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When Your Licensing Board Probates Your License Suspension

December 09, 2024 Professional License Defense

When Your Licensing Board Probates Your License Suspension: What Does This Mean for You and Your Ability to Work?

Sanctions for violating rules and laws that apply to your profession can significantly adversely affect your license, career, and financial stability. One misstep or error in judgment can lead to disciplinary proceedings before your licensing board or agency. When you are facing a disciplinary complaint, consulting a professional license defense lawyer to defend your license can be crucial to successfully fighting against misconduct allegations and reaching a positive outcome in your case. Defining a Probated License Suspension...

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The Implications of Failing to Respond to a Professional

December 08, 2024 Professional License Defense

The Implications of Failing to Respond to a Professional Disciplinary Complaint

Navigating the rules and laws related to your profession can be complex, especially when you have received notice of a complaint against your license. Failing to respond to a licensing complaint can be highly detrimental to the outcome of your disciplinary proceedings. As a result, formulating a timely, informed, and effective response to the complaint is critical.  You will likely have only a short time to respond to your complaint. An experienced professional license defense...

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Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas BON

December 07, 2024 Nursing License Defense

Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings Before the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) is responsible for regulating and monitoring all levels of licensed nurses. As a result, if TBON receives a complaint against a licensed nurse for a violation of the Nursing Practice Act or another rule or law that governs nurses, it has a duty to investigate and prosecute that complaint, if merited. If TBON ultimately decides that you have violated an applicable rule or law, you could face sanctions that...

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December 06, 2024 Teacher License Defense

Widespread Impact of Texas Teacher Certification Scandal: New Details Emerge

Recent updates from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provide further insight into the scale of the ongoing teacher certification fraud investigation, highlighting its extensive reach across the state. TEA Identifies Over 100 Teachers Under Investigation The TEA has named 102 educators as part of its investigation into the fraudulent certification scheme, which enabled approximately 200 individuals to bypass proper testing procedures. Nearly 40 of these educators were employed in Houston-area school districts, including 15 in...

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What Licenses and Certifications does the TMB Issue and Regulate

December 06, 2024 Medical License Defense

What Licenses and Certifications Does the TMB Issue and Regulate?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. As part of its regulatory duties, the TMB receives complaints about these medical professionals and investigates those complaints against them. The TMB also brings formal disciplinary action against those professionals if there is evidence that they have violated the rules or laws that govern their professions. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be...

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Texas Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Texas Rules of Professional Conduct

December 05, 2024 License Defense

Texas Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Texas Rules of Professional Conduct

The Texas State Bar licenses and regulates attorneys in Texas. This entity ensures that lawyers follow the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure govern lawyer disciplinary proceedings that result from violations of the Disciplinary Rules. Any violations of those rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the State Bar.  As a licensed attorney in the state of Texas, you must keep up to date with any changes in the...

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Review of Recent Enforcement Actions by the TSBPA

December 04, 2024 Professional License Defense

Review of Recent Enforcement Actions by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs). Therefore, the TSBPA receives complaints about CPAs who have allegedly violated the laws and rules that govern them. If sufficient evidence of a violation exists, the TSBPA can bring formal enforcement action against CPAs.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TSBPA is crucial. Representation by experienced legal counsel is often significant in reaching...

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Prescription Requirements for Optometrists

December 03, 2024 Medical License Defense

Prescription Requirements for Optometrists

The Texas Optometry Board (TOB) is the state agency that handles licensing and disciplinary matters for optometrists in Texas. Unfortunately, optometrists, like all professionals, may be subject to complaints by patients, colleagues, and other members of the public. Complaints can involve any of the rules and laws that govern optometrists, including the requirements for prescriptions issued by optometrists, both in terms of prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, and prescriptions for medications.  Even if the complaint has...

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TDLR Amends Rules for Auctioneers

December 02, 2024 License Defense

TDLR Amends Rules for Auctioneers

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses, oversees, and disciplines various occupations, including auctioneers. As part of its licensing role, TDLR develops rules that govern the auctioneering profession.  An experienced occupational license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings that you may face before TDLR. We can review the licensure or disciplinary issues that your case involves and work to develop strategies to resolve those issues most effectively....

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Potential Sanctions for Social Workers in Disciplinary Cases

December 01, 2024 License Defense

Potential Sanctions for Social Workers in Disciplinary Cases

The Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC) licenses and regulates several kinds of behavioral health professionals, including social workers. These professionals are subject to various rules and laws that govern their profession. If you are accused of violating one of these laws or rules, you may face disciplinary proceedings before the BHEC. A social work license defense attorney can help you navigate your disciplinary proceedings. Together, you can work to maintain your social work license and continue...

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