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October 31, 2017Professional License Defense

What is an Administrative Hearing?

An Administrative Hearing is a "trial-like proceeding before an administrative agency or administrative law judge.  As in a trial, evidence is proffered and testimony is given." If you are defending your professional license against an attack by a Texas state licensing board, your case may require an administrative hearing. What is an Administrative Hearing? Complaints filed against licensees of Texas licensing boards are resolved by Administrative Hearings before the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing...

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October 30, 2017Professional License Defense

3 Things To Avoid Doing After Being Notified of a Board Complaint

After a licensing board, state agency, or commission notifies you of a complaint filed against you, there are three primary things you should avoid doing. 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. Do Not Avoid Dealing with the Complaint - Do Not Miss Deadlines, Do Not Put Off Hiring an Attorney It is important to...

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October 26, 2017Professional License Defense

Should I Contact the Licensing Board About the Complaint Filed 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 contact the licensing board to explain your side of the events in question, or you may want information about the complaint process. However, as a general rule you should not discuss the matter with anyone other than your...

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October 17, 2017Professional License Defense

How After-Hours Activities Can Lead to the Suspension of Your Texas Professional License

In the State of Texas, the practice of medicine, law, accounting, optometry, veterinary medicine among other professions requires licensure by a state board (or other licensing entity). Many professionals may be surprised to learn that their licensure can be jeopardized by activities they engage in outside of work. Suspension or revocation of a professional license can affect a person’s career for years to come, and it is therefore highly important to defend such actions quickly...

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September 01, 2017Professional License Defense

Disciplinary Action from the Texas Department of Insurance: Can I Contest My Fine?

The insurance industry is one fraught with complex rules and regulations. Often centered around health and safety issues—especially for medical and auto—the world of insurance requires enormous responsibility for everyone involved, whether they are buying, selling, or administering to policies. Insurance agents are known to have some of the most stressful jobs in the US. After the initial meeting with a potential customer, there may be an ongoing relationship that lasts for years or even...

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July 31, 2017Nursing License Defense,Professional License Defense

Grounds for Disciplinary Action at the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the regulatory agency that licenses qualified registered nurses to practice as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. BON is tasked with enforcing the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the BON Rules and Regulations by setting minimum standards for nursing practice and nursing education, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses, and adjudicating complaints. Complaints Filed Against Nurses The Texas...

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July 14, 2017Professional License Defense

The Top 7 Reasons Texas Pharmacists Lose Their Licenses

Getting your pharmacy license was challenging work and building a professional career and reputation took years of careful effort, so protect your license. Here are some of the most common reasons that pharmacists have lost theirs. A felony conviction. Texas law is clear on this one: “The board shall revoke a license or registration upon the imprisonment of the licensee, the registrant, or the owner of a pharmacy following a felony conviction.” This could include...

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July 13, 2017Professional License Defense

The Top 7 Reasons Texas Real Estate Professionals Lose Their Licenses

Being careless with other people’s money. Whether it’s moving money around, sloppy bookkeeping or borrowing from clients, money mistakes are the fastest ways to lose your real estate license. If the money isn’t yours, put it in escrow with the title company or a trust account… and then don’t touch it. Not telling the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.  Outright lying can get you in trouble, but so can misrepresenting yourself, embellishing and...

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July 07, 2017Professional License Defense

What If You Lose Your License? Alternative Career Paths for Dentists

The worst has happened: You’ve lost your dental license. Now what? At first, it might feel like your career is over. But you haven’t lost all that hard-work and schooling—not by a long shot. While you might have to give up your dentistry practice, you can still work in the dental field or pursue jobs that would make use of your medical knowledge and experience. Here are some alternatives. Academia Many dental schools have a...

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July 06, 2017Professional License Defense

Common Mistakes Pharmacists Should Avoid

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, medication errors cause at least one death every day and injure around 1.3 million Americans every year. As pharmacists are aware, small mistakes can lead to major, even life-threatening, problems. Here are some common practices pharmacists should avoid. Wrong Patient John Smith picks up his prescription from the pharmacy. He glances at the bottle, sees his name, and thinks no more of it. The problem is that...

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