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July 05, 2017 Posts

What Is A SOAH Hearing? The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings

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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July 04, 2017 Posts

What to Know Before Appearing Before the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)

You've worked for years to become a vocational nurse, registered nurse, or nurse practitioner in Texas. If a complaint is filed against you, your career and livelihood are in jeopardy. It is imperative that you are prepared to properly defend yourself against a Board of Nursing complaint that has been lodged against you. What to Know Before Appearing Before the Texas Board of Nursing The best course of action when you are notified of a...

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July 03, 2017 Posts

5 FAQ’s We Answer for Our Clients, Texas Professional License Defense

When your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are understandably under a lot of stress. 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. Our law firm helps professionals, like you, keep their licenses when those licenses are under attack. At our initial case evaluation many of our clients express...

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June 30, 2017 Posts

How Can A License Defense Attorney Help Me Defend My Medical License?

Allegations of misconduct filed with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) are serious. Even if you believe the allegations to be baseless, it is important to address the complaint head-on and immediately. The TMB has the power to revoke or suspend your license. You may feel equipped to respond to the complaint on your own. However, the initial responses given to the TMB are critical. Properly responding to and defending against a TMB complaint is time...

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June 29, 2017 Posts

Defending Your Teaching Credentials – Texas Teaching License Defense

Teaching is a challenging job, and is one of the most important in our society. As an educator, you have dedicated your career to giving Texas children the tools they need to lead happy and productive lives. You make an important contribution to our future by teaching our youth, and Texas needs people like you to continue to make a difference. It you are facing a complaint that puts your teaching license in jeopardy, it...

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June 28, 2017 Professional License Defense

Acupuncturist: What You Need to Know If A Complaint Is Filed with the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners

As a licensed acupuncturist, you provide your patients with non-invasive healing. You have worked hard to earn your acupuncturist license from the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. Despite the Board's strict licensing regulations, the use of acupuncture in health care treatment often comes under fire. Further, a single complaint filed with the Board can destroy your acupuncturist career, livelihood, and your professional reputation. What You Need to Know About the Texas State Board of...

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The process for filing a complaint against a chiropractor in texas

June 27, 2017 Posts

Texas Chiropractic Board Amended Rules on “Unprofessional Conduct” in Chiropractic Care

Appreciation for licensed chiropractors and the valuable health care services they provide continues to grow throughout Texas. More than one in 20 Americans seek treatment every year from a chiropractor. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) is in place to ensure that all chiropractors have a strong understanding of their chosen profession and follow ethical expectations. The Boards mission is "to promote, preserve, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of...

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June 26, 2017 Posts

Possible Disciplinary Action from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Are you facing an investigation by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors? If so, you may be wondering what are the possible disciplinary actions that can be taken against you. Once a complaint is filed against you with the Board, your career, reputation, and livelihood are at stake. It is imperative that you seek representation from an experienced professional license defense attorney. We understand that as a licensed professional counselor you dedicated...

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June 23, 2017 Posts

Overview of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Complaint Process

When you decided to become a veterinarian in Texas, you probably did so because you are a compassionate person who cares for the well-being of animals. You spent years training to be able to make the lives of animals better and to perform your job to the highest professional standards. If you're now facing a complaint with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, your career, livelihood, and reputation are at risk. Even if you...

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June 22, 2017 Posts

Understanding the National Practitioner Data Bank

The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is a website of information about various adverse actions taken against health care practitioners, providers, and suppliers. It's stated Mission is: To improve health care quality, protect the public, and reduce health care fraud and abuse in the U.S. The NPDB was established by Congress in 1986 and serves a number of purposes: It allows hospitals, clinics, licensing boards, and other entities to easily access information when considering whether...

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