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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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What Factors Does TDLR Consider in Determining if Your Criminal History Disqualifies You From an Occupational License (002)

January 20, 2024 Professional License Defense

What Factors Does TDLR Consider in Determining if Your Criminal History Disqualifies You from an Occupational License?

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) issues licenses for various occupations. As a result, they review all applications and eligibility requirements for individuals seeking those licenses, including their criminal histories. TDLR also issues Criminal History Evaluation Letters, which allow prospective applicants to gauge their eligibility for an occupation before going through the entire licensing process and then learning that their criminal history makes them ineligible. An occupational license defense lawyer may be able...

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Legislation Reform for TMB

January 19, 2024 Medical License Defense

Texas Medical Board Reform

On May 30, 2023, Texas House Bill 1998 went to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his signature. This new law reforms the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and takes measures to crack down on doctors whom some allege are potentially dangerous to patients. The law addresses many of the problems that Austin KXAN’s “Still Practicing” investigations uncovered. Undoubtedly, the outcome of disciplinary proceedings for doctors can be severe. If you face disciplinary proceedings before the TMB,...

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Acupuncturist Licensing and Disciplinary Actions

January 18, 2024 Professional License Defense

Acupuncturist Licensing and Disciplinary Actions

The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE), which falls under the auspices of the Texas Medical Board (TMB), licenses and monitors acupuncturists for compliance with applicable rules and laws. If someone files a complaint against an educator, the TMB will investigate the complaint and file disciplinary proceedings as needed. Disciplinary proceedings against acupuncturists accused of violating these laws and rules can result in severe sanctions. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that may adversely...

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Driver Education and Safety Programs New Rules Take Effect June 1 2023

January 17, 2024 Articles

Driver Education and Safety Programs

Disciplinary proceedings by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) that arise from a complaint can lead to serious consequences that may endanger your career. Therefore, securing legal representation by an experienced driver education provider license defense lawyer at Bertolino LLP, can be critical from the outset of any complaint against you. To maintain your licensure as a teacher, instructor, school, or course provider for driver education and safety programs, you must remain aware and...

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What is the National Practitioner Data Bank and Why Is It Important (002)

January 16, 2024 Articles

What is the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) and Why is it Important?

As a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other licensed medical professional, you can face serious consequences if your licensing board finds that you have violated the rules or laws that govern your profession. In some cases, disciplinary action against you can result in an adverse report to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), a confidential database of information available to hospitals and state medical boards. Therefore, having a medical license defense lawyer on your side to...

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I Disagree with My Licensing Agencys Final Action in my Case. Is There Anything that I Can Do (002)

January 15, 2024 License Defense

I Disagree with My Licensing Agency’s Final Action in My Case. Is There Anything that I Can Do?

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. Once your licensing board has issued a decision in your disciplinary proceedings, you may face severe consequences. A poor outcome has the potential to ruin...

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5 Things to Know About Your Licensing Board Complaint

January 14, 2024 License Defense

Four (4) Things to Know About Your Texas Licensing Board Complaint

Your professional or occupational license allows you to use your education, training, and skills to help others in your field of expertise. You will likely feel upset and overwhelmed when you receive a complaint against your license. Depending on the outcome of the licensing board’s investigation and any ensuing disciplinary proceedings, you risk losing your license or being unable to continue working in your field, perhaps temporarily or even permanently.  A Texas licensing board defense...

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How Tax Debts Can Lead to Professional Discipline

January 13, 2024 Professional License Defense

How Tax Debts Can Lead to Professional Discipline

Just as professionals must follow the rules and laws that govern their professions, they also must follow other federal and state laws, including those concerning taxes. For some professionals, failing to file income tax returns or committing tax fraud or similar crimes can result in professional disciplinary proceedings. These proceedings can have severe consequences and long-lasting implications for individuals’ licenses and careers. Contact a Texas license defense lawyer for assistance if you face disciplinary action...

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Avoiding HIPAA Violations on Social Media

January 12, 2024 License Defense

How Can Texas Licensed Medical Professionals Avoid HIPAA Violations on Social Media?

Medical professionals can face disciplinary proceedings before their respective licensing boards and agencies for various reasons. In today’s world, almost everyone uses some version of a social media platform, and medical professionals are no exception. However, when using social media, medical professionals must refrain from running afoul of the laws that govern their profession, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).  An experienced license defense lawyer can represent your interests in any...

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