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September 21, 2017Posts

Defending Texas Attorneys Against Disciplinary Actions and Grievances by the State Bar

An attorney who receives a formal complaint from the State Bar of Texas needs to take fast action to protect his or her reputation and license to practice law. A complaint, even if later determined meritless, can have serious adverse impacts on your legal career. As a licensed attorney, you know that ignoring the complaint will not make it go away - you know allegations of misconduct or malpractice must be faced head-on. The State...

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September 20, 2017Posts

Disciplinary Action by The Texas Board of Professional Engineers

As a Professional Engineer, you are responsible for designing structures and systems that are integral to every aspect of modern life. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers serves as the regulatory body for PE's and its role is the "protection of the public [as] to license qualified engineers, enforce the Texas Engineering Practice Act, and to regulate the practice of professional engineering in Texas." Becoming a licensed PE is difficult, requiring education, experience, and examinations....

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September 19, 2017Posts

Is Your Pharmacy License Under Threat? What You Should Know about Agreed Board Orders

An investigatory notice from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) can put any pharmacist on edge. Complaints may range from failing to disclose information on a license renewal application to allowing non-technicians to handle medications. The Complaint Resolution Process The Texas State Board of Pharmacy evaluates all written complaints. The board investigates all complaints that fall under its jurisdiction and that violate Texas drug and pharmacy laws. An investigator handles the preliminary stages of...

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September 18, 2017Posts

How to Prepare for a Temporary Suspension/Emergency Suspension Hearing

All professional licensing boards in Texas—including the Texas Board of Nursing, the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, and the Texas Dental Board—can temporarily suspend a professional’s license under certain circumstances. Those named in license suspension hearings face a real risk of a long-term suspension or license revocation. When State Health Care Boards Issue Temporary Suspensions Agencies will enforce temporary and emergency suspensions if they believe a healthcare professional’s actions pose an...

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September 15, 2017Posts

Texas Considers Licensing Applied Behavior Analysts

A new bill is being considered by Texas state lawmakers which would introduce a new category of mental health profession into state law. According to The Houston Chronicle, applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic treatment which has had great success in treating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is the most well-known and long-standing treatment for children on the autism spectrum. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports this diagnosis...

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September 15, 2017Posts

How to Prepare for an Evidentiary Hearing Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) acts as a neutral legal forum for many boards and agencies across the state. Licensed professionals fighting against licensure complaints may participate in an administrative hearing before the SOAH if informal resolution processes fail. Administrative hearings before the SOAH are formal. Professionals should treat these proceedings as they would any other court matter. Use these tips to prepare for a license-related hearing with the SOAH: Watch a...

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September 14, 2017Posts

Preparing for a Texas Medical Board (TMB) Informal Show Compliance and Settlement Conference

An informal show compliance proceeding and settlement conference (ISC) offers physicians an opportunity to present their cases in front of a panel of board members. The seemingly casual nature of the process often gives physicians a false sense of security. The hearings are not as laid back as the name of the process suggests. Physicians under Texas Medical Board scrutiny should approach ISC proceedings with the same level of care and preparation as they would...

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September 13, 2017Medical License Defense Posts,Nursing License Defense Posts

5 Benefits of Partnering with an Experienced Nursing License Defense Attorney

Nurses work hard for years to achieve and maintain their licenses. A wrongful accusation filed with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) can lead to unfair sanctions, including license suspension or revocation. Nurses cannot pursue their careers with a revoked or suspended license. You can respond to a BON compliant investigation alone or with help from an experienced attorney. A Texas nurse license defense lawyer can protect nursing professionals from harsh and unreasonable disciplinary actions:...

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September 12, 2017Medical License Defense Posts

Best Practices: How to Avoid Trouble with Your Texas Pharmacist License

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) oversees the state’s pharmaceutical activities, including the conduct of pharmacists. The board reserves the right to investigate allegations of misconduct and to discipline pharmacists when necessary. Pharmacists in the state of Texas can and should take steps to protect their licenses from unreasonable and career-damaging allegations. Use these best practices to avoid trouble: Regularly review pharmacy laws and standards. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy offers resources to...

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September 11, 2017Posts

Substance Abuse Issues: Will I Be Able to Keep My Medical License if I Go to Rehab?

As a society in general, we know much more today about addiction than we did just a decade ago. Awareness has been heightened, and at least some of the stigma has diminished as well. Individuals with substance abuse issues come from all walks of life, and professions, and doctors are certainly not immune; in fact, they are just as likely as the rest of the population to suffer from problems with addiction. Doctors may be...

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