Investigators with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and MedPage Today had a question. They wanted to know what happens after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends out warning letters to doctors regarding some pretty grievous issues.The answer? "Not much." When...
Professional License Defense
Marijuana and your medical license: What to consider
On behalf of Law Offices of Paul Chan posted in professional license defense on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.As of December 2018, 10 states (including California) have legalized recreational marijuana in some form or another -- and many people believe that it's only a...
Informed consent: What every medical professional should remember
A patient's informed consent to treatment isn't just a legal formality that has to be gotten out of the way as quickly as possible. It's an important process and very much part of every medical professional's ethical obligation toward their patients.How can you make...
Report: Occupational licensing reforms badly needed
A new report from the Institute for Justice (IJ) joins others in the call for occupational licensing reforms. The report indicates that the current system puts a heavy burden on numerous professions, destroying lives, ruining dreams and costing billions.The report...
Employee drug theft and your veterinary license
Could an employee with a hidden drug addiction put your livelihood at risk?Quite possibly. Painkiller addiction is a major problem in the United States right now, and any profession that grants employees access to narcotics is ripe for abuse. Veterinarians who don't...
Fight to save your commercial driver’s license
As a commercial driver, you need to do all you can to protect your license. Without it, it's impossible to get your work done. In fact, if you lose your license, you are unlikely to have a job at all.There are many regulations and laws that apply to commercial...
How can you protect your professional license?
No matter who you are, you had to work hard to obtain a nursing license. Now, you don't want to worry about it, but there is always the risk of that license being taken away.To avoid losing your license, there are a few things you can do. For example, having good...
How do you lose a real estate license?
In real estate, it is important to have a real estate license. Not having a license could mean that you're unable to sell homes for others or help buyers find a property. Without a license, you lose your opportunity to have an income. Fortunately, a good defense can...
Can people sue a veterinarian for medical malpractice?
Your career means everything to you; without it, you have no job and wouldn't be able to do what you love. As a professional, you must retain your license at all times. If it lapses or you lose it because of errors you make, then you could lose your ability to work at...
Be honest if you make an error to prevent a lawsuit
A dentist is bound to make mistakes at one time or another. Dentists are human, just as all doctors are. However, a mistake can place a patient in pain or mean that they are required to return for additional treatments.As a dentist, it is your responsibility to take...