Yes — a DUI arrest Florida nursing license holders face can trigger a Board review. Many nurses assume a DUI is just a traffic matter. In reality, it may put your nursing license at serious risk. For many nurses, the first reaction after a DUI arrest is: “It happened off the clock. My nursing license […]
Can a Florida Nurse Be Disciplined for Social Media Posts Made Off Duty? Many nurses assume the Florida Board of Nursing only disciplines licensees for mistakes made at the bedside. In reality, conduct that occurs completely outside of work, including posts made on personal social media accounts, may also place a nursing license at risk. […]
Many Certified Public Accountants assume the Florida Board of Accountancy only disciplines licensees for mistakes made while practicing accounting. In reality, conduct that occurs completely outside the workplace—including certain criminal offenses or dishonest acts—may also place a CPA license at risk. For many professionals, the first reaction after an arrest, criminal charge, or other legal […]
Many Florida nurses are surprised to learn that a disciplinary matter does not become public immediately—but it also does not remain confidential forever. Understanding when a complaint becomes public, and what can be done before that happens, may make a significant difference in protecting your license and your professional reputation. Receiving notice that a complaint […]
On June 18, 2024, Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, approved Senate Bill 1600, also known as the MOBILE Act, to bring universal occupational license recognition to Florida. This bill passed unanimously in both chambers of the state legislature. Senate Bill 1600, the MOBILE Act, simplifies the licensing process in Florida for individuals already licensed in similar professions […]
Soreide Law Group, conveniently located in South Florida, represents all Florida licensed CPA’s statewide in front of the Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) regarding licensing issues. The following information should always be verified and is not meant as legal advice but as a representation of some of the […]
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations (DBPR) has within it, the Division of Certified Public Accounting and the Florida Board of Accountancy. They clearly state on their website what is, and what is not, within the Board’s jurisdiction to investigate.Soreide Law Group, is conveniently located in South Florida, and represents all Florida licensed […]
Insurance Field representatives can be denied licensure by the Florida Division of Insurance if an Applicant has been found guilty of, or has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any of the following crimes (listed below under Permanent Bar Felony Crimes), regardless of adjudication, is permanently barred from licensure if you’ve committed:Permanent Bar Felony Crimes: […]
Soreide Law Group is conveniently based in South Florida. We represent Florida licensed CPA’s statewide in front of the Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) regarding licensing issues. For more information about defending your professional license please call for a no-cost consultation with an attorney at: (888) 760-6552. If you’ve been […]
Are you a licensed Florida Certified Public Accountant who has received a complaint? On the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) website they say that the professions and businesses regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the disciplinary action that may be taken is administrative in nature. These actions […]