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How Resigning Can Affect a Teaching License

January 29, 2024 Professional License Defense

How Can Resigning Your Position as a Teacher Affect Your Teaching Certificate

When you are a certified educator in Texas, you must follow the rules and laws that apply to your profession, or you can face disciplinary action by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)’s State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). For instance, resigning from a teaching position without following the proper protocols can lead to discipline. The consequences of disciplinary actions can be significant because they can threaten your license and career.  In this situation, you need...

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What Factors Does the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Use in Determining Disciplinary Sanctions for License Holders (002) (1)

January 28, 2024 Medical License Defense

What Factors Does the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Use in Determining Disciplinary Sanctions for License Holders?

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) licenses and monitors psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists for compliance with applicable rules and laws. If someone files a complaint against one of these behavioral health professionals, BHEC will investigate the complaint and file disciplinary proceedings as needed. Disciplinary proceedings against these professionals can result in severe sanctions. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that may adversely impact your psychologist, social worker, counselor,...

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Factors that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Considers in Issuing Disciplinary Sanctions

January 27, 2024 Medical License Defense

Factors that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Considers in Issuing Disciplinary Sanctions to Dentist

Disciplinary proceedings by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (“the Board”) that arise from a complaint can lead to serious consequences that may endanger your career. Therefore, securing legal representation by an experienced dental license defense lawyer at Bertolino LLP, can be critical from the outset of any complaint against you. Disciplinary Sanctions by the Board The Board can issue various sanctions in response to findings that licensed dentists have violated one or more of...

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Scenarios that May Endanger Your Pharmacist’s License

January 26, 2024 Medical License Defense

Scenarios that May Endanger Your Pharmacist’s License

As a pharmacist, you can face serious consequences if your licensing board finds that you have violated the rules or laws that govern your profession. Therefore, having a pharmacist license defense lawyer on your side to defend you in disciplinary proceedings can be critical to protecting your career and your professional reputation. By obtaining legal counsel, you will be better positioned to fight back against the severe sanctions you may face in disciplinary proceedings. 22...

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Who Decides My Case – the Administrative Law Judge or the Licensing Board

January 25, 2024 Professional License Defense

Who Decides My Case – the Administrative Law Judge or the Licensing Board?

All occupations and professionals that require some license or certification through the state of Texas are subject to licensing board rules and laws that govern them. Any violations of those rules or laws can lead to investigations and disciplinary action against your license by the relevant licensing board or agency. Contested disciplinary cases often go to hearings before administrative law judges at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). The procedures for issuing a final...

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Continuing Education Requirements and Your Professional

January 24, 2024 License Defense

Continuing Education Requirements and Your Professional License

Most states require you to complete a minimum of continuing education hours each year to maintain a professional license. The amount and nature of the education requirements vary according to the nature of the profession and the state laws involved. In almost all circumstances, failure to comply with continuing education requirements can result in disciplinary action against your occupational license.  A Texas professional license defense attorney may be able to defend you in disciplinary proceedings...

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January 23, 2024 License Defense

What Must Be Posted in Every Texas Real Estate Brokerage Office?

According to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), if you're operating a Texas real estate brokerage office, several pieces of information must be posted at your principal office, other physical locations, and on your website.   Failure to abide by this law and others could prompt an investigation that may lead to the revocation of your real estate license or other unwanted penalties. Fortunately, the Texas real estate license defense attorneys at Bertolino LLP will provide...

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Advertising Rules for CPAs

January 23, 2024 License Defense

Advertising Rules for CPAs

As professionals, certified public accountants (CPAs) must follow the rules and laws governing their professions, including those concerning advertising. Failure to follow the applicable rules and laws can result in disciplinary proceedings before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA). These proceedings can have severe consequences and long-lasting implications for CPAs’ licenses and careers. Contact a Texas CPA license defense lawyer for assistance if you face disciplinary action against your CPA license for advertising...

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Medical Professionals and Social Media Usage

January 22, 2024 Medical License Defense

Medical Professionals and Social Media Usage

Various scenarios can lead to medical professionals facing disciplinary proceedings before their respective licensing boards and agencies. Nowadays, most professionals use some social media platform, whether for business or pleasure, including medical professionals. However, when using social media, medical professionals must be aware of and abide by the laws that govern their profession. An experienced medical license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any disciplinary proceedings regarding alleged violations of the Medical Practice Act...

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Student Loan Debts and Professional Licenses

January 21, 2024 Professional License Defense

Student Loan Debts and Professional Licenses

As a licensed professional, you can face disciplinary action by your licensing board or agency for various reasons, resulting in undesirable consequences. In some states, a failure to pay student loan debts can cause your licensing board to bring disciplinary proceedings against you. Fortunately, in the state of Texas, that is no longer the case. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings before your professional licensing board or agency, you should not hesitate to contact a...

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