Many licensed professionals in the state of California are often surprised at the list of acts or behaviors that can put their licenses in jeopardy. Sometimes, even the simplest thing like not reporting a change of address can threaten a license. Other times, the loss...
Professional License Defense
Doctor puts his license at risk for crashing while on drugs
The Medical Board of California has placed the license of a "physiatrist or physical medicine and rehabilitation physician" on probation for six years after he crashed his Jaguar into a pole. The crash itself may not have been enough to threaten his license, but the...
Take the right approach to California administrative hearings
Insurance agents, realtors and other professionals licensed in California are subject to the state's administrative process. Those who receive notice of an administrative complaint may request a hearing through the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).The first...
Physician license in jeopardy for selling audio remedies online
A California doctor may need immediate professional license defense strategies to avoid losing his license. The physician sells controversial remedies over the internet and the Medical Board of California has taken notice, according to news reports.The doctor, who is...
Professional license defense: Dealing with background checks
If you are in the process of acquiring a professional license in California, you will likely have to submit to a background check of some kind. Industries require these checks to ensure that applicants are eligible to hold a professional license and do not have an...
Story shows how fraud allegations can threaten a medical license
A medical professional's duty goes beyond providing health care, therapy or treatments. These individuals are expected to maintain professionalism in all situations. Most people would agree that engaging in health care fraud is a clear example of nonprofessional...
Medical spa: Ignorance is not a good professional license defense
A relatively new form of medical care is taking California by storm -- the medical spa. These popular businesses provide clients with the ultimate in cosmetic-centered treatments and procedures, all in a relaxing environment.Medical spas are like day spas except that...
How can you acquire and maintain a private investigator license?
Most people believe it is difficult to become a licensed private investigator in the state of California. Assuming you have the right disposition to investigate sensitive issues, it may be easier than you think to acquire a license.Knowing what it takes before you...
Defending California prison guards from misconduct allegations
While we all may agree that prisoners have rights, which correctional officers should respect, we can't forget that guards have rights too. An unfortunate by-product of increasing inmate rights awareness is that many prison-employed peace officers may now face...
Protecting your license as a professional child-care provider
If you have completed the steps to become licensed as a child-care provider in California, you probably consider yourself a professional. As people who love our families, we agree that you and others like you provide professional level services. While many people view...

