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Protecting your career: Professional License Defense

Published on: September 5, 2024 | By Conaway & Strickler, P.C.

In many fields, maintaining a professional license is crucial for career advancement and job security. Physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmaceutical technicians and other professionals spend years training before becoming licensed and employed. However, allegations of misconduct, incompetence, or violations of professional standards can jeopardize this license and your livelihood. Understanding how to navigate a professional license defense is essential. At Conaway & Strickler, we are experienced in professional license defense and assisting clients with protecting their careers.

If your professional license is under review, you may be facing disciplinary action, suspension, or even revocation of your license. Professionals can face license challenges due to various reasons, including allegations of unethical behavior, negligence, or non-compliance with industry standards. Common grounds for disciplinary action in this context includes the following:

Negligence or Malpractice:Claims that a professional has failed to meet the appropriate standard of care.

Potential Consequences of a Title IX Allegation

Published on: August 12, 2024 | By Conaway & Strickler, P.C.

Once a person receives notice that a Title IX allegation has been made against them in Georgia, a school will generally proceed and attempt to resolve the case within 120 days. The Title IX process moves quickly relative to the criminal justice system; however, the implications and lasting consequences of an allegation can be significant, making it imperative to have a skilled attorney assisting at all stages.

After an allegation has been made, there are a limited number of ways that the Title IX investigation can resolve:

Complaint Dismissal: In narrow circumstances, an institution is permitted, but not required, to dismiss complaints. See Board of Regents Policy 6.7.4(f).

TITLE IX: Accused of sexual misconduct, harassment, or rape at a university?

Published on: August 10, 2024 | By Conaway & Strickler, P.C.

The investigation and hearing process for those accused of Title IX complaints can be a harrowing process. It is important to know that you may not only be facing a reprimand, suspension or expulsion (and a permanent notation on your academic record) but you also could be facing criminal charges. It is also important to note that additional final regulations of Title IX became effective August 1, 2024. These changes modified key aspects of Title IX including the role of the advisor. It is therefore very important to fully understand Title IX procedures and securing the right advisor is critical to protecting yourself now and in the future.

Here are some basic terms of the process:

Complainant: the individual(s) making the allegation