Professional License Defense Information Blog

Marijuana laws are an evolving landscape throughout the United States. While recreational marijuana use is legal in Arizona, many professional licensing boards have their own specific policies that their licensees must follow or...

Oregon is struggling to recruit and hire health care workers. However, in spite of that challenge, the state has largely rejected joining interstate licensing compacts, which would give doctors and nurses who are licensed in other...

Vaccine requirements have long been a part of the medical profession, but along with requirements come exemptions. For professionals who have religious reasons for skipping vaccines, though, exemptions can be tricky. A nurse in...

To ensure the safety of those who rely on regional rail lines as a means of transportation, only certified welders are allowed to fabricate and repair tracks, bridges, and switches. These certified welders rely on training from...

Note: This article refers to suicide. If you or a loved one is in crisis, you can call 988 for help. Each day, the modern medical system demands more from physicians and other healthcare providers than ever before. From doctor...

Based largely on sound science and objectivity, the field of professional nursing should be free of the subjectivity of prejudice. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case, as explored in the documentary “Everybody’s Work:...

Iowa nurse Taylor James Gill had been arrested on numerous alcohol-related charges between 2018 and 2024. These charges have since led to multiple criminal convictions as well as a disciplinary charge filed by the Iowa Board of...

When your career depends on maintaining a professional license, even a whisper of an investigation can lead to devastating consequences. Dr. Timothy Story, a respected physician, experienced this firsthand when his employer fired...

A Florida obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) physician, Dr. Elaine Sharp, was arrested following a year-long investigation into her narcotics prescribing habits. Sharp, who has been practicing medicine for three and a half decades,...

There may be no more ethically complex situation for nurses than the question of whether to intervene during an emergency. Nursing licensing rules and regulations can be just as complex. Can you offer assistance? Are you obligated...

If a complaint has been filed against you with a licensing board or agency, it is normal to feel anger, fear, anxiety, and stress as you face this difficult time. It is critical to have an experienced attorney in your corner...

Patient complaints are a common part of the nursing profession, but they can sometimes escalate into serious issues that threaten your nursing license. Handling these complaints effectively can prevent them from snowballing into...

Expert testimony stands as a pivotal element that can significantly influence the outcome of a case. Understanding the nuances of how expert witness testimony impacts professional licensing cases is crucial for crafting compelling...

When nurses receive disciplinary sanctions from licensing boards that include a change in license status—like suspension or revocation—they may believe it’s a career-ending moment. However, there is often a road to...

Delivering cell phones to prison inmates for money is a pretty basic breach of professional conduct if you’re a civilian contractor working in a correctional facility. Unfortunately, a speech pathologist seeing patients in...

Respect for our elders remains a prime value in modern America. As the large Baby Boomer generation enters senior status, its younger generations must care for that aging population with the same respect, dignity, and compassion...

Marc Rinard, a nurse in Spokane County, Washington, had his license suspended after being charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault following a road rage incident on August 18. According to the Washington State...

Patients entrust healthcare workers with their well-being, often in their most vulnerable moments. However, sometimes, that trust is broken, which can lead to an irreversible blemish on one’s professional record and derail...

A recent case in Texas shows just how serious addiction can become, driving someone to violate the standards of their profession and placing their entire future at risk. Alexis Joann McNeilly, a nurse from Harris County, was...

In today’s digital age, the line between personal privacy and public transparency is increasingly blurred, especially in medical settings. Patients and their families often want to record conversations or procedures with...