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October 19, 2017Nursing License Defense,Posts

New Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact – Coming Soon for Texas Nurses

Texas is changing that manner in which it regulates the Multistate Licensure Privilege for nurses. The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) will soon be implemented. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) announced that "within the next six months, the Compact Commission will determine the implementation date of the new Compact." The new Compact's purpose is to allow nurses to have mobility across state borders and to increase access to care while maintaining public protection. The...

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Dont jeopardize your career contact a texas professional license defense attorney

October 04, 2017Posts

Don’t Jeopardize Your Career: Contact a Texas Professional License Defense Attorney

Allegations of misconduct against a licensed professional are serious. You spent years earning your professional license and you've worked hard to build your reputation. When your professional license is in jeopardy due to allegations of misconduct, your career is at stake. Regulatory and licensing boards have the power to revoke a license, suspend it, or put a licensee on probation. Any complaint against a licensed professional must be treated with the highest level of importance...

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September 28, 2017Posts

Should I Contact the Person who Filed a Board Complaint Against Me?

If a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. Understandably, you may want to try to talk to the person who filed the complaint against you. You may want to explain your side of the situation or try to convince them to rescind the complaint. However, as a general rule you should...

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September 27, 2017Posts

The 3 Things You Must Do Immediately After Being Notified of a Board Complaint

After a licensing board, state agency or commission notifies you of a complaint filed against you it is time to take immediate steps to defend yourself. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation, and possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license. Your livelihood and career on are on the line. Take the Complaint Seriously Even if you believe the complaint to be baseless or unfounded, take the complaint seriously from the start....

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What type of discipline may a licensing board hand down 1

September 26, 2017Posts

What Type of Discipline May a Licensing Board Hand Down?

Have you been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you? When your professional license is under attack by a licensing board, you are likely concerned about what type of discipline the board has the authority to impose. The truth is: complaints and subsequent investigations can possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license, or other disciplinary actions. Your livelihood, career, and reputation on are on the line. Our law firm helps professionals,...

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Licensed cpa and facing criminal conviction what you need to know 1

September 25, 2017Posts

Licensed CPA and Facing Criminal Conviction: What You Need to Know

If you are facing criminal charges and you are a licensed CPA in Texas, your license may be at risk. Conviction of certain types of criminal offenses may carry severe disciplinary actions by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, including license revocation. It is imperative that you understand how a criminal conviction will affect your CPA license. Felony Conviction is a "Discreditable Act" Under the Rules of Professional Conduct for the Texas State Board...

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Defending attorneys against disciplinary actions and grievances 1

September 21, 2017Posts

Defending Texas Attorneys Against Disciplinary Actions and Grievances by the State Bar

An attorney who receives a formal complaint from the State Bar of Texas needs to take fast action to protect his or her reputation and license to practice law. A complaint, even if later determined meritless, can have serious adverse impacts on your legal career. As a licensed attorney, you know that ignoring the complaint will not make it go away - you know allegations of misconduct or malpractice must be faced head-on. The State...

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September 19, 2017Posts

Is Your Pharmacy License Under Threat? What You Should Know about Agreed Board Orders

An investigatory notice from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) can put any pharmacist on edge. Complaints may range from failing to disclose information on a license renewal application to allowing non-technicians to handle medications. The Complaint Resolution Process The Texas State Board of Pharmacy evaluates all written complaints. The board investigates all complaints that fall under its jurisdiction and that violate Texas drug and pharmacy laws. An investigator handles the preliminary stages of...

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September 18, 2017Posts

How to Prepare for a Temporary Suspension/Emergency Suspension Hearing

All professional licensing boards in Texas—including the Texas Board of Nursing, the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, and the Texas Dental Board—can temporarily suspend a professional’s license under certain circumstances. Those named in license suspension hearings face a real risk of a long-term suspension or license revocation. When State Health Care Boards Issue Temporary Suspensions Agencies will enforce temporary and emergency suspensions if they believe a healthcare professional’s actions pose an...

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Applied behavior analysts

September 15, 2017Posts

Texas Considers Licensing Applied Behavior Analysts

A new bill is being considered by Texas state lawmakers which would introduce a new category of mental health profession into state law. According to The Houston Chronicle, applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic treatment which has had great success in treating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is the most well-known and long-standing treatment for children on the autism spectrum. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports this diagnosis...

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