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Fall 2024, Volume 34, No. 2

Posted In: CLEAR Exam Review,

Nov 14

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

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Study on physician discipline for misinformation

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Social Media&Regulation,

Nov 14

A study in JAMA Network Open examined medical board disciplinary actions across five populous U.S. states (California, Florida, New York,...

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Philippines: licensure exam passers eligible for civil service positions

Posted In: Examination Issues,

Nov 14

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced that individuals who pass bar or licensure exams are automatically recognized as civil service...

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Utah considers regulations to curb illicit massage businesses

Posted In: Facilities Regulation,

Nov 14

Utah lawmakers are considering stronger regulations to curb illicit massage businesses linked to human trafficking and prostitution. Proposed...

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Update: Kansas court case on sugaring regulation to continue

Posted In: Court Cases,

Nov 14

A Kansas court granted a preliminary victory to Bryn Green, who challenged state licensing requirements for sugaring, a hair removal technique....

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Telehealth policies uncertain, pending congressional action

Posted In: Telemedicine,

Nov 14

In the face of expiring pandemic-era telehealth waivers, Congress is considering several bills to preserve expanded telehealth access. The Centers...

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Access a Free Article from the September/October Professional Licensing Report

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Nov 14

Check out the first of two free articles from the 2024 September/October edition of Professional Licensing Report. The latest free article is...

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Episode 83: CLEAR Awards Recipients - Demonstrating Regulatory Excellence (Part 1)

Posted In: CLEAR Podcast,

Nov 13

The 2024 CLEAR Awards were presented in Baltimore during CLEAR's Annual Educational Conference. Our podcast host had the chance to sit down with the...

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Australia and India sign MOU for financial planners

Posted In: Mobility, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Nov 7

The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Financial Planning Standards Board...

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Illinois updates online licensing system

Posted In: Technology,

Nov 7

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently launched a new online licensing system called the Comprehensive...

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Nigeria proposes regulation of petroleum and gas engineers

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Nov 7

The Nigerian Senate has proposed a bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers of Nigeria, aiming to elevate...

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Texas teacher certification cheating scheme

Posted In: Examination Issues,

Nov 7

In Houston, five individuals, including three Houston Independent School District employees, were charged with involvement in a $1 million teacher...

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