A Refresher on Unprofessional Conduct in Pennsylvania as it Relates to Convictions for Assault
Jan 08, 2017
In preparation for every hearing, I review case law discussing the relevant legal issues. One such recurrent topic is unprofessional or immoral conduct. This is the vague Pandora's box of behavior upo...
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Pennsylvania's Increased Professional Licensee Disciplinary Enforcement Environment
Jan 05, 2017
My law practice focuses on defending professional licensee disciplinary actions based upon criminal convictions, professional competence, and/or drug and alcohol addiction and professional impairment....
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Expanded Psychology Board Disciplinary Authority
Nov 24, 2016
On June 23, 2016 the General assembly approved act 2016–53. This is a new provision in the the Psychology Board Act. It became effective August 23, 2016. This an amendment to the Psychology Board’s au...
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PHMP-- INCREASED TRAPS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL IN PENNSYLVANIA
Nov 24, 2016
A REVIEW OF AN EMAIL THAT REPRESENTS CALLS, LETTERS, AND OTHER EMAILS I RECEIVE EVERY WEEK The Email Here is an email I received this week
RN w a PA license started pnap program 4 yrs ago and they wi...
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PHMP-- INCREASED TRAPS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL IN PENNSYLVANIA
Nov 04, 2016
A REVIEW OF AN EMAIL THAT REPRESENTS CALLS, LETTERS, AND OTHER EMAILS I RECEIVE EVERY WEEK The Email Here is an email I received this week:
RN w a PA license started pnap program 4 yrs ago and they ...
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Hearsay, The Pharmacy Board, and Due Process
Oct 26, 2016
A recent client sought reinstatement of her pharmacy license after a period of suspension for failing out of the SARPH, Pennsylvania pharmacists' drug monitoring program. The Pharmacy Board rejected h...
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Major US Supreme Court DUI Decision and Pennsylvania Licensees
Jul 27, 2016
On June 23 the United States Supreme Court decided BIRCHFIELD v. NORTH DAKOTA, three consolidated cases addressing important substantive and procedural legal issues regarding driving under the influen...
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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana and the Medical Professional
Apr 17, 2016
Medical marijuana is close to reality in Pennsylvania. However, a reality check is necessary at this time. Do not be mistaken and think that as a licensed professional you are not subject to losing yo...
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Expert Testimony --- They Must Come to Court -- Do Not Stipulate To Their Reports.
Mar 20, 2016
The Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, promulgated rules and case law interpreting those rules, apply to administrative proceedings. An experienced trial attorney should utilize civil and criminal trial ...
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Opioid Addiction and Doctors' and Pharmacists' New Corresponding Responsibility
Mar 18, 2016
Two New York Times headlines affirm the federal and state government responses to pharmacists and medical practitioners’ complicity in the national opioid epidemic. C.D.C. Painkiller Guidelines Aim to...
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