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Acting Chair of Federal Trade Commission Takes Aim at Occupational Licenses

May 05, 2017Posts

According to a CBS News report, in the 1950s, only about five percent of workers needed a license. But today, 25 to 30 percent of workers now need a license to practice their trade. While occupation licensing requirements are traditionally the responsibility of individual U.S. states, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Maureen K. Ohlhausen, has said that the FTC should do more to limit this proliferation of licensing. Originally, licensing was about...

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Seven Crucial Facts You Might Not Know About Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Allegations

May 04, 2017Posts

No nursing professional wants to face allegations of wrongdoing from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Therefore, it's essential to be well-versed in BON requirements–to prevent some issues, and to better respond to others. Here are seven (7) crucial facts you may not know about BON allegations: If you see something, you must say something. Under Texas Law Section 301.402(b), licensed nurses are generally required to report misconduct by other nurses. If a nurse commits...

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Using the “5 Whys” and Root Cause Analysis to Figure Out the REAL Reason Your License Has Come Under Attack… and What to Do About It Going Forward

May 03, 2017Professional License Defense Posts

You may have heard the saying that every crisis also presents an opportunity. Allegations against your license are a crisis, but they also present the opportunity to prevent similar problems. One powerful way to do this is a method known as the “5 Whys.” By asking “Why?” five (or more) times, you trace an event's causes and effects back to its root cause. Then, you attack the problem at the core. For example, begin with...

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Senate Bill 681 and House Bill 1415 Would Allow Nurses to Make Up for Physician Shortage

May 02, 2017Posts

Two bills recently introduced in the Texas legislature would allow advanced practice registered nurses to provide care to patients without physician supervision, as reported in the Austin American-Statesman. Senate Bill 681 and House Bill 1415 seek to address a significant physician shortage in Texas. As reported in the Statesman, one analysis found that 35 of Texas’ 254 counties have no physician at all. 20% of Texas residents–an estimated 4.6 million Texans–have no access to a...

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Our Law Firm Helps Professionals Keep Their Licenses

May 01, 2017Posts

You spent years earning your professional license and you've worked hard to build your reputation. When your professional license is in jeopardy due to allegations of misconduct, your career is at stake. BERTOLINO LLP provides aggressive advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board, agency, or commission in Texas. We help professionals keep their licenses. We have consistently won significant cases for doctors, nurses, lawyers, architects, pharmacists and other...

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Criminal Charges May Put Your Professional License at Risk

April 28, 2017Posts

If you are facing criminal charges and you hold a professional license, that license may be at risk. In a court of law, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty; however, this may not be the case with the licensing board. Further, generally criminal convictions must be disclosed to receive or renew a professional license. Good Moral Character Many licensing boards, including the State Bar of Texas and the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy,...

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Texas Law Enforcement Officers Facing Formal Complaints

April 27, 2017License Defense Lawyer Texas

Texans who work in law enforcement have a high calling: keeping our communities safe and maintaining order in society. We understand and appreciate that you have worked hard to become a licensed police officer or corrections officer in Texas. However, a single complaint can destroy your livelihood and all the demanding work you invested in building your career. If your law enforcement license is threatened by a complaint, it is imperative that you take immediate...

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Disciplinary Information the Texas Board of Medicine Must Report

April 26, 2017Posts

When the Texas Medical Board (TMB) takes disciplinary action against a medical professional it licenses, it must report certain information. The mandatory reporting requirements make disciplinary action against your professional license accessible by the public. This means that future patients, prospective employers, or anyone else will be able to see license suspensions, sanctions, or other disciplinary action the TMB orders against you. If you have been notified by the TMB of a complaint against you,...

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Texas Board of Nursing Investigations for Drug or Alcohol Abuse

April 25, 2017Posts

The American Nurses Association estimates approximately 10% of all nurses in the United States are dependent on drugs. This estimate is staggering, though on par with estimates for the general populace.  Among other things, the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigates complaints involving allegations of drug or alcohol abuse by nurses. The Texas BON’s  primary objective is to ensure the protection of the public. Texas Board of Nursing's Disciplinary Sanction Policies In its policy regarding...

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Is Your Professional License at Risk of Suspension or Revocation?

April 24, 2017Posts

Have you been notified of allegations of professional misconduct filed against you? Did you recently learn that your medical, professional, or vocational license is at risk of suspension or revocation? If you suspect you are in jeopardy of losing your license, contact a license defense attorney immediately. What Does License Suspension or Revocation Mean? If your license is suspended or revoked, it means that you will not legally be able to perform your job. A...

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