The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) conducts investigations of real estate brokers and salespeople, typically in response to consumer complaints about real estate transactions. DRE analysts and investigators conduct investigations, while DRE auditors conduct audits of licensees’ bank accounts and financial records.
A real estate broker or salesperson will usually find out about a
The Board of Registered Nursing in California pursues discipline in almost every case where a Registered Nurse suffers a conviction for Driving Under the Influence. The Board is authorized to place a nurse on a minimum of three years’ probation for a single DUI, as the Board’s Recommended Guidelines for Disciplinary Orders and Conditions of
One of our registered nursing clients suffered a panic attack during an episode of post-partum depression. Her husband phoned the police to help deescalate the conflict, but it unfortunately led to her arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. Although the charges were dropped, our client was questioned by the Board, given employment releases to sign,
The Medical Board of California investigates complaints against physicians using its team of investigators who work from its headquarters in Sacramento and from its field offices. Complaints may come from CURES reports reviews, 805 reports, lawsuits, or patient complaints. For many complaints, an assigned investigator will contact the physician and ask the physician to
When a licensed professional is targeted by a state agency for an investigation, it can be one of the most stressful episodes of their career. It’s often unclear what documents have to be turned over, whether or not interviews are “voluntary” or “mandatory,” and what the consequences of the investigation could be.
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Being the target of a licensing investigation is one of the most surprising and stressful things that can happen to one of our professional clients. Investigations often immediately follow a workplace incident, often where a disgruntled employer sometimes reaches out to the Board directly. Or, a client may have a vindictive coworker or supervisor who
Investigations of alleged misconduct by California registered nurses are investigated by two agencies, either the Board of Registered Nursing, by its own investigators, or by the Division of Investigation of the Department of Consumer Affairs. When a complaint is received by the Board, if Board enforcement believes the complaint has sufficient merit, the complaint is
Facing possible “sunset” this year (expiration of the legal authorization to exist), the Medical Board of California is nearing a renewal for another four years after having successfully avoided a major overhaul. SB 304 will move the Medical Board’s investigators to the Department of Consumer Affairs. The Medical Board currently maintains its own force of
One of our most common case types is the Board investigation into criminal convictions suffered by licensees. We are very proud of our track record resulting in the almost all of these cases being closed without any adverse action by the Board. Only attorneys who regularly handle Board investigations can anticipate the Board’s concerns and
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