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The Implications of Failing to Respond to a Professional

December 08, 2024Professional License Defense

The Implications of Failing to Respond to a Professional Disciplinary Complaint

Navigating the rules and laws related to your profession can be complex, especially when you have received notice of a complaint against your license. Failing to respond to a licensing complaint can be highly detrimental to the outcome of your disciplinary proceedings. As a result, formulating a timely, informed, and effective response to the complaint is critical.  You will likely have only a short time to respond to your complaint. An experienced professional license defense...

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Review of Recent Enforcement Actions by the TSBPA

December 04, 2024Professional License Defense

Review of Recent Enforcement Actions by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs). Therefore, the TSBPA receives complaints about CPAs who have allegedly violated the laws and rules that govern them. If sufficient evidence of a violation exists, the TSBPA can bring formal enforcement action against CPAs.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TSBPA is crucial. Representation by experienced legal counsel is often significant in reaching...

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Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation Enforcement Actions

November 30, 2024Professional License Defense

Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation Enforcement Actions

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) certifies, monitors, and regulates all childcare providers in the state. These providers include childcare administrators, child-placing agency administrators, and center-based childcare operations, all of which must maintain certain requirements to remain eligible for various permits and licenses. Complaints against any childcare providers can result in disciplinary proceedings that can lead to the loss of licenses and permits, as well as other sanctions. If you are facing a complaint that someone...

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TREC Adopts Proposed Changes to Contract Form- New Broker Succession Rule

November 29, 2024Professional License Defense

TREC Adopts Proposed Changes to Contract Form, New Broker Succession Rule

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates real estate agents and brokers, as well as other real estate-related professionals. As part of its duties, different committees at TREC also work on proposed changes to rules and forms used in the real estate industry. Most recently, the Broker-Lawyer Committee (BLC) recommended several changes to the TREC contract forms. TREC also adopted a new broker succession rule at its August meeting.  Experienced legal counsel can...

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DWIs and Your Professional License

November 26, 2024Professional License Defense

DWIs and Your Professional License

Various state licensing boards and agencies license, oversee, and regulate different types of Texas professionals. These agencies ensure that these professionals comply with the laws and regulations that apply to them. The enforcement divisions of their respective licensing board agencies become involved upon receipt of complaints that licensed professionals have violated laws or regulations concerning their profession. One common ground for disciplinary complaints is a criminal arrest or conviction, including for a common criminal offense...

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What is the Role of an Admin Law Judge at the SOAH

November 25, 2024Professional License Defense

What is the Role of an Administrative Law Judge at the State Office of Administrative Hearings?

Many disciplinary proceedings for licensed professionals in Texas are resolved by informal agreements with their state licensing boards or agencies. These agreements may result in non-disciplinary corrective action or disciplinary action with stated penalties, depending on the severity of the violation. However, in some cases, the parties cannot agree to resolve the case. When the case is contested, and attempts to reach an agreement have failed, most licensing boards forward cases to the Texas State...

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Who Can File a Disciplinary Complaint Against a Licensed Pro

November 22, 2024Professional License Defense

Who Can File a Disciplinary Complaint Against a Licensed Professional?

All individuals holding professional licenses issued by the state must follow certain laws and rules. Licensed professionals must answer to the state agencies that license and regulate their professions. These state agencies receive complaints from various individuals concerning any allegations that licensed professionals have violated the rules that govern them.  Disciplinary complaints may lead to sanctions that adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation, which affects...

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What are Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

November 20, 2024Professional License Defense

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

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

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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