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Welcome to Know Your Regulator, the premier podcast dedicated to keeping professional license holders up-to-date on the dynamic landscape of laws, regulations, and legal interpretations that directly affect their careers and businesses. This free, educational series is designed to empower professionals by providing critical insights into the regulatory environment that governs their practices.
Our mission is to offer valuable, accessible information that helps license holders stay informed about their regulators, ensuring they are well-versed in the legal matters that influence their professional reputation and livelihood. Each episode features in-depth interviews with a diverse array of guests, including current and former regulators, esteemed members of the Bertolino Law Firm, and other experts who bring essential knowledge and perspectives to the table.
Join us as we explore the intricacies of professional regulation, offering practical advice, timely updates, and expert commentary to help you navigate the complexities of your profession with confidence and clarity. Tune in to "Know Your Regulator" and stay ahead in your field by understanding the regulatory landscape that shapes your professional life.
Know Your Regulator: The Podcast that Inspires You to Engage is presented by Bertolino LLP.
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A criminal record doesn't have to spell the end of your professional dreams. This revealing episode of Know Your Regulator tackles one of the most anxiety-inducing questions facing many aspiring professionals: can you obtain or maintain a professional license with a criminal history in your background? Host Cimone Murphree dismantles the myth that past convictions automatically disqualify candidates from licensure. Drawing from conversations with attorneys and regulators who handle these cas...
Behind every psychologist’s dedication to clients lies a professional risk that many underestimate until it’s too late: board oversight. As licensed psychologist and practicing attorney Dr. Brian Russell explains in this powerful episode, the difference between protecting your license and losing it often comes down to having the right legal support at the right moment. For psychologists, the regulatory environment carries unique vulnerabilities. Unlike other professions where missteps might o...
Your teaching career hangs in the balance when you consider walking away from your contract mid-year. But what exactly happens to your professional license when life circumstances force you to make that difficult choice? Tony Bertolino, Managing Partner of Bertolino LLP, pulls back the curtain on Texas's contract abandonment process for educators in this eye-opening conversation. The path to discipline involves two separate agencies - the Texas Education Agency (TEA) handles investigat...
What happens when scientific advancement outpaces regulatory frameworks? This fascinating episode features a conversation with Sakethram Ramakrishnan, our 2025 Bertolino Impact in Government Scholarship recipient, who offers a thought-provoking glimpse into the regulatory landscape of the future. Saketh brilliantly unpacks the far-reaching implications of the Supreme Court's 2024 decision overturning Chevron deference, a critical principle that previously allowed regulatory agencies to inter...
Major Erik Johnson's journey from military occupational therapist to gaming accessibility pioneer reveals the extraordinary therapeutic power of video games. After experiencing severe burns during his military service, Johnson discovered firsthand how gaming created psychological escape and healing. This personal revelation later shaped his professional approach when tasked with creating a brain injury treatment program in Afghanistan. Working in the constraints of a combat zone, he turned to...
The digital age has created a dangerous crossroad where social media culture meets healthcare licensure, and the consequences can be devastating. Our conversation with Maggie Ortiz, CEO of Advocates for Nurses and a former Texas Board of Nursing investigator, pulls back the curtain on what actually happens when nurses go live on social media while at work. "It's the epitome of unprofessional conduct," Ortiz explains, detailing how a single video can trigger a cascading series of investigatio...
Legal exposure remains one of the most significant yet overlooked aspects of nursing practice. While nurses excel at memorizing complex medical terminology and interventions, many remain dangerously uninformed about the regulations governing their licenses until it's too late. Maggie Ortiz, MSN, RN, CEO and founder of Advocates for Nurses, joins us to unpack this critical knowledge gap. She explains why nurses often develop a dangerous mindset: "We're not criminals, so we won't do anything w...
That dreaded envelope with your regulatory board's return address can make your heart skip a beat. For licensed professionals across all disciplines, receiving a complaint notice often triggers immediate fear about your career, reputation, and livelihood. But as we discovered in this revealing episode, what happens next isn't necessarily what you might expect. Drawing from conversations with actual regulatory officials, enforcement attorneys, and experienced professionals, we pull back the c...
Your healthcare license represents years of education, training, and dedication—but how much do you know about protecting it? In this powerful episode of Know Your Regulator, we reveal five crucial strategies Texas healthcare professionals need to implement immediately to safeguard their careers. Drawing from conversations with regulatory experts and real-world cases, host Cimone Murphree delivers actionable insights that go beyond generic advice. You'll discover why something as...
What happens when nurses join unions while navigating their professional obligations? Our eye-opening conversation with union leaders Jessica Walfort and Lindsay Spinney reveals the often misunderstood relationship between nursing advocacy and regulatory compliance. The Texas Board of Nursing establishes the framework within which all nurses must operate – licensing qualified professionals and investigating complaints to maintain standards of care. But how does this regulatory environment in...
Ever wondered how Texas fights insurance fraud? In this eye-opening conversation, Rick Watson, Chief Prosecutor and Fraud Counsel for the Texas Department of Insurance's Fraud Unit, pulls back the curtain on a specialized law enforcement agency most Texans never knew existed. Watson reveals the remarkable evolution of TDI's Fraud Unit since its 1991 founding, highlighting its unique embedded prosecutor program that places specialized attorneys in district attorney offices across Texas. This ...
What happens when a regulatory agency decides to focus on potential rather than past mistakes? The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has embraced a groundbreaking "Second Chance" philosophy that's transforming how individuals with criminal histories access professional careers. Senior Prosecutor Jessica Hurtado takes us deep into TDLR's innovative approach to professional licensing for those with criminal backgrounds. Born from House Bill 1342 in 2019, this initiative remov...
Your professional license represents years of education, training, and dedication—yet many practitioners don't understand the critical steps needed to protect it until it's too late. This special episode of Know Your Regulator distills wisdom from dozens of interviews with regulators, attorneys, and industry experts into ten essential tips that every license holder needs to hear. From the seemingly simple advice of keeping your own records (backed up and accessible) to understanding when and...
Social media has transformed from a personal playground to potential professional quicksand for licensed professionals. The digital footprints we leave behind can now trigger serious regulatory consequences, as licensing boards increasingly scrutinize online behavior with the same rigor they apply to in-person conduct. Tony Bertolino, managing partner at Bertolino Law Firm, joins us to unpack this critical issue facing professionals across all disciplines. The warning is clear: those casual ...
Navigating the maze of regulatory requirements while running a successful business demands more than just awareness—it requires strategic implementation and proactive engagement. Douglas Rives, president of Central Texas' largest residential real estate appraisal firm Appraisal Shop, pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to maintain compliance in a highly regulated field where standards constantly evolve. The regulatory landscape for appraisers presents unique challenges. With USPAP ...
Texas has just revolutionized how professional licensing works with Senate Bill 14 – the Texas DOGE Bill. For anyone holding a professional license in the Lone Star State, these changes could fundamentally alter your relationship with regulatory agencies. At its core, SB 14 creates a new efficiency office within the Governor's administration tasked with identifying and eliminating unnecessary regulations. But the most transformative change lies in how courts will now handle disputes between ...
Ever wonder about the person behind your law firm's seamless operations and impeccable regulatory compliance? Step into the world of the modern Chief Operating Officer - the unsung hero keeping professional service firms running smoothly while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Sheri Middlemas, COO of Bertolino Law Firm, pulls back the curtain on how this role has evolved from what she calls "a Swiss army knife in khakis" handling facilities and budgets to today's strat...
Navigating the enforcement side of behavioral health licensing can feel like walking through a minefield, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this revealing conversation with Darrel Spinks, Executive Director of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), we pull back the curtain on what happens when complaints are filed against licensed professionals. Spinks shares the newly revamped complaint process from initial screening through investigation, legal review, and potential hea...
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the agency that regulates Texas mental health professionals? Executive Director Darrel Spinks pulls back the curtain on the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) - the unique regulatory body overseeing psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers across the Lone Star State. Formed through what Spinks calls "the grand bargain," BHEC operates unlike any other Texas regulatory agency. Created following b...
A misdemeanor conviction doesn't have to derail your professional career, but understanding how licensing boards evaluate your history is crucial. Attorney LaJuana Acklin joins Cimone Murphree to demystify the complex relationship between criminal records and professional licensing. The conversation tackles a widespread misconception – that only felonies matter when it comes to professional licensing. LaJuana explains how boards like the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation evaluate ...
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