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The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

July 07, 2024 Professional License Defense

The Complaint Process Before the Texas Optometry Board

The Texas Optometry Board (the Board) has jurisdiction over licensed optometrists in Texas. The Board monitors these licensees to ensure compliance with the laws and rules regulating their profession. As such, the Board receives, investigates, and prosecutes licensees when complaints arise alleging that they have violated the rules or laws they are subject to.  Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be key to a positive outcome in your case. As a...

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Handling a Complaint Against Your Cosmetology License

July 06, 2024 License Defense

Handling a Complaint Against Your Cosmetology License

A successful career as a cosmetologist requires you to complete the required education and training and build a clientele. One complaint from an unhappy customer to the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) can lead to an investigation and disciplinary action against your license. Even with groundless complaints, you must proactively protect your license and career. A cosmetology license defense attorney can assist you in fighting back against any disciplinary proceedings to safeguard your career. ...

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When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved

July 05, 2024 Professional License Defense

When Does the State Office of Administrative Hearings Become Involved with a Professional License Disciplinary Case?

All licensed professionals must follow the specific laws and rules that apply to their professions. Licensing boards and agencies monitor licensed professionals for compliance with those rules. Violations of rules and laws related to professional practices can lead to disciplinary complaints and sanctions that can adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation, which affects your ability to keep your job and support yourself.  Although Texas licensing...

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New Fingerprinting Criminal Background Checks for Physicians

July 04, 2024 Medical License Defense

New Fingerprinting / Criminal Background Checks for Physicians

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and various other medical professionals in Texas. New physicians must apply for licenses under Texas law to practice medicine in Texas, but practicing physicians are also subject to periodic renewal requirements to maintain their licenses. As part of the initial licensing and licensing renewal process, physicians are now subject to new criminal background check requirements, including new fingerprinting requirements that are likely to affect many physicians....

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How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

July 03, 2024 Professional License Defense

How to Handle the Informal Settlement Conference in a Licensing Board Proceeding

Earning a professional license comes from completing an often years-long process involving education, practical work experience, and license exams. However, the pressure continues once you have obtained your license. Even once you have your license, you must still maintain continuing education requirements, follow various rules and regulations, and periodically meet certain requirements to renew it. If you violate those rules, you can be subject to licensing board investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The outcome of a...

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Potential Types of Licensing Board Sanctions in Disciplinary Cases

July 02, 2024 Professional License Defense

Potential Types of Licensing Board Sanctions in Disciplinary Cases

As a licensed professional, you are subject to the rules and laws governing your profession. You can face disciplinary action before your licensing board if you violate any of those rules or laws. The sanctions you may face from your licensing board can be quite severe, ranging from a reprimand or minor corrective actions to losing your professional license. As a result, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to protect your license and...

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Potential Sanctions that Teachers May Face in Disciplinary

July 01, 2024 Professional License Defense

Potential Sanctions that Teachers May Face in Disciplinary Proceedings

Texas teachers, principals, and other educational professionals are subject to the Texas Board of Education (TEA) licensing requirements. The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), a TEA division, regulates and monitors these licensed professionals for compliance with laws and regulations related to them. As a result, SBEC receives all complaints against licensees and takes disciplinary action against them as needed.  An experienced teaching license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP will represent you in your disciplinary...

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Understanding the Potential for Disciplinary Action Concerning the RN Scope of Practice

May 20, 2024 Nursing License Defense

Navigating Scope of Practice: Protecting Your Nursing License in Texas

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates all nurses, including registered nurses (RNs). A violation of the Texas Nursing Practice Act or Board rules by an RN, including violations related to the scope of practice, can result in disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, if you are facing disciplinary proceedings resulting from alleged scope of practice or any other rule violations, consulting a nursing license defense lawyer to defend your license...

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Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Assesses $3M Penalty Against Ernst & Young LLP

May 19, 2024 License Defense

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Assesses $3M Penalty Against Ernst & Young LLP

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs). Therefore, TSBPA also investigates and prosecutes CPAs and CPA firms for alleged violations of the Public Accountancy Act or TSBPA rules. The TSBPA recently made headlines when it announced the imposition of a $3 million administrative penalty against Ernst & Young LLP, the largest penalty the TSBPA has assessed against a CPA firm in history. The sanctions that CPAs may...

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Is Discrimination a Ground for Discipline Against My Medical License

May 18, 2024 Medical License Defense

Is Discrimination a Ground for Discipline Against My Texas Medical License?

As a physician, you are subject to the Texas Medical Practice Act (the Act) and other rules and laws that govern your profession. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses, monitors, and regulates all individuals with medical licenses. Therefore, if a patient, a patient's family member, a colleague, an employer, or any member of the public files a complaint against you, including a complaint based on discrimination, the Board must evaluate, investigate, and process the complaint...

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