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  • Henderson councilwoman’s claim to psychology trade comes without a license

    Categories: License Defense

    A Henderson city councilwoman’s representations that she’s a “clinical and forensic psychologist” and a “clinical and forensic psychologist by trade” may run afoul of California and Nevada licensing laws in both states. An attorney in ...

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  • Arrested as a Healthcare Professional: Protecting Your License and Your Future

    Categories: License Defense

    An arrest is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can go through. But for healthcare professionals—nurses, physicians, EMTs, therapists, pharmacists, and others—the stakes are especially high. Unlike most people, who only have to worry ...

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  • I Got Arrested as A Medical Professional, What Now?

    Categories: License Defense

    If you're a healthcare professional arrested for a crime, this video offers crucial dos and don'ts to protect your license. Learn when and how to respond to your licensing agency and the vital role of ...

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  • Facing Disciplinary Action as a CA State Employee? Watch This!

    Categories: License Defense

    GRT Law provides comprehensive guidance for California State Employees facing disciplinary action, detailing the appeal process from Skelly hearings to State Personnel Board appeals. Understand your rights and navigate the complexities with expert legal counsel.

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  • Strategies for Defending Your Professional License

    Categories: License Defense

    Your professional license is the foundation of your career. Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, contractor, teacher, or any other licensed professional, a single complaint or investigation by a regulatory board could put everything you’ve worked ...

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  • If your professional license is at risk—or if you want to be proactive—don’t wait, contact Goyette, Ruano & Thompson in California today.

    How to Keep your Professional License

    Categories: License Defense

    Whether you're a nurse, contractor, accountant, or any other licensed professional in California, your license is more than just a certificate—it's your livelihood. But what happens when it's at risk? Do you know how to ...

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  • Medical Exclusion List: What You Need To Know

    Categories: License Defense

    Join Ian Woo, an attorney at Goyette, Ruano, and Thompson, as he delves into the complexities of the Medi-Cal and OIG exclusion lists. Whether you’re unfamiliar with these lists or currently dealing with their implications, ...

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  • Did You Know A Criminal Defense Attorney May Not Be Able To Help You With Your License?

    Categories: License Defense

    If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s crucial to understand how a conviction can impact your professional license. Many criminal defense attorneys may not be aware of these implications. Here are some key points to consider: ...

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  • At Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, Inc., we defend professionals across industries, from healthcare and education to law and construction. We’re here to help you fight to protect your career.

    Strategies for Defending Your Professional License

    Categories: License Defense

    Imagine you’re a healthcare provider accused of mishandling patient records, or a contractor hit with a complaint about project delays. Suddenly, your professional license, the lifeline of your career, is at risk. In California, even ...

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  • How to Navigate the Medical Board as a Physician

    Categories: License Defense

    In this informative video, Nicole Valentine provides crucial guidance for physicians facing complaints against their medical licenses. With over 10,000 complaints filed annually, understanding the process is essential. Nicole explains the role of the medical ...

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  • What Happens When a Nurse Is Caught Diverting: What Happens After A Report Is Made

    Categories: Civil Litigation, License Defense

    Join us for a captivating session with Nicole Valentine from the AMSN annual conference, where she dives deep into the critical topic of nurse diversion. As an expert in healthcare compliance and risk management, Nicole ...

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  • Are You a Nurse Under Investigation? Don’t Do This!

    Categories: License Defense

    Are you a nurse under investigation? Nurses should adhere to certain criteria while under investigation for a crime. Without this knowledge, nurses could put their careers at risk and have less favorable outcomes. Senior Attorney ...

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  • What to do as a Nurse if you get a DUI

    Categories: License Defense

    If you are a nurse that has gotten a DUI there are different risks for you than the average person. Senior Attorney Nicole Valentine is highly experienced in protecting nurses licenses in the midst of ...

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  • What is the Medi-Cal Exclusion List and How to Get Off of it

    Categories: License Defense

    Are you a medical professional wondering about the Medi-Cal Exclusion List? Attorney Ian Woo explains what the Medi-Cal exclusion list is and what steps professionals can take to get off of it. This is important ...

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  • What to Know Before Applying for Licensure with the BRN

    Categories: License Defense

    Are you a California nurse applying for licensure with the Board of Registered Nurses? Wondering what to keep in mind and what steps to take? Attorney Ian Woo is very experienced in this process and ...

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  • Attention Nurses: Department of Consumer Affairs Fraud Scam Alert

    Categories: License Defense

    Attention Nurses: Department of Consumer Affairs Fraud Scam Alert An attempted fraud scheme is currently targeting licensees of the Department of Consumer Affair’s boards and bureaus, including the Board of Registered Nursing and the Board ...

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  • Can a past conviction hold you back from employment and can you get your conviction expunged?

    Categories: Criminal Defense, Labor & Employment, License Defense

    Can a past conviction hold you back from employment and can you get your conviction expunged? Do you want to be competitive in today’s job market? It can be hard enough to stand out in ...

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  • Can California Nursing Students Help During COVID19?

    Categories: COVID-19 | Coronavirus, License Defense

    Can California Nursing Students Help During COVID-19? With the growing need for more nurses and health care professionals to assist with the overflow of COVID19 patients in health care facilities, the California Board of Registered ...

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  • PSOB Updates Program to Include COVID-19 Deaths

    Categories: COVID-19 | Coronavirus, Labor & Employment, License Defense

    Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) updates program to include COVID-19 deaths / COVID-19 line of duty deaths. The outbreak of COVID-19 has presented difficult challenges for the entire world, as people from all walks of ...

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  • California Nurses, Know Your Rights: Protections at Work for COVID-19

    Categories: COVID-19 | Coronavirus, Labor & Employment, License Defense

    Nurses and healthcare workers have a fundamental right to a safe and healthy workplace, and infectious diseases such as COVID-19 should be no exception. Full protection of healthcare workers is a fundamental and necessary part ...

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  • Think Twice Before Surrendering Your RN License

    Categories: License Defense

    Are you facing disciplinary action in California and grappling with a decision to surrender your license? Have you moved to another state and are you thinking about surrendering your license because you won’t return to ...

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  • California teachers unions lose big in court

    Categories: Labor & Employment, License Defense

    A court ruling on Tuesday striking down job protections for teachers in California deals a sharp blow to unions Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2014/06/california-teachers-tenure-vergara-ruling-unions-107656.html#ixzz34XdDVmNm

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