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January 21, 2025 Professional License Defense

Can My Licensing Board Suspend My Professional License on an Emergency Basis without a Hearing?

Sanctions for violating rules and laws that apply to your profession can result in the suspension of your professional license. In some cases, your licensing board or agency even can temporarily suspend your professional license before a hearing is held. When you are facing a disciplinary complaint, consulting a professional license defense lawyer to defend your license can be crucial to successfully fighting against misconduct allegations and reaching a positive outcome in your case. Our experienced professional...

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January 20, 2025 Professional License Defense

Texas Supreme Court Proposed Rules for Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals and Licensed Court-Access Assistants

The Supreme Court of Texas recently issued proposed rules for licensed legal paraprofessionals and court-access assistants that were scheduled to take effect December 1, 2024. Recently, the Court announced that it was delaying the expected effective date of the rules, perhaps in part due to the extensive comments and suggested revisions proposed by the State Bar of Texas. Nonetheless, while the final version of the rules remains pending, the State Bar of Texas will be...

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December 18, 2024 Professional License Defense

License Revocation and Other Disciplinary Action

As a licensed professional, you are held to a high standard of ethical and legal conduct in your practice. However, there may be times when misconduct accusations are brought against you, resulting in license revocation or another form of disciplinary action. This can be an unnerving experience, but it is important to understand the process and your rights. Contact a professional license defense lawyer from Bertolino LLP to discuss any accusations against you that could lead...

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December 17, 2024 Teacher License Defense

What Kind of Misconduct Must School Superintendents Report to the TEA?

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) regulates and monitors all educational professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, superintendents, and school directors. The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) receives complaints concerning allegations of misconduct about all licensed and certified educators. These complaints can include allegations concerning the special duties of superintendents and other school leaders to report certain types of misconduct to SBEC. If SBEC ultimately decides that you have violated an applicable rule or law, you...

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December 16, 2024 Teacher License Defense

Unmasking the Texas Teacher Certification Scandal: Key Questions and Implications

A recent investigation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has uncovered a shocking cheating scandal involving more than 100 teachers across the state. Of these, at least 50 fraudulent certifications were issued for North Texas classrooms, with Dallas, Fort Worth, and Duncanville emerging as hotspots. The unfolding scandal raises critical questions about oversight, accountability, and the integrity of the certification process. How Could This Happen? The TEA’s data reveals a troubling trend. Over the past...

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December 16, 2024 Medical License Defense

Understanding the Corporate Practice of Medicine in Texas

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. Part of those duties involve receiving and investigating complaints about these medical professionals. The TMB also brings formal disciplinary action against those professionals if there is sufficient evidence to believe they have violated the rules or laws that govern their professions. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be a substantial step in reaching...

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December 15, 2024 Medical License Defense

Rules Changes for Medical Professionals Concerning Abortion Bans and Exceptions

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates attorneys in Texas. This entity ensures that physicians and other medical professionals follow the rules and laws that govern them. Any violations of those rules or laws can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the TMB. These rules and laws include adherence to state law concerning abortions, which bans all abortion except those in which a physician, in their "reasonable medical judgment," believes that it is necessary to...

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December 14, 2024 Pharmacist License Defense

Recent Disciplinary Proceeding Summaries from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy licenses and regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. As a result, the Board receives complaints about pharmacists who have allegedly violated the laws and rules that govern them. The Board can bring formal enforcement action against the pharmacist or pharmacy if sufficient evidence of a violation exists. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be critical to protecting your professional license....

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December 13, 2024 Professional License Defense

Sanctions for Speech-Language Pathologists in Disciplinary Proceedings

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that handles licensing and disciplinary matters for various licensed occupations in Texas, including speech-language pathologists. Unfortunately, patients, colleagues, and other third parties can report speech-language pathologists, like all professionals, for alleged misconduct. Complaints handled by TDLR may involve any of the rules and laws governing speech-language pathologists. Even if the complaint has no merit, receiving a complaint from TDLR can be highly stressful. The possibility...

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December 12, 2024 Medical License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings for Veterinarians and the Sanctions They May Face

In 2023, the Texas legislature administratively attached the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) to the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) for a temporary period, which is due to expire on August 31, 2024. The TBVME, under the auspices of the TDLR, currently licenses, oversees, and enforces the rules and laws that govern veterinarians, licensed veterinarian technicians, and equine dental providers. If the TBVME receives a complaint against a veterinarian, that agency...

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