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August 14, 2018Professional License Defense

Defending Against Accusations Filed Against Your Professional License

An accusation can be filed against your professional license for alleged violations of the law, alleged violations of the rules of your licensing board, breaches in your duties owed to the public, or other malfeasance. An accusation is lodged in the form of a formal complaint filed with your licensing board. Any individual who holds a professional, medical, or vocational license from a state licensing board, regulatory agency, or commission in Texas may be subject...

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August 13, 2018Professional License Defense

New CIT Training Requirements for Texas Peace Officers

The Texas CIT Association is a nonprofit organization that provides standardized training, support, and education in responding to those affected by mental illness and/or those who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Under Texas Senate Bill 1849 there is new CIT – Crisis Intervention Training – regarding Texas peace officer training. The previous 16-hour CIT training requirement ceased to exists on April 1, 2018. It is replaced with the new 40-hour CIT training requirement. How...

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August 07, 2018Professional License Defense

Texas Realtors: How the Code of Ethics Complaint Process Works

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the regulatory body for all real estate professionals in Texas, including real estate sales agents, brokers, and real estate inspectors. TREC was established by the Texas Legislature. This is the licensing entity in Texas that handles complaints lodged against any professional real estate license holder. The Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) is a professional membership association. Its mission is to promote and protect private-property ownership and rights, keep...

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July 27, 2018Professional License Defense

Top Complaints Made Against Real Estate Licensees

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC or the Commission) regulates all real estate professionals in Texas, including real estate sales agents, brokers, and real estate inspectors. TREC is the licensing entity in Texas that handles complaints lodged against any real estate license holder. The Commission investigates complaints made against any of the professionals it licenses for alleged violations of Texas law, The Real Estate License Act, or TREC Rules. The Commission also investigates allegations of...

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May 25, 2018Professional License Defense

How Are Complaints Against EMS Personnel Investigated?

Anyone can file a complaint against EMS workers―and complainants can even remain anonymous. After you have dedicated your life's work to helping people in urgent need of medical attention, even a single complaint could derail your career. If you have been notified of a complaint against your EMS license or certificate, we urge you to contact an EMT and paramedic license defense attorney to protect your career. EMS Compliance Group Complaints against EMS workers are...

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May 16, 2018Professional License Defense

Complaints Against CPAs – The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

You worked hard to obtain your CPA license in Texas. If you are suddenly facing a formal complaint, it could threaten your license. Even if you feel the complaint is unfounded, do not take it lightly. It is critical that you take aggressive action to defend yourself and ideally get the complaint dismissed. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (BPA) is the regulatory agency for Certified Public Accountants in Texas. The Board's mission is...

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April 24, 2018Professional License Defense

A Client Filed A Complaint Against Me, Am I Going to Lose my License?

Licensing board complaints are serious matters. Have you been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you? Has a previous client filed a complaint against you with your licensing board? If so, there are things you must do, actions you must take, to defend your license. A Client Filed A Complaint Against Me, Am I Going to Lose my License? It is a possibility. Anytime a complaint is filed against a licensee, their license...

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April 18, 2018Professional License Defense

Can I Find Out Who Filed a Complaint Against Me with the Licensing Board?

If you've been notified of a complaint filed against you with your professional licensing board, you may be reeling, and your first reactions may be anger, fear, confusion. In some cases, the person or entity who lodged the complaint against you will be identified in the notice the board sends to you. However, in some cases the licensing board will not identify the complainant. If the complaint notification is silent as to who is making...

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April 05, 2018Professional License Defense

Behavior Analysts Will Soon Need a License in Texas

Soon behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in Texas will need to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The requirements for licensing and enforcement procedures take effect on September 1, 2018. The applications for licensure are slated to be available on June 15th. Why Behavior Analysts Require State Licensure Texas Senate Bill 589, signed into law in 2017, established the regulatory framework for behavior analysts. In the Bill Analysis by...

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March 19, 2018Professional License Defense

The Results BERTOLINO LLP Get for Our Clients

Allegations of misconduct against a licensed professional are serious. Even if you believe the complaint is meritless, your license, career, and reputation are at risk. It is imperative that you mount a strong defense against the allegations pending against you. The best way to ensure the most favorable outcome in your case is to hire an experienced license defense attorney. In case after case, the attorneys at BERTOLINO LLP have successfully helped clients resolve a...

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