PRESENTER: Curt Widhalm. MA, MS, LMFT Course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Registrants must attend the full 3 hours to receive CEs. Title of Presentation: The 2026 California Law & Ethics Overhaul: Nicknames, Supreme Court Shockwaves, and Practice Compliance The legal landscape for California therapists is shifting faster than ever. Between brand-new Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) enforcement rules, massive federal court rulings, and shifting healthcare mandates, the "standard" rules you learned a few years ago are no longer enough to protect your practice. This 3-hour interactive course will elevate your practice by diving deep into the changes that directly impact your day-to-day work. We will break down exactly how to audit your public profiles under the strict new April 2026 BBS nickname and advertising rules, how to navigate the complex "Doctor" title restrictions, and how to legally execute permanent remote supervision. Moving into high-risk clinical territory, you will gain the exact tools needed to document minor consent for Medi-Cal youth, avoid devastating Medicare private-pay financial traps, and understand the practical reality of the Supreme Court’s blockbuster Chiles v. Salazar ruling on talk therapy. Whether you are a seasoned private practitioner, an agency supervisor, or an associate navigating the road to licensure, you will leave this workshop with the confidence, checklists, and legal clarity needed to shield your practice and ethically serve your community.