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What are Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

November 20, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

What are Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Disciplinary Proceedings? How Can They Affect the Outcome of My Case?

Earning a professional or occupational license requires substantial time and training. Once you have earned that license, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your profession. When a violation occurs, the potential sanctions of a complaint and disciplinary proceedings against your license can be severe. The rules governing most professions contain various aggravating and mitigating factors that can affect the sanctions you can receive in disciplinary proceedings. A professional license defense attorney...

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TDLR Proposes Changes to Rules Concerning Continuing

November 18, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

TDLR Proposes Changes to Rules Concerning Continuing Education Requirements

An experienced occupational license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). We can review the licensure issues that your case involves and work to develop strategies to resolve those issues most effectively. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a vocational license defense lawyer to protect your license and career. We can provide strong legal...

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Restrictions on Social Workers Regulated by BHEC

October 16, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

Advertising Restrictions on Social Workers and Other Professionals Regulated by BHEC

The Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC) regulates and monitors various behavioral health professionals, including social workers. These professionals are subject to certain advertising restrictions that the BHEC monitors and enforces. If you are accused of an advertising violation, you may face disciplinary proceedings before the BHEC. A social work license defense attorney can help you navigate your disciplinary proceedings. Together, you can work to maintain your social work license and continue your career as a social...

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Minimum Sanctions for Some Violations by Educators

October 15, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

Are There Minimum Mandatory Sanctions for Some Violations by Educators Under Texas Law?

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) licenses, oversees, and regulates Texas teachers, superintendents, and other education professionals. This agency ensures that these professionals comply with the laws and regulations that apply to them. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) is the TEA division that handles educator disciplinary proceedings and determines appropriate sanctions if a licensed educator has violated an applicable rule or law. If you face a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before the TEA, your first call...

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Report Malpractice Suits to the TMB

October 13, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

Do Physicians Have to Report Medical Malpractice Suits to the Texas Medical Board?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians. As part of its duties, the TMB receives complaints about physicians, investigates those complaints, and brings formal disciplinary action against physicians as needed. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be a significant step in reaching a positive outcome in your case. Therefore, if you are facing disciplinary investigations, complaints, or formal proceedings before the Board, you should...

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TDLR Issues

October 11, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

TDLR Issues 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

All individuals holding occupational licenses and certifications issued by the state must follow certain laws and rules. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that licenses and regulates various occupations. Therefore, TDLR also receives complaints about these licensees and brings disciplinary actions against them to enforce rules and laws if necessary.  Disciplinary complaints may lead to sanctions that adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a...

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What Are the Telehealth Rules

October 09, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

What Are the Telehealth Rules for Health Professions Regulated by the TDLR?

Earning health professions licenses or certificates regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires substantial time and training. The potential sanctions of a complaint and disciplinary proceedings against your license, which can result when you violate a rule or law applicable to your profession, can be severe. Therefore, you must be fully aware of all the laws and rules you must follow, including those related to the provision of telehealth services in...

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Reporting Arrests to the Board of PT Examiners

October 07, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

Reporting Arrests to the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) licenses and regulates physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to ensure they comply with all applicable laws and rules. As an integral part of its responsibilities under state law, the TBPTE receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed. Disciplinary proceedings can seriously affect your professional license. Therefore, if you receive a complaint against your license, we urge you to seek assistance...

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September 10, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

IOLTA Accounts: What Texas Lawyers Need to Know

Licensed attorneys are subject to various rules and laws applicable to their profession, which include the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Lawyers may face disciplinary action before the State Bar of Texas if they violate any rules or laws related to Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (IOLTA).   Suppose the State Bar finds that you committed a violation, whether it involves IOLTA or another rule or law. In that case,...

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Understand Complaint Process Before BHEC

September 08, 2024Professional License Defense Posts

Understanding the Investigation and Complaint Process Before Texas BHEC

The Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC) regulates and monitors marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers in Texas. As such, BHEC receives, processes, and investigates all complaints against these behavioral health professionals. If necessary, BHEC pursues formal disciplinary action against professionals for violating the rules and laws that govern them.  A professional counselor license defense attorney can assist you through the complaint process and any subsequent disciplinary proceedings you may face. Together, you...

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