Winfield Law Legal Blog

A criminal record was a substantial obstacle to professional or occupational licensing in California. But a new law took effect on July 1 that restricts the use of criminal histories in state licensing. Legislation At the beginning of July this year, AB  2138 took...

If your profession requires a license, then you’ve probably dedicated a lot of time, effort, and money to getting where you are today. It’s too much to risk your licensure based on a minor criminal offense, an allegation of misconduct, or an ethical violation. Yet, a...

With schools closed and many parents still working full-time (even from home), the need for safe, consistent childcare is as important as ever. Still, there are strict guidelines all daycare centers and preschools need to follow in order to ensure the safety of both...

When it comes to doing business with the local, state or federal government, particularly when signing a contract, some people will understandably get nervous. After all, the saying “the devil is in the details” seems to have been almost tailor-made for contract...

Securing contract with the federal government can be lucrative for Los Angeles-based business. However, doing business with the government can be very different than partnering with another private entity. Government agencies are subject to stringent regulations...