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Research: state bar exam waivers and mobility

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Mobility, Research,

Apr 4

A recent study by Adam Chilton, Jacob Goldin, Kyle Rozema, and Sarath Sanga examines the impact of state bar exam waiver policies on the legal...

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FTC task force to focus on occupational licensing requirements

Posted In: Reducing Barriers to, Regulatory Reform,

Apr 4

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the formation of a joint labor task force comprising directors from the Bureaus of Competition,...

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Update: West Virginia legislature passes universal licensing bill

Posted In: Mobility,

Apr 4

The West Virginia Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 458, known as the Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act. This...

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Montana considers certification for community health workers

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Apr 4

Montana Representative Ed Buttrey has introduced House Bill 850 to establish a professional certification for community health workers (CHWs) in the...

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Toronto Symposium Program Now Available!

Posted In: Regulatory News,

Mar 28

Register now for CLEAR's 2025 Toronto Symposium, which will be held at The Law Society of Ontario on May 5th! Learn more about this event and...

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UK considers changes to expert testimony rules for family court cases

Posted In: Court Cases, Use of Title,

Mar 26

The Family Procedure Rule Committee has proposed changes to the Family Procedure Rules in England and Wales to limit the use of unregulated experts...

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Utah considers reduced training hours for cosmetology field

Posted In: Education & Training, Reducing Barriers to,

Mar 26

Utah's Senate Bill 330, known as the Cosmetology Modifications bill, proposes changes to licensing requirements for professions within the...

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CLEAR Welcomes Our New Members of March 2025!

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Mar 20

We strive to bring together the regulatory community and by doing so we are welcoming our new CLEAR members!

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Alaska considers Nurse Licensure Compact

Posted In: Mobility,

Mar 19

Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation (HB 131 and SB 124) to have Alaska join the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The NLC...

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New NBER paper: The Origins and Evolution of Occupational Licensing in the United States

Posted In: Research,

Mar 19

Economist Morris Kleiner shares this paper he co-authored from the NBER working papers series. Abstract: The analysis of occupational licensing...

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Florida considers bill to recognize training while incarcerated

Posted In: Education & Training, Reducing Barriers to,

Mar 19

A bill under consideration in the Florida House would facilitate professional licensing for justice-impacted individuals who have completed career...

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West Virginia considers universal licensing bill

Posted In: Mobility,

Mar 19

The West Virginia House Government Organization Committee recently reviewed Senate Bill 458, known as the Universal Professional and Occupational...

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