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How Employment Issues Can Affect Your Professional License

November 30, 2022

Many licensed professionals are responsible not only for themselves but also for the people that work in their practice. Depending on the size of your...

Nursing Licenses

HIPAA Violations and Your Nursing License

November 23, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Even though nurses deal with HIPAA requirements every day, it’s easy to violate the Act without even realizing it. And while many HIPAA violations can...

Professional License Defense

Lawyers and Their Obligation to Report Unethical Conduct

October 31, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Lawyers who work with other lawyers, either on the same case or in a law firm, can find themselves in a difficult situation when they...

Professional License Defense

Can Mental Health Issues Jeopardize Your Professional License?

October 17, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

It’s no secret that doctors, lawyers, and other professionals face higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues than other occupations. While mental...

Physician Licenses

Medical Malpractice: Can You Be Held Liable for Failing to Diagnose?

September 30, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Patients rely on their doctors to correctly diagnose their illnesses so that they can receive the appropriate medical treatment. As many doctors know, however, correctly...

Federal Employees

What is the Difference Between an Adverse Action and a Disciplinary Action?

September 28, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

As a federal employee, accusations of job-related misconduct can have serious consequences. While federal employees enjoy strong job-related protections, these protections are not absolute. Federal...

Federal Employees

What To Expect at an MSPB Hearing

September 23, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

If you are a federal employee and you are facing adverse action such as removal, demotion or suspension, avoiding unnecessary consequences may involve filing an...

Federal Employees

Federal Contractor Suspension vs. Debarment: What’s the Difference?

September 21, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Suspension and debarment both present significant financial risks for federal contractors. While the federal government often lumps these two actions together (for example, in references...

Physician Licenses

Criminal Liability Arising from Medical Mistakes

September 16, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals bear a great deal of responsibility. After all, they are responsible for the health of their patients. Despite years...

Federal Employees

How To Calculate FLSA Overtime Pay

September 14, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), certain employees who work more than 40 hours per week are entitled to overtime pay. Generally, overtime...

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