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January 31, 2024 Medical License Defense

Changes in Texas Medical Board Laws: What You Need to Know

The Texas legislature recently performed a major overhaul of the Texas Medical Board (TMB), sparked partly by a journalist’s yearlong investigation into various doctors with serious disciplinary histories and allegations of the TMB’s failure to protect patients effectively. As a result, doctors must be aware of the new laws that will directly affect the TMB and their licenses should they face allegations of misconduct. An experienced medical license defense lawyer can represent your interests in...

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January 30, 2024 Professional License Defense

Defining Crimes of Moral Turpitude: How Do They Affect Your Professional License?

Criminal offenses may have adverse consequences for many professional licensees, whether they result in a conviction or deferred adjudication. The laws that govern various professions include "crimes of moral turpitude" as offenses that can lead to disciplinary proceedings affecting license holders. A professional license defense lawyer can assist you in defending your professional license when your criminal history endangers your career. Defining Crimes of Moral Turpitude Crimes of moral turpitude typically involve dishonesty, fraud, deceit,...

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How Resigning Can Affect a Teaching License

January 29, 2024 Professional License Defense

How Can Resigning Your Position as a Teacher Affect Your Teaching Certificate

When you are a certified educator in Texas, you must follow the rules and laws that apply to your profession, or you can face disciplinary action by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)’s State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). For instance, resigning from a teaching position without following the proper protocols can lead to discipline. The consequences of disciplinary actions can be significant because they can threaten your license and career. In this situation, you need...

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January 28, 2024 Medical License Defense

What Factors Does the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Use in Determining Disciplinary Sanctions for License Holders?

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) licenses and monitors psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists for compliance with applicable rules and laws. If someone files a complaint against one of these behavioral health professionals, BHEC will investigate the complaint and file disciplinary proceedings as needed. Disciplinary proceedings against these professionals can result in severe sanctions. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that may adversely impact your psychologist, social worker, counselor,...

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January 27, 2024 Medical License Defense

Factors that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Considers in Issuing Disciplinary Sanctions to Dentist

Disciplinary proceedings by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (“the Board”) that arise from a complaint can lead to serious consequences that may endanger your career. Therefore, securing legal representation by an experienced dental license defense lawyer at Bertolino LLP, can be critical from the outset of any complaint against you. Disciplinary Sanctions by the Board The Board can issue various sanctions in response to findings that licensed dentists have violated one or more of...

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January 26, 2024 Medical License Defense

Scenarios that May Endanger Your Pharmacist’s License

As a pharmacist, you can face serious consequences if your licensing board finds that you have violated the rules or laws that govern your profession. Therefore, having a pharmacist license defense lawyer on your side to defend you in disciplinary proceedings can be critical to protecting your career and your professional reputation. By obtaining legal counsel, you will be better positioned to fight back against the severe sanctions you may face in disciplinary proceedings. 22...

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January 25, 2024 Professional License Defense

Who Decides My Case – the Administrative Law Judge or the Licensing Board?

All occupations and professionals that require some license or certification through the state of Texas are subject to licensing board rules and laws that govern them. Any violations of those rules or laws can lead to investigations and disciplinary action against your license by the relevant licensing board or agency. Contested disciplinary cases often go to hearings before administrative law judges at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). The procedures for issuing a final...

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January 24, 2024 License Defense

Continuing Education Requirements and Your Professional License

Most states require you to complete a minimum of continuing education hours each year to maintain a professional license. The amount and nature of the education requirements vary according to the nature of the profession and the state laws involved. In almost all circumstances, failure to comply with continuing education requirements can result in disciplinary action against your occupational license. A Texas professional license defense attorney may be able to defend you in disciplinary proceedings...

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January 23, 2024 Real Estate License Defense

What Must Be Posted in Every Texas Real Estate Brokerage Office?

According to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), if you're operating a Texas real estate brokerage office, several pieces of information must be posted at your principal office, other physical locations, and on your website. Failure to abide by this law and others could prompt an investigation that may lead to the revocation of your real estate license or other unwanted penalties. Fortunately, the Texas real estate license defense attorneys at Bertolino LLP will provide...

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January 23, 2024 License Defense

Advertising Rules for CPAs

As professionals, certified public accountants (CPAs) must follow the rules and laws governing their professions, including those concerning advertising. Failure to follow the applicable rules and laws can result in disciplinary proceedings before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA). These proceedings can have severe consequences and long-lasting implications for CPAs’ licenses and careers. Contact a Texas CPA license defense lawyer for assistance if you face disciplinary action against your CPA license for advertising...

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