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March 12, 2026 Medical License Defense

Sanctions for Medical Professionals Before the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) monitors Texas doctors and other healthcare professionals for compliance with the Texas Medical Practice Act and other applicable laws and rules. Failure to follow these laws can result in disciplinary action against doctors and other healthcare professionals. Disciplinary proceedings can sometimes lead to significant penalties, including losing your license. When facing adverse consequences due to a disciplinary proceeding before your licensing board, you likely need the advice and counsel of...

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March 11, 2026 Professional License Defense

TDLR Disciplinary Actions Against Barbers and Cosmetologists

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) licenses, monitors, and regulates dozens of licensed professions for compliance with the rules and regulations that apply to them, including barbers and cosmetologists. A summary of recent disciplinary actions by TDLR against barbers and cosmetologists follows. No matter your situation, a professional license defense lawyer can help. We aim to assist you with your proceedings before TDLR and achieve the most positive outcome possible in your case. Disciplinary...

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March 10, 2026 Dental License Defense

How Dental Professionals Can Avoid Disciplinary Action

If you are a licensed dental professional, such as a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant, you should know that certain actions can lead to disciplinary action against you by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). If you are in this situation, an experienced dental license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP will work to keep you informed of your rights and responsibilities during your disciplinary proceedings. Common Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Dentists According...

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March 03, 2026 Articles

Growth rewards excellence. Structure protects it.

“Growth rewards excellence. Structure protects it.” Growth is exciting. That said, in professional license defense, growth isn’t the headline, protection is. Over the past year, our firm has grown significantly. That growth reflects trust from professionals who place their careers, reputations, and futures in our hands. That trust deserves structure. When your professional license is at risk, you do not need urgency behind the scenes. You need steadiness, you need clarity. You need a team...

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February 26, 2026 Nursing License Defense

Nurses Involved in Operation Nightingale Facing Disciplinary Charges Before the Texas Board of Nursing

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) regulates the practice of nursing, sets licensure standards, and enforces all pertinent rules and regulations. Recent press coverage of “Operation Nightingale,” a scheme in which individuals are accused of obtaining fraudulent nursing credentials, has led to multiple formal charges before the Texas BON. If the BON accuses you of violating the rules or laws that govern the nursing profession, your reputation and career are at risk. When you receive...

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February 02, 2026 Articles

The team’s duty is to the mission. Leadership’s duty is to the team.

This is a simple truth we’ve seen play out time and again in successful organizations. High-performing teams don’t happen by accident. They happen when people are clear on what needs to be done, and leaders are just as clear on their responsibility to remove obstacles, provide resources, and create an environment where the work can actually get done. For teams, the focus is execution: meeting deadlines, serving clients, complying with regulations, and delivering results. That’s...

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September 19, 2025 Nursing License Defense

Board Jurisdiction Over Nursing Practice in Any Role and Use of the Nursing Title

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) ensures that all Texas nurses comply with the rules and laws that apply to the nursing profession. As a result, BON receives complaints against a nurse for violating an applicable rule or law, including those related to nursing practice and the use of the nursing title. In these circumstances, BON must investigate whether enforcement action against the nurse is necessary. If BON ultimately decides that you have violated a...

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September 18, 2025 License Defense

Social Media and Your Professional License

Social media is an all-too-frequent ground for the discipline of professionals by state licensing boards or agencies. As a result, professionals must be wary of violating rules by posting certain messages, pictures, or links on any social media platform. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before your licensing agency can be a substantial step in reaching a positive outcome in your case. Therefore, if you are facing disciplinary investigations, complaints,...

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September 17, 2025 License Defense

Proposals for Decisions and Your Licensing Board

State licensing boards and agencies license and regulate professionals in Texas. These agencies ensure that the professionals they oversee comply with state and federal rules and laws that govern their profession. As a result, disciplinary proceedings may result if someone alleges that you have violated a rule or law related to your profession. Contested disciplinary proceedings can lead to a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). A professional license defense attorney can...

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September 16, 2025 License Defense

Texas Proposes Two-Track Path to CPA Licensing

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (the Board) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs) for compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Most recently, the Texas legislature has proposed a two-track pathway to CPA licensing, which could alter the requirements previously required for a CPA license. Having experienced legal counsel on your side when dealing with the Board can be significant in reaching a positive outcome in your case. Therefore, you should consult a CPA...

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