International medical graduates (IMGs) are now cleared to practice medicine in 19 states, and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) expects that number will grow to 42 soon. It’s good news for areas experiencing dire...
Accountants, especially those practicing at large firms, often toe the line when it comes to the unauthorized practice of law. Each state has its own set of rules and case law that defines exactly what it means by that term....
Artificial Intelligence is moving faster than anyone can keep track of. In many states, legislative sessions run about 60 to 90 days. That means that if laws and regulations are going to be put in place about AI use in any...
There’s no demographic that’s more dependent on professional, compassionate caregivers than those in memory care. Occasionally — and unfortunately — that means a single bad day in such a facility can become a legal and...
Many teachers believe that an arrest or a DUI is a private matter that only needs to be disclosed when they go to renew their teaching license. They’re wrong. The fact is that most state licensing boards treat arrests —...
A recent civil lawsuit filed in Michigan is raising urgent questions about how the state handles accusations against licensed health professionals and what that means for the thousands of professionals whose livelihoods depend on...
Is It Mandatory? Know the Answer Before You Self-Report to Your Professional Licensing Board
June 4, 2026
You put in years of education, training, and testing, as well as significant expense, to qualify for your professional license, and you take pride in your work. But now, you have a legally significant issue regarding your personal...
Gig-work nursing platforms promise cost-effective staff for hospitals and medical systems, but may undermine professional, licensed nurses. From food delivery to rideshare, the modern gig economy evolves in unprecedented ways....
You Do Not Have to Be the Main Target of an Investigation to Risk Your Professional License
June 2, 2026
A healthcare professional does not need to be accused of leading a criminal scheme to face a licensing investigation. In many cases, nurses, administrators, therapists, and other staff members become targets because they allegedly...
When someone passes away, we often think of it as an emotional moment where their journey ends and everything is wiped clean. However, if a licensed professional dies while under active investigation by their licensing board, the...
One of the hallmarks of criminal law is that defendants generally get to confront their accuser. You can introduce evidence that contradicts your accuser’s story. You can cross-examine them to point out inconsistencies or...
If you’re a licensed professional — working in healthcare, childcare or education, the trades, or a service-focused industry — you know your subject inside and out. (If you didn’t, you wouldn’t have that license.)...
Many healthcare professions rely on random testing to help ensure that nurses and other healthcare professionals are not under the influence of drugs. The goal of this testing is, of course, to ensure patient safety. But these...
State boards closely monitor licensed professionals. Those who are accused of violating the standard of care or professional ethics can face significant consequences, including license revocation. As a result, if you face a...
An AI billing audit can upend a professional’s life before a single human investigator reviews the file. The flag comes first. The questions come after. Understanding the difference between an algorithmic anomaly and actual...
Drug testing is a routine part of many licensed professions, especially in healthcare fields like nursing. But what happens when a practitioner tests positive for a legally prescribed medication? Even when the use is lawful, a...
Catholic nuns who operate a nursing facility in New York are suing the state over New York’s LGBTQ Long‑Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights. The nuns are claiming that the state law is forcing them to provide...
You don’t have to look far to find complex (and sometimes, heated) debates about the future of AI. What was once limited to sci-fi movies and novelty applications is now mainstream, reaching across industries and interests. From...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law, Licensure for Experiences Out-of-State Teachers, that will allow out-of-state educators to more easily apply for and obtain a teaching license. With teacher shortages happening...
As if it weren’t hard enough to earn and maintain a professional license and use it to build a business or a career, regulators in Texas are determined to make it even harder. After May 1, 2026, every license application or...