There are more ways to catch the unwanted attention of your state's professional licensing board than the obvious culprits like failure to complete required education or training or engaging in illicit activity.
One New York nurse learned the hard way when her name and records detailing her less-than-perfect work performance were included in public federal court records.
Unwanted Professional Publicity
While the nurse was involved in a legal case concerning a patient, she ultimately didn't face discipline in relation to it. But that didn't stop the courts from airing her proverbial dirty laundry after she asked to have documents containing non-redacted information about her sealed. Not finding her justification sufficient, the courts refused to seal them or conceal her name.
Is your professional license at risk because there's information about you that might go public but shouldn't? Call 888.535.3686 or schedule a consultation with the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team now. They can answer all your questions about licensing issues, including your right to privacy.
A Public Paper Trail With No Expiration Date
The end result is that this nurse now has a public paper trail following her, possibly forever, on the internet. Prospective employers, as well as credentialing authorities, could easily stumble upon this information in their queries. Job opportunities could be lost, and that's not all. Her professional license could be at stake. With court records in hand – records they would never have had access to otherwise – her state nursing board could find a reason to open an investigation of their own.
It Could Happen to Anyone
But the danger of this happening isn't something only a participant in a court case might worry about. It could happen to anyone whose name and details could be included in evidence submitted in court – a coworker, for example, or any other witness or person who might have information about a case.
Unflattering information about any of us can be more than blush-inducing – it can be career-damaging, even if the conduct wasn't illegal and didn't involve any discipline. But the courts aren't in the business of protecting people's professional reputations. If they don't see the harm this could cause you, it's up to you to make them see it. That's where the Professional License Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm comes in. We make it our job to protect you and your professional livelihood.
The Lento Law Firm Can Protect Your License
Don't wait to seek help if you are in danger of having your name or employment records become public and possibly reach your licensing board. Your on-the-job performance should remain between you and your employer. If you fear that your right to privacy is being infringed upon, it's important to protect yourself, your career success, and your professional license right away.
We know the law, and we're experienced in representing professionals nationwide and negotiating with state licensing boards. To learn how we can help, contact the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team today at 888.535.3686 or use our automated response form.
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