Recently, this legal blog featured a post about the code of ethics for occupational therapists. Expanding on the topic of professional ethics, this post will discuss some ethical matters that may help real estate agents protect their licenses in the state of...
Professional License Defense
Can an ethics violation threaten my occupational therapy license?
When any industry makes an effort to provide practitioners with a code of ethics or conduct, it is safe to say that the industry as a whole cares about its reputation. Occupational therapy (OT) is a prime example an industry with ethical codes on both national and...
Tips to protect your California chiropractic license
Like other medical professionals, you probably worked hard to acquire your chiropractic license. Unfortunately, threats to your license can come out of nowhere and take your entire staff by surprise. While some of these threats may involve a practitioner or staff...
How do you protect your marijuana business license?
Selling or dispensing marijuana in a legal manner is a relatively new arena for professional license defense attorneys, especially regarding recreational marijuana. However, it is a timely topic here in California as well as a viable business venture. As such, it may...
As a veterinarian, what are some tips for facing a board inquiry?
Like other professionals, you have no doubt worked very hard to acquire and maintain your license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of California. When you learn that someone has filed a complaint against you, it will probably send you into immediate panic...
Can using social media threaten my professional license?
When you are a licensed professional working in California, you may feel that you are always at risk for career damage. This is especially so in today's media-saturated world.If you interact on social media in any way, you may already understand that it is nearly...
Do’s and don’ts of medical licensing board investigations
Like all workers in the medical field, you have no doubt worked very hard to obtain your license. Years of schooling, many thousands of dollars and intensive training regimes have finally all come together to help you have the career you've always wanted.Then one day...
Help in dealing with dentistry licensing issues
If you are practicing dental medicine in the Sacramento area of California, your good reputation likely contributes to the success of your practice. Anytime that good reputation takes a hit, it could result in reduced clientele, or worse, license revocation.Even when...
Sentence issued in fake nurse case
A woman who was posing as a nurse and treating patients has been sentenced to probation for not having a valid nursing license. The woman, from Aurora, stole the identity of a registered nurse and used her license to treat patients. The suspect stole the nursing...
Reasons for engineers to obtain a license
Working in certain professions requires workers to obtain professional licenses. These licenses allow people to seek employment and provide a degree of certainty for the public. Obtaining and keeping a professional license is important for various professions. Here...

