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Does Your Law Firm’s Advertisement Violate Texas Rules?

May 17, 2022Uncategorized

Rule 7 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct governs lawyer and law firm advertisements, or “communications concerning a lawyer’s services.” The Texas Supreme Court approved amendments to these rules on July 1, 2021. These amendments were the first major overhaul to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in more than a decade. A major goal of these amendments was to modernize the rules for the digital age. Violating these rules can result...

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When You Receive a Complaint Concerning Your Optometrist License

May 16, 2022Uncategorized

Complaints against professionals are far from uncommon but receiving a complaint from your profession’s licensing board can be overwhelming. The possibility that one complaint could upend the career that you have worked for can be devastating, and you may not know where to turn first. Fortunately, your Texas optometrist license defense attorneys are here to help with the defensive tactics that you need in any disciplinary license proceedings. Common Reasons for Complaints and Discipline Against...

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Complaint & Discipline Process of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

May 15, 2022Uncategorized

The Texas legislature created the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (“the Council”) in 2019 to license and regulate certain behavioral health and social work professionals. The Council is the umbrella agency for the following licensing boards: the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. As a result, all...

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Why You Shouldn’t Discuss Your Licensing Complaint with Anyone Other Than Your Attorney?

May 14, 2022Uncategorized

When you receive a complaint against your professional or occupational license, you may be upset, angry, and overwhelmed by the situation. You have worked hard to acquire the education and training necessary to get your license, and now a complaint has put it at risk. The last thing that you want to do is lose your license or face disciplinary proceedings over a complaint. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be tempted...

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How is an Administrative Evidentiary Hearing Different from a Court Hearing?

May 13, 2022Uncategorized

When facing disciplinary proceedings concerning your professional or occupational license, you may have a hearing before an administrative law judge. These hearings occur when you cannot reach an agreement with your licensing agency about whether you violated a rule or law that applies to your profession or what penalties you should face for a violation. Administrative hearings are similar to court hearings, but they also differ from court hearings in several ways. Administrative proceedings often...

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Avoiding Complaints Against Your Professional License

May 12, 2022Uncategorized

Although it may seem unfair, our society often holds professionals to higher standards than others. You must complete specific amounts of education, pass licensure tests, and go through extensive background screening to attain a professional license. After obtaining your license, you also must avoid violating the laws and rules that apply to your profession, or you could face discipline from your licensing board. You cannot anticipate every situation that might lead to complaints against your...

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What is the Difference Between a License Suspension and a Probated License Suspension?

May 11, 2022Uncategorized

Different professions have varying degrees of discipline that individuals can receive. The severity of discipline depends on various factors. Still, a license suspension is one of the more serious forms of discipline, as it directly affects your ability to continue doing your job. Different occupations also provide for different levels of license suspensions, some of which are probated suspensions. State Board of Dental Examiners Under 22 Tex. Admin. Code §107.26(c)(5), the State Board of Dental...

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Examples of Financial Misconduct that Could Lead to Loss of Your Occupational or Professional License

May 10, 2022Uncategorized

Financial misconduct is a common ground for disciplinary action against the licenses of many professionals. Whether it relates to the mishandling of funds or fraudulent billing, financial misconduct can lead to serious sanctions, including the suspension or revocation of your professional license. Therefore, when you face disciplinary action based on financial misconduct, you owe it to yourself to get immediate legal advice and representation. The professional license defense lawyers of Bertolino, LLP, can help you...

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Criminal Offenses and Your Texas Real Estate License

May 09, 2022Uncategorized

Whether you are a Texas real estate sales agent, real estate broker, easement and right-of-way agent, real estate education provider, or timeshare plan developer, you are subject to the authority of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). TREC is also the agency that licensing process for all real estate professionals. A person or business can file a complaint against you or any other real estate professional if they believe you have violated the Real Estate...

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Case Study for Nurse License #941003

May 08, 2022Uncategorized

Nurses can be subject to various disciplinary complaints on different grounds. To illustrate one type of complaint that a nurse might face before the Texas Board of Nursing and the discipline that might result from a complaint, we can explore the details of the disciplinary case entitled In the Matter of Registered Nurse License Number 941003. This case involved a Texas Board of Nursing (BON) disciplinary complaint concerning an alleged violation of Tex. Occ. Code,...

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