The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) follows a multi-step process to investigate and discipline teachers. This process, while arduous, provides early opportunities for a teacher to possibly resolve CTC matters with no discipline or reduced discipline. A teacher who has received a notice of investigation from CTC should bring in legal counsel
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Real Estate Salesperson’s License Issued to DRE Licensee after Three Criminal Convictions
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The Department of Real Estate accused a licensee of fraud, dishonest dealing, and dishonesty after the client failed to report a 2019 conviction for a misdemeanor violation of a Labor Code statute. The licensee had also been convicted of crimes twice before. Alleging a pattern of dishonest behavior, the DRE refused to offer the client…
California Department of Insurance Agent License Defense
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in Professional License Law, Uncategorized
The California Department of Insurance (DOI or CDI) regulates California insurance brokers, insurance adjusters, bail bondsmen, annuity salespeople and others. The California Department of Insurance License Background Bureau processes applications for insurance brokers, agents, adjusters, and bondsmen. The Producer Background Licensing Section investigates and evaluates adverse actions, such as convictions, in applicant’s backgrounds. The Department…
What to Consider if the BRN Offers the Diversion Program
By John Bishop on
Posted in California Nurse Licensing, Uncategorized
When a Registered Nurse is accused of misconduct, either by law enforcement or through a hospital complaint, the common “first step” from the Board of Registered Nursing is to send the RN a letter offering the chance to participate in the Board’s Intervention Program. Previously referred to as the “Diversion program,” the Board of…
Insurance License Granted Despite Felony Conviction
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in Case Results, Uncategorized
Our firm was successful in achieving a restricted license for an insurance producer who had a number of prior convictions, including a felony burglary conviction. After the client initially applied for his insurance license, his application was summarily denied due to his record. The California Department of Insurance has the right to summarily deny (without…
CPA License Reinstated After Multiple Crimes of Dishonesty
By Fredrick Ray on
Posted in Case Results, Uncategorized
Our firm boasts some of the finest attorneys in California. Recently, our Senior Associate Attorney, Ms. Lindsay Johnson, achieved remarkable success with the California Board of Accountancy. Our client’s CPA license had been revoked in a prior disciplinary matter that was handled by another law firm. The client had been convicted of making false statements…