Your license has come under attack, and it feels like the entire world knows. You’re afraid your online reputation will never recover. Time will obviously help, but that doesn't mean that you must just wait for this to all blow over. Instead, there are some steps you can take to minimize the damage. Step 1: Find out what is being said. It probably won’t be fun to read it, but you need to know what...
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Some laws are black and white. When you do something to violate the law, you know your actions were wrong. But other actions fall into a gray area—not exactly illegal, but not exactly right, either. These areas can be harder to navigate, yet choosing the wrong course can lead to your professional license being suspended or revoked. Our Texas professional license defense lawyer can help. Examples of Gray Areas You’re a realtor, debating how to...
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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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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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It’s a scenario that guarantees sleepless nights: The licensing board is already investigating you, and you know that you’ve done things they haven’t discovered yet. Perhaps you’re wondering if you should admit to the other wrongdoings before they’re discovered, hoping that the board will be lenient if you’re forthcoming. Sometimes this works. However, don't think that your disclosures will turn an adversarial proceeding to something friendlier. Before volunteering information to anyone, discuss your situation with...
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In Texas, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) oversees all aspects of the preparation, certification and standards of conduct of public school educators. It conducts investigations into teachers for alleged misconduct and has the power to discipline them. Punishment can range from a reprimand to license revocation in the worst cases. While the SBEC doesn’t directly terminate teachers, Texas state law prohibits teachers who lose or surrender their licenses from teaching at a public...
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As a dentist, have you ever added up the time and money you put into getting your license? Obtaining a dental license in Texas is a relatively straightforward process, but this simplicity masks the years of demanding work, study and dollars that went into it. So, in case you forgot, here’s a condensed version. Education Costs Your journey to a dental license didn't begin with dental degree; it began with your undergraduate degree. The average...
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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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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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The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOHA) was created in 1991 by the Texas Legislature as a neutral, independent forum where Texas agencies, licensing boards, other governmental entities, and private citizens can resolve legal disputes. SOAH is to conduct fair and objective administrative hearings and provide timely and efficient decisions. If you are defending your professional license against an attack by a Texas state licensing board, your case may require a SOAH hearing. While many...
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