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Do I Need an Expert Witness in My Professional License Defense

September 21, 2023 Professional License Defense

Do I Need an Expert Witness in My Professional License Defense Case?

As a licensed professional, you can face disciplinary action by your licensing board or agency based on numerous grounds. Some of these grounds may relate to the technical aspects of your practice that an expert can best judge. In those cases, you may need an expert witness to testify on your behalf in your disciplinary proceedings. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings before your professional licensing board or agency, you should not hesitate to contact...

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Advertising Rule Violations for Real Estate Agents

September 19, 2023 Professional License Defense

Advertising Rule Violations for Texas Real Estate Agents and Brokers

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and regulates real estate professionals, including real estate sales agents. These professionals are subject to the Texas laws and TREC rules that govern them. If real estate agents violate those rules or laws, including those concerning advertising, TREC investigates and takes enforcement action as needed. Disciplinary actions against real estate licenses can lead to a loss of licensure and other severe consequences. Therefore, having a real estate license...

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The Consequences of Disciplinary Actions Against Physical and Occupational Therapists Going Beyond Sanctions

September 18, 2023 Professional License Defense

Going Beyond Sanctions: The Consequences of Disciplinary Actions Against Physical and Occupational Therapists

When working as a physical or occupational therapist in Texas, a single complaint against you can be enough to derail your career completely. The consequences of disciplinary actions are far-reaching and may go well beyond the sanctions that the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (the Council) can impose.  In this situation, you need an experienced physical and occupational therapist license defense lawyer to protect your rights, license, and reputation. By getting...

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What Type of Disciplinary Action Can the SBEC Take Against an Educator’s Certificate

September 17, 2023 Professional License Defense

What Type of Disciplinary Action Can the SBEC Take Against an Educator’s Certificate?

One Texas Education Agency (TEA) division is the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), which regulates and certifies education professionals. This board also receives complaints, performs investigations, and files disciplinary proceedings against educators when needed. Disciplinary proceedings against teachers and other education professionals can lead to severe sanctions. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that may negatively affect your education certification, contact an educator license defense attorney for help.  Disciplinary Action Against an Educator’s Certificate...

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Alternatives to Traditional Discipline for Nurses Corrective Action, Deferred Discipline Orders, and KSTAR

September 16, 2023 Nursing License Defense

Alternatives to Traditional Discipline for Nurses: Corrective Action, Deferred Discipline Orders, and the Knowledge, Skills, Training, Assessment, and Research (KSTAR) Program

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates misconduct allegations by nurses and takes necessary enforcement action, which may include disciplinary proceedings and eventual sanctions. Findings of misconduct can lead to severe consequences. However, the BON has developed some alternatives to traditional sanctions for nurses in specific situations that may be available to you. Having a nursing license defense lawyer on your side can ensure that you are aware of the full array of options that you...

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A Survey of Recent Disciplinary Actions by TDLR

September 15, 2023 Professional License Defense

A Survey of Recent Disciplinary Actions by TDLR

After studying to complete your education and professional licensure as a Texas pharmacist, the last thing you expect, or need is a complaint against you to threaten your career. You have too much to lose to handle this complaint and potential disciplinary action in this situation. Instead, contact an experienced pharmacist license defense lawyer to help protect your interests in any disciplinary proceedings. By obtaining legal counsel, you will be better positioned to fight back...

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Sexual Relationships Between Patients and Their Counselors, Psychologists, and Therapists

September 13, 2023 Professional License Defense

Sexual Relationships Between Patients and their Counselors, Psychologists, and Therapists

As a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor, you use your education, knowledge, and experience to assist your clients to the best of your ability. However, as one of these licensed professionals in Texas, you also must follow all professional and ethical standards that apply to your practice. As a result, if you are accused of developing a sexual relationship with a patient, your license may be at risk. In this situation, you...

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What Rules about Keeping and Providing Medical Records to Patients Do Physicians Need to Know

September 12, 2023 Medical License Defense

What Rules about Keeping and Providing Medical Records to Patients Do Physicians Need to Know?

Under state and federal law, physicians have a legal duty to properly maintain patient medical records and provide them to patients as requested. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) also has established ethical rules that govern physicians, some of which pertain to medical records. Failing to follow these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary action by TMB, which can have severe consequences and long-lasting implications for their medical licenses and careers. If you are facing...

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Understanding Board Orders from the Texas Board of Nursing

September 11, 2023 Nursing License Defense

Understanding Board Orders from the Texas Board of Nursing

When a licensed nurse in Texas faces disciplinary proceedings, they often enter an agreement with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) to settle the matter, or they become subject to a ruling by the Board following an administrative hearing. In either case, whether the nurse agrees to, or the Board imposes some discipline on the nurse, it comes in the form of a Board Order. Therefore, nurses need to be aware of the typical content...

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What Are the General Rules Concerning the Supervision and Practice of CRNAs

September 10, 2023 Nursing License Defense

What are the General Rules Concerning the Supervision and Practice of APRNs?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) requires that all advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) be licensed in one or more of several different roles and/or population focus areas. The Nursing Practice Act and BON rules govern APRNs' practice, and violating those rules can lead to disciplinary action. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings before the BON as an APRN, you should not hesitate to contact a nursing license defense lawyer for advice and counsel. Understanding...

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