End of Life Option Act

Effective June 9, 2016, California’s End of Life Option Act permits participating physicians to prescribe aid-in-dying drugs to their patients.  The law is extensive, requires a number of forms be completed and included in the patient’s medical record, and includes requisite timelines for accomplishing notice to patients and inclusion in the medical records. An excellent discussion and analysis of the Act … Read More

Recent California Supreme Court Decision on Insurance Bad Faith a Victory for Insured

Insurance companies are obligated to review and attempt to settle claims in good faith.  Different standards of “good faith” apply depending on whether you paid the premium (such as when you are the defendant in a suit, or when you are making a claim under your automobile policy’s uninsured or underinsured coverage), or another person paid the premium.  When an … Read More

Elder Abuse in Humboldt County

In California, Elder Abuse is both a crime and a civil offense.  Unfortunately, it goes unreported for a variety of reasons–embarrassment of the victim, inability of others to identify the issue, or a victim’s desire not to pursue the matter against a family member or loved one. Generally, elder abuse is the physical or financial abuse or neglect or other … Read More

August 23rd Deadline for Commercial Cannabis Activity Registration

The deadline for submitting a Commercial Cannabis Activity Registration has changed and has been the subject of some debate. Janssen Malloy LLP recently met with the Humboldt County Planning Department on behalf of multiple clients and confirmed that the current deadline is August 23rd for those with existing cultivation sites who wish to obtain a permit, which is a prerequisite to … Read More

Countdown to a CURES 2.0

If you are a Physician and Surgeon or a Pharmacist in California, you have 17 days in which to apply for registration in CURES 2.0.  As you likely know, CURES is the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System.  It is the prescription drug database of Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in California.  California’s Health and Safety … Read More

New California Vessel Operator Card Requirements

As we head into Memorial Day weekend and kick off the summer season, many Californians head to local lakes, bays, and other waterways for fun, fishing, and relaxation. Beginning in 2018, however, Californians heading out on the water will need to meet new education requirements in order to lawfully operate an engine powered vessel. California Senate Bill 941(link is external) was signed … Read More

LSNC Wishes Jacob Smith Bon Voyage!

The long-time Managing Attorney for Legal Services of Northern California’s Redwood Regional office, which serves Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, will retire on May 31, 2016.  Mr. Smith is a graduate of Pomona College, Claremont, California.  He graduated from New York University School of Law in 1973. He has been providing legal assistance to the Redwood Region since 1979, where … Read More

Measure Z and Public Safety

Part of the funds generated from Humboldt County voters passage of Measure Z includes approximately $1.8 million for fire-fighting needs throughout the county. These funds are being distributed through the Humboldt County Fire Chiefs’ Association to the various fire departments in our area.  The majority of firefighters in our county serve in volunteer fire departments, which are constantly in need … Read More

Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation Informational Sessions May 11 in Arcata

Wednesday, May 11, the California Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation will offer two identical informational sessions at the D Street Neighborhood Center in Arcata, located at 1301 D Street.  Janssen Malloy LLP attorneys will be attending the first session, from 4:30-5:45 pm.  A second session will take place from 6:15-7:30 pm.  These informational sessions are open to the public and … Read More