The California Department of Real Estate brought 52 disciplinary actions during June of this year, 2020. Other months saw similar figures. Failing to understand the rules and abide by them could cost you your real estate license. These are some of the things that...
Professional License Defense
Criminal record keeping you from a license? This new law may help
On July 1st, 2020, the state of California’s Assembly Bill No. 2138 effectively became a law. This law, which opens potential employment for those seeking professional licensing throughout the state, changes the way in which the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)...
Getting back to work as a pharmacist with an addiction history
As a pharmacist, your job could involve everything from reviewing a patient's medical records to ensure there won't be a drug interaction when you fill a prescription to compounding medication yourself. Pharmacists hold the position of trust within their community...
Failure to get informed consent could jeopardize your license
Few jobs carry as much responsibility as being a physician. Part of that responsibility is to gain the informed consent of your patients for any procedures you carry out. You may have the expertise, but the patient has the right to decide what does and does not happen...
Is your pharmacy license under threat due to non-disclosure?
Under California law, an applicant for a pharmacist license is required to disclose any misdemeanor or felony criminal offense they have been convicted of. Under the State Board of Pharmacy process, it is the applicant who has the burden of providing the information....
What should I expect from a Medical Board investigation?
Learning you are the subject of a complaint can be upsetting, but it is more common than many licensed medical professionals realize. The Medical Board of California receives more than 8,000 complaints every year, all of which go through a layered review process. For...
What is the appeals process for a denied pharmacist license?
If you applied for a pharmacist license only to receive a denial, do not feel discouraged. Many pharmacists do not receive their license on the first go. There are many reasons for a denial: a mistake in the paperwork, a disciplinary action or even a mistake on the...
How the top 500 delinquent taxpayers list can affect your license
The old saying is true: the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. However, thousands of people every year fail to pay their taxes. Sometimes, this is simply human error. In other cases, it is due to willful tax evasion. To hold taxpayers accountable,...
3 things correctional officers should know about use of force
If you're a correctional officer, you know all-too-well the public perception these days on the use of force against prisoners. Even when a correctional officer's actions are entirely justified, he or she may end up the subject of a disciplinary hearing.According to...
Criminal records and California real estate broker’s licenses
A criminal record of any kind could potentially destroy your career as a real estate broker in California. Just as in many other states, the licensing authority is concerned about maintaining a high level of professional integrity among its ranks.Just the same, many...