Governor steps in to get classmate’s pending revocation cut to fine
A three-year investigation of an Oklahoma surgeon who allegedly botched numerous operations that resulted in patients being [...]
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Koch brothers join Obama in anti-licensing push
In February, President Obama’s budget plan included a proposal to study the impact of occupational licensing and [...]
Growing number of states permit foreign attorneys to practice
Citing the increase in the globalization of business, the New York State Office of Administration has issued a proposal to [...]
“Nedicine” practitioner argues federal trademark law protects right to practice
A Washington state holistic practitioner is suing the state Department of Health for $25 million, claiming he should be able [...]
License candidates got “second guess” on exam answers
Some candidates for a radiologic technologist license were given second chances on the same day of examination to [...]
Suit tests board’s obligation to cover appointed member’s legal costs
It’s not commonplace for an appointed government official to sue a government body, but that is exactly what is [...]
Advice columnist not required to have state psychology license
An attempt by a Kentucky state licensing board to muzzle a journalist’s advice column was ruled unconstitutional by a [...]
Application fraud slips through cracks in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, nursing applications have been pouring in, with up to 10,000 submitted in a year. But only three [...]
Fake license scandal involves Tennessee state workers
Multiple Tennessee state workers have been implicated in the illegal sale of cosmetology and barber licenses, according to [...]
Professional ads by mobile text? Florida says OK
The Florida Bar’s board of governors has given the green light for law firms to use cellphone text messages as a way [...]