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Should I Contact the Person who Filed a Board Complaint Against Me?

September 28, 2017Posts

If a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. Understandably, you may want to try to talk to the person who filed the complaint against you. You may want to explain your side of the situation or try to convince them to rescind the complaint. However, as a general rule you should...

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The 3 Things You Must Do Immediately After Being Notified of a Board Complaint

September 27, 2017Posts

After a licensing board, state agency or commission notifies you of a complaint filed against you it is time to take immediate steps to defend yourself. Complaints and subsequent investigations can harm your reputation, and possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license. Your livelihood and career on are on the line. Take the Complaint Seriously Even if you believe the complaint to be baseless or unfounded, take the complaint seriously from the start....

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What Type of Discipline May a Licensing Board Hand Down?

September 26, 2017Posts

Have you been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you? When your professional license is under attack by a licensing board, you are likely concerned about what type of discipline the board has the authority to impose. The truth is: complaints and subsequent investigations can possibly lead to suspension or revocation of your license, or other disciplinary actions. Your livelihood, career, and reputation on are on the line. Our law firm helps professionals,...

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Licensed CPA and Facing Criminal Conviction: What You Need to Know

September 25, 2017Posts

If you are facing criminal charges and you are a licensed CPA in Texas, your license may be at risk. Conviction of certain types of criminal offenses may carry severe disciplinary actions by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, including license revocation. It is imperative that you understand how a criminal conviction will affect your CPA license. Felony Conviction is a "Discreditable Act" Under the Rules of Professional Conduct for the Texas State Board...

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Suspended Nursing License: When the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Must Suspend or Revoke a Nurse’s License

September 22, 2017Nursing License

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses qualified registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and advanced nurse practitioners to practice throughout the state of Texas. It is the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the Texas Nursing Practice Act, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses, and adjudicating complaints. The Texas BON provides due process to a nurse when a complaint is filed against him or her, giving notice of the investigation and allegations. However, the BON’s primary objective is to ensure the...

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Defending Texas Attorneys Against Disciplinary Actions and Grievances by the State Bar

September 21, 2017Posts

An attorney who receives a formal complaint from the State Bar of Texas needs to take fast action to protect his or her reputation and license to practice law. A complaint, even if later determined meritless, can have serious adverse impacts on your legal career. As a licensed attorney, you know that ignoring the complaint will not make it go away - you know allegations of misconduct or malpractice must be faced head-on. The State...

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Disciplinary Action by The Texas Board of Professional Engineers

September 20, 2017Posts

As a Professional Engineer, you are responsible for designing structures and systems that are integral to every aspect of modern life. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers serves as the regulatory body for PE's and its role is the "protection of the public [as] to license qualified engineers, enforce the Texas Engineering Practice Act, and to regulate the practice of professional engineering in Texas." Becoming a licensed PE is difficult, requiring education, experience, and examinations....

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Is Your Pharmacy License Under Threat? What You Should Know about Agreed Board Orders

September 19, 2017Posts

An investigatory notice from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) can put any pharmacist on edge. Complaints may range from failing to disclose information on a license renewal application to allowing non-technicians to handle medications. The Complaint Resolution Process The Texas State Board of Pharmacy evaluates all written complaints. The board investigates all complaints that fall under its jurisdiction and that violate Texas drug and pharmacy laws. An investigator handles the preliminary stages of...

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How to Prepare for a Temporary Suspension/Emergency Suspension Hearing

September 18, 2017Posts

All professional licensing boards in Texas—including the Texas Board of Nursing, the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, and the Texas Dental Board—can temporarily suspend a professional’s license under certain circumstances. Those named in license suspension hearings face a real risk of a long-term suspension or license revocation. When State Health Care Boards Issue Temporary Suspensions Agencies will enforce temporary and emergency suspensions if they believe a healthcare professional’s actions pose an...

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Texas Considers Licensing Applied Behavior Analysts

September 15, 2017Posts

A new bill is being considered by Texas state lawmakers which would introduce a new category of mental health profession into state law. According to The Houston Chronicle, applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic treatment which has had great success in treating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is the most well-known and long-standing treatment for children on the autism spectrum. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports this diagnosis...

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