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November 22, 2019 Posts

New Rules for Texas Optometrists

The Texas Optometry Board regulates the practice of optometry in Texas and is tasked with establishing procedures and standards for licensure. The Board recently adopted new rules for Texas optometrists, which will soon come into effect. It is important to stay abreast of new laws and rule amendments. As a licensed optometrists, you have a duty to comply with all Board rules, regulations, and other applicable laws. Even a single complaint for an alleged violation...

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November 21, 2019 Posts

Texas State Bar Suspends 12 Attorneys

The State Bar of Texas issued a Media Advisory: State Bar of Texas disciplinary actions for October 2019 press release, linking to a public list of disciplinary actions. Twelve Texas attorneys were suspended in October. This volume of attorney suspensions represents a slight decrease from September, when 14 attorneys were suspended by State Bar of Texas. Disciplinary Action: Suspension of Law License Numerous reasons for which the State Bar may impose disciplinary action against a...

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November 20, 2019 Posts

Important Rule Changes for Texas Doctors

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulates the practice of medicine in Texas. The Board functions to protect the health and welfare of the people of Texas and it carries out its mission by licensing skilled professionals and enforcing standards of practice. To that end, the TMB recently adopted rule amendments that became effective in September, 2019. Medical Records Amendments to the TMB Rules on Medical Records relate to the Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records,...

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November 19, 2019 Posts

The TDLR Now Under Sunset Review

The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). What Does the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation do? The TDLR currently administrates over forty programs for professionals and industries in Texas. It provides oversight for a broad range of occupations, businesses, facilities, and equipment. The TDLR's mission is "[t]o earn the trust of Texans every day by providing innovative regulatory solutions for our licensees...

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November 18, 2019 Posts

NarxCare and the Prescription Monitoring Program

The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) collects and monitors prescription data for all Schedule II, III, IV, and V Controlled Substances dispensed by Texas pharmacies or to Texas residents from a pharmacy located in another state. The PMP is a cost-effective tool designed to help control misuse of controlled substances, to preventing drug diversion, and to generate and disseminate information regarding prescription trends. Pharmacies licensed in Texas are required to report the dispensing of all...

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November 15, 2019 Posts

BERTOLINO LLP: License Defense Attorneys for Texas Professionals

You earned a professional license in Texas. You may have undergone years of training, but now your future is in jeopardy. When someone files a formal complaint with your licensing board it could threaten your license and career. You need to need to take strong, immediate legal action. Do not erroneously assume the complaint will go away because you believe it does not have any merit. You need to take any complaint against your license...

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November 14, 2019 Posts

The Results We Achieve for Our Clients

At BERTOLINO LLP are proud of the work we do. We have successfully helped clients resolve a wide range of complicated legal matters involving professional license defense, medical license defense, and vocational license defense. Our attorneys know how to build a strong case to protect your license – and your livelihood. Notable Case Dismissals BERTOLINO LLP Won for Our Clients If you are facing a professional licensing issue in Texas, our firm is prepared to...

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November 13, 2019 Posts

How to Respond Strategically to a Threat to Your Professional License

Receiving notice of complaint allegations filed with your professional licensing board is something all licensed professionals dread. No matter how contentious and proactive you are, there is always a risk that a client, patient, or someone else will lodge a complaint against you for alleged wrongdoing. And even a single complaint against your license can harm your career. When your professional license, good name, and livelihood are being threatened by a complaint, it is imperative...

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November 12, 2019 Professional License Defense

New Rule on Baseless Complaints Against Texas Dentists

You have worked hard for years to obtain your dental license in Texas and to build your good name in your community. If you are facing a formal complaint filed against you with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), your license to practice dentistry is in jeopardy. The consequences of even a single complaint can be disastrous for your professional career. New Rule on Baseless Complaints Against Texas Dentists Pursuant to the requirement...

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November 11, 2019 Posts

Amended Rules for Texas Chiropractors Regarding Misleading Claims & Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) regulates the practice of chiropractic care in Texas. The Board functions to protect the health and welfare of the people of Texas and it carries out its mission by licensing skilled professionals and enforcing standards of practice. To that end, earlier in the year the Board adopted rule amendments and those are now in effect. Misleading Claims Rule 77.4 on Misleading Claims regulates advertising and communications by chiropractors....

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