California is the strictest CPOM state in the country. The doctrine traces back to People v. Pacific Health Corp…
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California living trust vs. will: which estate planning tool is right for you?
A will is a written document that takes effect at death. It names the executor, directs how the…
How to structure a California medical spa for CPOM compliance: PC vs. MSO model
California prohibits corporations and non-physician entities from owning a medical practice under Business and Professions Code ยง2400…
California medical spa licensing requirements: a complete checklist
The licensing stack has six layers. Corporate licensing (Secretary of State filing and Medical Board PC registration)…
California LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp: which business structure is right for you?
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a flexible entity that gives owners limited liability while allowing pass-through federal taxation by default…
California medical spa ownership laws: who can legally own a medspa?
California medical spas can only be owned by a California-licensed physician or a Professional Corporation that is at least 51 percent…
What is a Management Services Organization (MSO)? A complete guide for California physicians
A Management Services Organization (MSO) is a separate business entity that provides administrative, operational, and business-management…
How to draft a compliant Management Services Agreement (MSA) for California medical practices
A Management Services Agreement (MSA) is the written contract between a physician-owned medical Professional Corporation…
Top legal considerations when starting a medical spa in California: 2026 guide
Opening a medical spa in California in 2026 requires a Professional Corporation owned at least 51 percent by California-licensed physicians…
PC-MSO structure in California: how to set it up legally and avoid CPOM violations
The PC-MSO structure is the standard California legal architecture for separating clinical operations from business operations in a medical practice.