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...
Professional License Defense
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...
Medical board is now taking note of warning letters to physicians
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...
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...