move Forward with Cultivation Permit Process at 640 Acre Property by County Regulators

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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The merger, which was closed on May 25, 2021, included all of Lemon Glows assets, interests, property, and rights.

Key Points: 
  • The merger, which was closed on May 25, 2021, included all of Lemon Glows assets, interests, property, and rights.
  • If the necessary approvals and permits are obtained, up to 32 of the 640-acres at the Property would be designated for outdoor cannabis cultivation.
  • We are excited to see the process moving forward for our Lemon Glow property, which represents an important strategic asset as we further verticalize our overall model, noted Jimmy Chan, CEO of Sugarmade.
  • Ramping up our cultivation resources is a significant step in fully leveraging a vertical model to drive shareholder value through margin gains.

California REALTORS®' fair housing and equity legislation to address housing barriers facing communities of color signed into law

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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put forward a Fair Housing and Equity Legislative Package to address ongoing fair housing and equity issues that persist in our state.

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  • put forward a Fair Housing and Equity Legislative Package to address ongoing fair housing and equity issues that persist in our state.
  • Three C.A.R.-sponsored bills from that package and two other fair housing bills, which C.A.R.
  • "The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS' Fair Housing and Equity Legislative Package is an important step in eliminating significant barriers that have historically kept many families from the economic and societal benefits that housing offers," said C.A.R.
  • Finally, the bill will make changes to the fair housing law to apply the law to appraisal discrimination and refinancing transactions.

Unlock Legal Salutes Arrival of AB-2138, as Professional License Law Reform Helps California Residents with Criminal Records Obtain Occupational Licenses

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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AB-2138 is giving professionals with records the opportunity to finally start over," says Miranda McCroskey, founder of Unlock Legal, a professional license defense firm.

Key Points: 
  • AB-2138 is giving professionals with records the opportunity to finally start over," says Miranda McCroskey, founder of Unlock Legal, a professional license defense firm.
  • "The new reform prevents past mistakes from defining the future for California residents and allows them to obtain their professional licenses more easily," McCroskey added.
  • As of July 1, AB-2138 has changed how the California Department of Consumer Affairs licensing boards handle professional and occupational licenses for individuals with criminal records.
  • To learn more about Unlock Legal's full list of Professional License Defense services, visit http://www.unlocklegal.com
    Unlock Legal, a professional law corporation, specializes in professional license defense for California residents.

8 Million Californians With Criminal Record Helped by New AB-2138 License Law Starting July 1, Says Chudnovsky Law

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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This new law changes how California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) licensing boards handle licensure for those with a criminal record.

Key Points: 
  • This new law changes how California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) licensing boards handle licensure for those with a criminal record.
  • Licensing reform is a crucial component of criminal justice reform," says Tsion Chudnovsky, the founder of Chudnovsky Law, a California criminal defense and professional license law firm.
  • Chudnovsky Law is an award-winning California criminal defense and professional license defense law firm.
  • You can find Chudnovsky Law on Google at: https://g.page/Chudnovsky-Law-Los-Angeles and follow Chudnovsky Law on Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .