On behalf of Hark and Hark | Aug 12, 2019 | Professional License Issues
Unfortunately, you recently lost your license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania. What now? Chron breaks down several medical roles that may interest you as you figure out what to do next. While you may no longer work as a nurse, you can still work in the medical...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | May 29, 2019 | Blog, Dui, Firm News, Medical Nursing, Professional License Application, Professional License Issues
The Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA) 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9124 controls how public and private entities use Pennsylvania criminal arrest and conviction records. CHRIA controls how potential employers and Pennsylvania’s...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Apr 17, 2019 | Firm News, Pennsylvania Criminal Law, Philadelphia Criminal Justice Updates, Professional License Issues
My licensure defense practice includes representing attorneys facing disciplinary process in Pennsylvania. Attorneys licensed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court – whether practicing in Pennsylvania or not – are subject to discipline the same as other...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Drug Crimes, Firm News, Medical Nursing, Pennsylvania Criminal Law, Philadelphia Criminal Justice Updates, Professional License Application, Professional License Issues
Today the Commonwealth Court issues another remarkable decision involving a Pennsylvania medical professional. Dunagan v. BPOA, 2019 WL 155879, is the third case in a row in which a Commonwealth Court panel has found a Pennsylvania medical related board engaged...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News, Medical Nursing, Pennsylvania Criminal Law, Professional License Issues
In my last blog I wrote about real estate applicant who failed to disclose on his Real Estate Commission application a criminal conviction. Upon discovery the Commission revoked his license and the Commonwealth Court approved of the action. Today’s blog involves...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Apr 1, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes, Firm News, Pennsylvania Criminal Law, Professional License Application, Professional License Issues
Professional license applications require potential licensees disclose prior criminal convictions or open criminal cases. Current licensees seeking an additional license must also answer these questions. This self reporting obligations establishes a base level of...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Mar 5, 2019 | Drug Crimes, Firm News, Medical Nursing, Pennsylvania Criminal Law, Professional License Application, Professional License Issues
Board prosecutors file petitions called an Immediate Temporary Suspension (“ITS”) petition to temporarily and immediately suspend licensees ability to practice their profession. These petitions are typically reserved for Drug Act investigations or sexual...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Mar 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News, Medical Nursing, Pennsylvania Criminal Law, Philadelphia Criminal Justice Updates, Professional License Application, Professional License Issues
On February 28, 2019 Commonwealth Court issued a decision reversing a Pennsylvania Medical Board order reprimanding a physician. The order reprimanding the physician stems from a medical malpractice case. The patient died and the Medical Board accused the physician of...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Feb 19, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Firm News, Injuries, Professional License Issues
Doctors beware. Government prosecutors are fighting the opiate epidemic on many fronts. Now more than ever local police in coordination with DEA and Commonwealth Attorney General drug enforcement investigators are investigating doctors for writing unreasonable amounts...
On behalf of Hark and Hark | Feb 11, 2019 | Firm News, Medical Nursing, Professional License Issues
The PHMP, it’s caseworkers, and director Kevin Knipe’s treatment of licensees is a major topic of my blogs and website. I routinely field inquiries regarding false positive drug tests, chain of custody issues, and other PHMP claimed violations. How do I...
