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September 26, 2017 Posts

What Type of Discipline May a Licensing Board Hand Down?

Have you been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you? When your professional license is under attack by a licensing board, you are likely concerned about what type of discipline the board has the authority to impose. The truth is: complaints and subsequent investigations can possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license, or other disciplinary actions. Your livelihood, career, and reputation on are on the line. Our law firm helps professionals,...

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September 25, 2017 Posts

Licensed CPA and Facing Criminal Conviction: What You Need to Know

If you are facing criminal charges and you are a licensed CPA in Texas, your license may be at risk. Conviction of certain types of criminal offenses may carry severe disciplinary actions by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, including license revocation. It is imperative that you understand how a criminal conviction will affect your CPA license. Felony Conviction is a "Discreditable Act" Under the Rules of Professional Conduct for the Texas State Board...

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September 22, 2017 Nursing License Defense

Suspended Nursing License: When the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Must Suspend or Revoke a Nurse’s License

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses qualified registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and advanced nurse practitioners to practice throughout the state of Texas. It is the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the Texas Nursing Practice Act, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses, and adjudicating complaints. The Texas BON provides due process to a nurse when a complaint is filed against him or her, giving notice of the investigation and allegations. However, the BON’s primary objective is to ensure the...

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September 21, 2017 Posts

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, 2017 License Investigation

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, 2017 Posts

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, 2017 Posts

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, 2017 Posts

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, 2017 Posts

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, 2017 Posts

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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