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UK: calls for regulation of counselling and psychotherapy

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Use of Title,

Nov 4

An independent commission established by professional organizations representing counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom has called...

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Opinion: professional autonomy and independent regulatory authority for dental hygienists

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Nov 4

An opinion article by a practicing dental hygienist argues that advances in dental hygiene education warrant greater professional autonomy and...

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Philippines: shortage in occupational and speech therapists

Nov 4

The Philippines’ Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is calling for expanded education and training opportunities and...

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Pennsylvania: lawsuit against chatbot impersonating a licensed psychiatrist

Posted In: Court Cases, Technology, Unlicensed Practice,

Nov 4

Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging that one of the platform’s chatbots impersonated a licensed psychiatrist and...

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Job Posting - Senior Investigator - BCFSA

Posted In: Regulatory Job Board,

Nov 2

Senior Investigator Job Type: Permanent Location: VancouverWork Arrangement: HybridSalary Range: $90,069.00 - $140,235.00 Close Date: November...

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Job Posting - Director of Strategy and Engagement - RECA

Posted In: Regulatory Job Board,

Nov 2

The Real Estate Council of Alberta is the independent governing authority that sets, regulates, and enforces standards for residential real estate,...

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England and Wales: support for regulation of estate agents

Posted In: Reg of New Professions,

Oct 28

A survey of 537 estate agents across England and Wales found strong support for increased government regulation of the property sector, with 92%...

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British Columbia: consolidation of legal regulators faces uncertainty

Posted In: Consolidation Proposals,

Oct 28

The newly elected Conservative government of British Columbia has pledged to repeal the province’s 2024 Legal Professions Act, potentially...

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Canada Philippines could ease work permit requirements

Posted In: Mobility,

Oct 28

A proposed free trade agreement between Canada and the Philippines could reduce hiring barriers for eligible Filipino professionals by allowing...

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Fall 2026, Volume 36, No. 2

Posted In: CLEAR JPR,

Oct 28

Click here to download the full issue (Members Only) Abstracts and Updates, by George Gray- In Abstracts and Updates, George Gray surveys...

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CLEAR President's Message - October 2026

Posted In: President's Message, Regulatory Job Board,

Oct 27

Dear CLEAR Colleagues and Friends, It is an honor to write to you as President of CLEAR at the start of a new term. I come to this role as a...

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CLEAR Welcomes Our New Members of October 2026

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Oct 22

CLEAR strives to provide a place where regulators can connect globally. We encourage you to welcome our newest members: Minnesota Board of Private...

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