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Proposed Rules Changes for Texas Veterinarians

September 03, 2024 License Defense

Proposed Rules Changes for Texas Licensed Veterinarians

All licensed professionals are subject to certain laws and rules that apply to their professions. The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME), currently under the administrative umbrella of the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) by state law, is the state agency that licenses and regulates veterinarians. As a result, TBVME also receives complaints about veterinarians and initiates enforcement actions against them for violations of rules and laws as needed.  Violations of rules...

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Texas BON – FY 2023 Enforcement Report

September 02, 2024 Medical License Defense

Texas Board of Nursing – FY 2023 Enforcement Report

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates nurses to ensure they comply with all applicable laws and rules. As an integral part of its responsibilities under state law, the BON receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed. Disciplinary proceedings can have serious repercussions for your nursing license. Therefore, if you receive a complaint against your license, we urge you to seek assistance from an experienced nursing license defense lawyer. The...

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TDLR and Sanctions to Impose in a License Discip Case

September 01, 2024 License Defense

How Does the TDLR Decide the Sanctions to Impose Against a License Holder?

Earning any occupational license occurs after you put in a substantial amount of time and effort. As a result, when the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) receives a complaint against you, the potential thought of losing your license or ability to work, even temporarily, can be devastating. An occupational license defense attorney can help you fight back against the allegations you are facing and work to minimize any sanctions that your licensing board...

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August 31, 2024 License Defense

Will I Lose My Law License if I Get a DUI?

As a licensed attorney, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your profession, which include the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. You may face disciplinary action before the State Bar of Texas if you violate any of those rules or laws. If that agency finds that you committed a violation, like being arrested and/or convicted of a crime, you can face potentially severe sanctions that may...

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The Implications of Signing an Agreed Order

August 30, 2024 Professional License Defense

The Implications of Signing an Agreed Order in Your Professional Disciplinary Proceedings

An experienced professional license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before your licensing agency. We can review the allegations of violations that your case involves and work to strategize the most effective defense for your case, which may involve signing an agreed order in some cases. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a professional license defense lawyer to protect your career. We...

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August 28, 2024 Professional License Defense

Defending Professionals With a Comprehensive Approach

The standing you established as an expert in your field can be put at risk by one accusation of misconduct made to a licensing board, agency, or commission. For example, a real-estate buyer claims you treated them unfairly; a homeowner declares you did not complete the work they paid you to perform; or a patient accuses you of abuse.  Our Texas professional license defense lawyers have years of experience defending professional, medical, and vocational license...

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Getting a Criminal History Evaluation from BHEC

August 24, 2024 Professional License Defense

Obtaining a Criminal History Evaluation Letter from BHEC

Becoming a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, psychologist, or social worker in the state of Texas is a lengthy process that requires education, training, examination, and meeting certain other requirements. All these steps toward licensing or certification take place through the Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC), the same agency that regulates and monitors these professionals for compliance with applicable laws. If there is any question about whether your criminal history disqualifies for any of...

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Rule 291.29 Pharmacist Responsibility

August 23, 2024 Medical License Defense

Rule 291.29: A Pharmacist’s Professional Responsibility to Prevent Non-Therapeutic Dispensing of Controlled Substances

Texas pharmacists are subject to the oversight of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (the Board). This agency not only licenses pharmacists but regulates them to ensure compliance with laws and regulations appliable to their profession. Under Texas law, the Board has the authority to discipline licensed pharmacists and technicians who violate these laws, which can lead to serious consequences.  If you are facing a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before the Board, your first call...

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The Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses

August 22, 2024 Medical License Defense

The Texas Peer Assistance Program (TPAPN) for Nurses

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is a state agency that licenses and regulates nursing professionals for compliance with the laws and rules that govern them. As part of its duties under state law, the BON receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed.   After you have completed the extensive education and training to obtain a license or certification in your field, you have a lot at stake. Therefore, if you receive...

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Dental Examiners Efforts of ADA to Prevent Stigma

August 21, 2024 Medical License Defense

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Leads Efforts of American Dental Association to Prevent Stigma of Professionals Seeking Mental Health Assistance

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) licenses and regulates dentists and dental hygienists. As part of its regulatory efforts, the TSBDE receives complaints, investigates allegations of wrongdoing, and brings formal disciplinary action against licensees as needed. Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the TSBDE can be critical to reaching a positive outcome in your case. As a result, if you are facing disciplinary investigations, complaints, or formal proceedings before the TSBDE, you...

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