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Advertising Rules for Real Estate Inspectors

August 20, 2024 Professional License Defense

Advertising Rules for Real Estate Inspectors

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency in charge of licensing and regulating various real estate professionals, including real estate inspectors. One primary function of TREC is to ensure that these professionals follow all relevant laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that...

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Help Your Medical Practice Avoid Insurance Fraud

August 19, 2024 Medical License Defense

How to Help Your Medical Practice Avoid Insurance Fraud Allegations

All licensed professionals are subject to certain laws and rules that apply to their professions. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the state agency that licenses, regulates, and monitors physicians and other professionals for compliance with the laws and rules that govern them. Insurance fraud is an increasingly common allegation that medical practices may face before the TMB and other regulatory agencies.  Violations of rules and laws related to your profession, including insurance fraud, can...

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TSBPA Recent Enforcement Actions

August 18, 2024 Professional License Defense

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Recent Enforcement Actions

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (the Board) licenses and regulates certified professional accountants (CPAs) throughout the state of Texas. As a result, all complaints against CPAs go to the Board for investigation. The Board also files formal disciplinary charges when warranted, handles contested proceedings, and works to resolve these disciplinary proceedings. As the outcome of disciplinary proceedings can be severe, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced CPA license defense lawyer for...

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Felony Automatically Keep from Getting a License

August 17, 2024 Professional License Defense

Does a Felony Automatically Preclude You from Receiving a Professional, Occupational License?

Earning any type of professional or occupational license only occurs after you put in months or even years of studies, practice, and hard work. In some cases, your criminal history may impact your ability to obtain a professional or occupational license. Therefore, you need to know up front whether you will qualify for a license before you complete the licensure requirements and then find out that you are ineligible for a license. Especially if you...

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As a licensed professional, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your occupation or profession.

August 16, 2024 Professional License Defense

Why You Should Never Ignore a Licensing Board Complaint

As a licensed professional, you are subject to various rules and laws that govern your occupation or profession. You may face disciplinary action before your professional licensing board or agency if you violate any of those rules or laws. If that agency finds that you have violated a rule or law, you can face potential severe sanctions that may permanently impact your license and career. Therefore, you need strong legal representation during these proceedings to...

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Effectively Working with Your Licensing

August 15, 2024 Professional License Defense

Effectively Working with Your Licensing Defense Lawyer

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. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a professional license defense lawyer to protect your career. We can provide you with strong legal representation to assist you...

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Bertolino LLP

August 14, 2024 Articles

A Salute to London and A Decade of Dedication

Bertolino LLP is thrilled to celebrate London’s remarkable 10-year journey with us! Starting as a temporary employee, London’s exceptional skills and dedication quickly made her a permanent fixture on our team. Her impressive performance and hard work over the years have been crucial to our success. London’s expertise in managing financial responsibilities and her unwavering commitment have made her an invaluable asset to the firm. London has also brought a special touch to our workplace...

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Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences

July 28, 2024 Professional License Defense

Regulatory and Criminal Law Consequences of Real Estate Inspection Fraud

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is the state agency that licenses various real estate professionals, including inspectors, and ensures that they follow all relevant laws and rules. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all real estate inspectors must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that govern their profession, including those related to real estate inspection fraud.  If you...

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How Must a Veterinarian Comply

July 27, 2024 Medical Malpractice

How Must a Veterinarian Comply with the Prescription Monitoring Program?

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

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July 26, 2024 Professional License Defense

TDLR Releases FY 2023 Annual Report of Health Occupations Licensing and Complaint Data

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is a state agency that licenses and regulates many occupations requiring licenses or certifications. The occupations that TDLR monitors for compliance with applicable laws include several health occupations, such as dieticians, midwives, and podiatrists, among others. As part of its duties under state law, the TDLR receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed.  After you have completed the education and training to obtain...

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