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Professional licensing
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Constructlaw®
Federal Court in Hawaii Holds that an Unlicensed Subcontractor May Pursue Contract Claims Against Contractor Notwithstanding Statute Precluding Unlicensed Contractors from Recovering in a Civil Action
U.S. Pipelining LLC v. Johnson Controls, Inc., No. 16-00132 HG-RLP, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 150767 (D. Haw. Oct. 31, 2016) This action arose out of the renovation of a condominium complex…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“No Bars: Unlocking the Economic Power of the Formerly Incarcerated”
Main December 5, 2016"No Bars: Unlocking the Economic Power of the Formerly Incarcerated"The title of this post is the title of this intriguing little paper authored by Emily Fetsch for…
California License Law Blog
Avoiding Mistakes – Disclosing Old Convictions on Applications
By John Bishop
Clients often have an inaccurate picture of their own eligibility for a professional license. If a client has suffered a misdemeanor conviction in recent years, almost all state agencies will…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
The Lack of an Illinois Engineering License Is Not a Bar To Expert Testimony in a Civil Case
By Edward Eshoo
In Illinois, the decision to whether to admit expert testimony falls within the sound discretion of the trial court. A person will be allowed to testify as an expert witness…
ImmigrationProf Blog
States Act to Integrate Undocumented Immigrants into Society, Make Them Eligible for More Licenses
Sergio Garcia, LawyerLiz Robbins of the New York Times reports that, earlier this week, a rule passed by the New York State Board of Regents in February went into effect, allowing…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Unlicensed & Untapped: Removing Barriers to State Occupational Licenses for People with Records”
Main April 27, 2016"Unlicensed & Untapped: Removing Barriers to State Occupational Licenses for People with Records"The title of this post is the title of this lengthy new report from the…
Colorado Homeowners Association Law
Interesting Information on Licenses and Renewals for Colorado Community Association Managers
Along with Matt Green from CAI National and Eric Turner from the Colorado Division of Real Estate, yesterday I participated in CAI's Legislative Update Lunch & Learn in Fort Collins. While Matt…
Capital Thinking
House to Consider Overriding President’s Veto of Reconciliation Legislation; CMS Releases Proposed Rule on ACOs and Issues Policy Changes Related to Home Health
Legislative Activity House to Consider Overriding President’s Veto of Reconciliation Legislation Following a postponement due to weather last week, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has announced that on Tuesday,…
Clinical Robotics Law Journal
Robots in Permission-based Occupations
Recently, my colleagues Jim Muehlberger and Chris Wray made some really good points about robots functioning in permission-based occupations. Does the law permit a robot to serve as your cosmetologist? What…
Health Law Update
HELP! FTC Staff Steps Up to the Plate with Guidance for State Officials on Regulating Occupational Boards
Help, I need somebody Help, not just anybody Help, you know I need someone Help!* Answering the call from state officials seeking advice regarding antitrust compliance for state boards responsible…