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MFT Supervision Requirements in California

California understands the value of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) in helping people through difficult family situations. At the same time, the state has an interest in ensuring that mental health professionals are properly trained and licensed. When a practice hires an unlicensed trainee, the Board of Behavioral Sciences imposes …

Common Reasons for Department of Real Estate Investigations

You worked hard to get your California real estate license and build your career. A Department of Real Estate investigation can jeopardize all of this. Understanding the reasons for these investigations can help you avoid them or assist your Department of Real Estate investigation lawyer in presenting your defenses. Being …

How Real Estate Agents Can Avoid Legal Trouble With Proper Disclosure

Property disclosures foster trust and shield real estate agents from potential legal issues. Adhering to disclosure requirements can help you maintain the professional reputation you’ve worked so hard to build. Disclose All Material Defects Make it your duty to inform potential buyers of any known issues that could affect the …

Common Mistakes That Lead to Legal Trouble for Accountants

As an accountant, you’re responsible for handling sensitive financial information and navigating complex regulations. But even small errors can put your accounting license at risk and lead to big legal problems. The good news is you can avoid many of these headaches by knowing and avoiding a few common accounting …

How California’s 805 Reporting Law Increases Accountability for Nurse Practitioners

An 805 report in California is the mechanism used by peer review bodies, such as those in hospitals, to report information regarding licensees to the Medical Board of California. Many actions can trigger the need to file an 805 report, which helps to keep physicians and nurses accountable. California Nurse …

What the End of Public Health Nurse Certification Renewals Means for Nurses in California

Up until January 2025, maintaining public health nurse certification required renewing the credentials and paying a non-refundable fee. Assembly Bill 2471 has removed these requirements, which have been a source of frustration for many nurses in the past because of the time it takes to renew as well as the …

How to Handle and Prevent Allegations of Misrepresentation in Real Estate License Defense

As a real estate agent, you must walk a fine line between doing all you can to promote the interests of a seller and misrepresenting the property to a buyer. Misrepresentation occurs when you provide misleading or outright false information about a property, intentionally or unintentionally, to a buyer. There …

What to Know About Self-Reporting Violations and Protecting Your Professional License

Most people understand the difference between right and wrong, and when they make mistakes, they try to fix them, move on, and do better in the future. As a professional, however, you may be held to a more stringent set of standards governed by a licensing board. What happens when …

Advanced Legal Defense Tactics for Medical Board Hearings

As a medical professional, finding out that you are the subject of a medical board investigation can be incredibly stressful. You’ve worked your entire life to become a skilled and patient-centered healthcare provider. The last thing you want is to face the threat of losing your right to practice. Whether …

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