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Why you should not talk about professional complaints with colleagues

February 24, 2021Posts

Why You Should Not Talk About Professional Complaints With Colleagues

It's human nature to feel a need to share bad news with other people as a way of generating support. Professionals, for all the efforts they have gone through to obtain their licenses and to create successful careers for themselves, are people, after all, and share this need. But when a professional receives a formal complaint from their licensing Board, agency, or commission, they should do their very best to not succumb to the temptation...

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The sorts of complaints texas chiropractors must fight against

February 23, 2021Professional License Defense Posts

The Sorts of Complaints Texas Chiropractors Must Fight Against

Texas Chiropractors face numerous practical challenges in maintaining their practice through the years. Not least among these is adhering to chiropractic care standards as enforced by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Board accepts complaints from the public regarding potential lapses or violations in this standard of care—and when it determines that a chiropractor is culpable for the allegations (or, in certain circumstances, any breaches at all that are unearthed by an investigation), it...

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Why texas dentists should fight complaints made against their licenses

February 22, 2021Posts

Why Texas Dentists Should Fight Complaints Made Against Their Licenses

We know that becoming a dentist in Texas is no walk in the park. It's a tremendous commitment to a life full of sacrifices, a dedication to excellence, and requires spending a great deal of money—or taking on a heap of debt—to boot. While the act of obtaining a license to practice in Texas is itself fairly by-the-book, it is only the very last step on a long journey to becoming—and then comes the difficult...

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What not to do when you receive notice of a professional complaint in texas

February 21, 2021Posts

What Not to Do When You Receive Notice of a Professional Complaint in Texas

It's never a pleasant experience to receive notice that a formal complaint has been filed against your professional license. After all, any complaint made against a professional with your licensing Board not only puts you at risk of internal discipline but of losing your license altogether—which naturally risks both your reputation and your livelihood. But there are actions you can take (or fail to take) in such an event that only serves to make things...

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Texas pharmacists should avoid certain behavior to fend off complaints

February 20, 2021Posts

Texas Pharmacists Should Avoid Certain Behavior to Fend Off Complaints

Every Texas pharmacist knows that theirs is a profession that takes a great deal of effort to enter and remains demanding to maintain. From prescription errors to slipping into substance abuse due to easy availability, the practice of pharmacology has a vast number of potential pitfalls, many of which may lead to professional complaints. Such complaints come with the potential for severe discipline doled out by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, including the possibility...

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Texas physicians accused of not complying with prescription delegation regulations

February 19, 2021Posts

Texas Physicians Accused of Not Complying with Prescription Delegation Regulations

For physicians in Texas, there are certain regulations in place that decree just how and to whom they may delegate their authority to prescribe medications. The Texas Medical Board, which is charged with oversight of the medical profession, has made these rules quite stringent, as the ability to prescribe medications is one of the key elements to the profession and one that is most ripe for abuse. The only types of professionals to whom a...

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If your restaurant is accused of tabc license violations

February 18, 2021Posts

If Your Restaurant is Accused of TABC License Violations

Every establishment in the state of Texas that wishes to serve alcoholic beverages—be the bar, restaurant, or other forum—must gain a permit and license to do so. These licenses are dispensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which also serves to regulate the manufacture, importing, transporting and advertising of alcoholic beverages in the state. It also investigates alleged violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Code, which are often brought to its attention by complaints made by...

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Can a texas teacher lose their job because of a complaint

February 17, 2021Posts

Can a Texas Teacher Lose Their Job Because of a Complaint?

From time to time a Texas teacher will find they have been complained about to their licensing Board. These Formal complaints made to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification, a subsidiary organization to the Texas Education Agency, can be made by a member of the public, a fellow teacher, someone in the chain of administrative command—almost anyone, really. And such a complaint can lead to strong disciplinary action against the teacher's license or teacher’s...

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When a texas law enforcement officers professional license is at risk

February 16, 2021Posts

When a Texas Law Enforcement Officer’s Professional License is at Risk

In Texas, professional law enforcement officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. This organization is authorized to investigate complaints against a law enforcement officer in situations in which there is an alleged violation by that law enforcement officer of a law or a rule regarding training, licensing, certification, or the license-holder's appointment. It also handles scenarios where a law enforcement officer has been convicted of a criminal offense or has been placed...

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The punitive power of the texas medical board

February 15, 2021Posts

The Punitive Power of the Texas Medical Board

Physicians and other health care professionals in the state of Texas are subject to the rules and regulations of the Texas Medical Board. Not only does the Board set the standards that prospective practitioners must meet in order to earn their licenses to practice medicine, but it maintains the standards necessary for the ongoing practice of medicine. Every physician must adhere to the standard of care, the rules promulgated by the Board, and the laws...

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