I recently wrote about real estate applicant who failed to disclose a criminal conviction on his Real Estate Commission application. Upon discovery he was disciplined and his license was revoked. Today’s guide involves the exact opposite result for one of my clients. The Crime - a Hearing - A...
L&I hits small business owners with the same fines over and over. Learn to avoid these common problems - 80% of all businesses that are audited are fined in Washington State. Workers compensation L&I reporting for office staff employees: 2 common issues that lead to fines There are two really...
Doctors beware. Government prosecutors are fighting the opiate epidemic on many fronts. Now more than ever local police in coordination with DEA and Commonwealth Attorney General drug enforcement investigators are investigating doctors for simply writing unreasonable amounts of scheduled narcotics...
How do you get out of Pennsylvania's Professional Health Monitoring Program ("PHMP"). The PHMP administers both the Voluntary Recovery Program "VRP" and the Disciplinary Monitoring Program ("DMU")? Compliance -- What is it. How do you get out of Pennsylvania's Professional Health Monitoring Program...
If one wants to challenge the final decision of a state agency, they may be able to appeal that decision to a higher court. For the appeal to be successful, there must be a basis for overturning or amending the agency’s decision, such as a finding that the decision was “arbitrary and capricious."...
We all deal with administrative agencies on a regular basis, whether it be through renewal of our cars’ yearly registrations, paying taxes, or through receiving and maintaining licensures to engage in certain professions such as medicine or teaching. Conflicts can arise between persons and agencies...
Texas state agencies have a great deal of authority over governmental executive and licensing decisions across the state, including such ubiquitous activities as the issuance of drivers licenses and the regulation of multiple licensed professionals, such as doctors, attorneys, nurses, hairdressers,...
Employees of cities and counties in Colorado may have legal rights that differ from those rights available to private-sector employees. This guide provides an overview of the administrative and legal processes available for employees of cities and counties in Colorado. Processes Available for City...
The Philadelphia Inquirer announces New Jersey Medical Board suspends the medical license of Anthony Anzalone, M.D. -- Dr. Marijuana. This is the region's first medical license suspension case involving a physician violating newly enacted medical marijuana regulations. I Predicted This Type of...
Act 6 of 2018, 63 P.S. 2201.1(a), imposes mandatory reporting requirements on any person holding a license, registration, certificate or permit with a licensing board or commission under the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. Actions To Be Reported...
Artifice and fraud schemes are rampant in healthcare and insurance. Typical insurance fraud criminal charges will result in licensee disciplinary action. By typical I mean submitting claims for unemployment benefits while working another job or failing to report accurately income for benefits. The...
Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act details in excruciating detail the prescribing limits placed on physicians (the only allowed prescribers). New Jersey's MMA differs from Pennsylvania at the outset by not limiting prescribers to physicians. Any medical professional with DEA prescribing authority...
Newspaper trumpet the legalization marijuana in several states. Articles track implementation of medical marijuana production, products, and sales in states with existing medical marijuana laws. Everyone is investing in marijuana producers and distributors. The Statistics On November 12, 2018 the...
A new client recently contacted me regarding a puzzling PHMP/VRP letter he received. After a first offense DUI, the VRP contacted him and scared him to attend an initial evaluation. The Initial Evaluation As I have said many times, the PHMP's "Letter of Concern" is a lie. The PHMP is not concern...
The Medicaid Buy In for disabled children is available for children whose family "countable" income is up to 150% of the poverty line. Once a child receives Medicaid, either through the buy in or through SSI, the Health Insurance Premium Payment plan is available. Eligibility For a minor to receive...
This article discussed the administrative process to appeal any disciplinary action against a card holder or prescriber of medical marijuana. The Admisntrative process. > Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act sets forth a very specific administrative appeal process addressing prescribers and card...
The process for being found disabled appears complicated and confusing to most individuals who are going through the process. This guide explains the five-step process for being found disabled by providing an overview of each step in simple terms that everyone can understand. What is the Five-Step...
This guide will give the four factors that I see as the most important factors to win your Social Security Disability Case. Those factors are consistent medical treatment, medical opinions, work history, and age. Consistent Medical Treatment The single most important factor in winning your...
A commonly misunderstood and confusing part of employment law litigation for employees who feel they have been discriminated against in Wisconsin is whether to file their claim with the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division (ERD) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). While both entities...
