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Do you have to report your conviction to your licensing board?
Your professional license allows you to work as a nurse or an accountant in Pennsylvania. You have to prove that you meet educational criteria for licensing and that you also meet certain ethical standards. Having a clean criminal background is often part of securing a professional license. If you were arrested recently for a minor…
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What should businesses include in their day-to-day contracts?
Businesses have numerous day-to-day contracts that help guide their operations and the relationships they have with suppliers, clients and even employees. The language within a contract dictates what obligations each party has. Including the right terms in your business contracts will make a big difference in how functional and enforceable those contracts are for your…
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Which business entity best protects professional licenses?
If you own or are a partner in a professional business, you want to structure your organization in a way that protects you from liability. Examples of business entities to choose from include: A limited liability company (LLC) A partnership A sole corporation These entities offer protection, but they may not help when you want…
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Can you bring legal marijuana into Pennsylvania?
You know that you cannot legally buy recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. In fact, there are those who describe the state’s laws on marijuana in general as some of the strictest in the entire country. You could spend time behind bars simply for possessing a very small amount of the plant. However, this is not the…
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Is it possible to get an expungement in Pennsylvania?
If you have a criminal history that you want to have expunged, you should know that it may be possible to do so in Pennsylvania. In fact, the Pennsylvania State Police have the process laid out easily for you on their website, including that you should fill out form SP 4-170, pay $20 to the…
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CE requirements to retain your psychologist license
As a board-certified psychologist, you must meet several requirements to maintain your professional licensure. You have to complete a minimum requirement of contact hours, keep appropriate records of client contact hours and pursue continuing education (CE) in your field of study. Still, it can be challenging to meet the demands of obtaining continuing education credits…
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Real estate agents could find trouble through homebuyer letters
With the current state of the real estate market across the country, homebuyers have to do everything they can for their offer to stick out above the others. Some have begun writing letters to the sellers to explain why their offer should be chosen. It might sound like a good way to get an offer…
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Why might a cosmetologist lose their license?
Cosmetologists must be licensed by the state in order to legally work. There are many things that can lead to action that could cause a cosmetologist to lose their license. You should know the standards the board set so that you can ensure compliance. Violations of the standards and guidelines often come to light because…
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Do I need to be drunk to get a DUI?
“Drunk” is a subjective term. You might not feel drunk, but the police can still arrest you and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI) if they believe you are. Who you are and what you are doing at the time play a role in when they can do this. If the police see…
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3 ways substance abuse could affect a doctor’s medical license
Becoming a physician requires years of Investments. In addition to the graduate schooling required, physicians need to maintain a license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. To keep a license to work as a physician in Pennsylvania, you need to pay licensing fees, maintain appropriate insurance and commit to continuing education requirements. All…