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NCARB releases third Baseline on Belonging report

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Education & Training, Reports on Professions,

Jun 15

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the National Organization of Minority Architects have previously released reports in...

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Ontario: lawsuit over exam leak

Posted In: Examination Issues,

Jun 8

The Law Society of Ontario is suing an exam preparation company for allegedly providing program participants with documents containing exam...

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India: National Medical Commission institutes Physician's Pledge

Posted In: Regulation by Country, Standards of Practice,

Jun 8

The National Medical Commission, the regulatory body fr medical professionals in India, has drafted regulations for the professional conduct on...

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New York: court case on professional speech versus conduct

Posted In: Court Cases, Unlicensed Practice,

Jun 8

A new York court opinion has ruled that volunteers for a legal aid nonprofit are not subject to New York's law against the unauthorized practice...

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American Society of Landscape Architects launches racial and gender equity program

Posted In: Diversity, Education & Training, Entry to Practice,

Jun 1

The American Association of Landscape Architects has launched the Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program to "support women of color in their...

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Philippines: new law on CPD

Posted In: Continuing Competence,

Jun 1

Lawmakers in the Philippines have approved a bill amending the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016 to make CPD a mandatory requirement...

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New York: expanded scope for nurse practitioners

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Jun 1

A new law in New York permanently expands scope of practice for nurse practitioners and grants full practice authority without the need for...

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FSMB updates medical misinformation policy

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Regulation in Emergency, Social Media&Regulation, Standards of Practice,

May 25

The Federation of State Medical Boards has updated its "Professional Expectations Regarding Medical Misinformation and Disinformation." In July...

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Telehealth legislation tracker tool

Posted In: Telemedicine,

May 25

Manatt Health has developed a tool for tracking federal and state telehealth legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic. An executive summary is...

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Kentucky: law for military professional license

Posted In: Mobility, Reducing Barriers to,

May 25

A new law in Kentucky is aimed at easing licensure burdens for military families. HB 91 waives licensing fees and renewal fees for military...

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Louisiana: bill for out-of-state license recognition

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Mobility, Reducing Barriers to,

May 25

The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill to allow licensing boards to recognize professional licenses from other states if the license is...

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Michigan considers reinstating dietitian and nutritionist licensure

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions,

May 17

In 2014, the Michigan legislature repealed the licensure requirement for dietitians and nutritionists. A bill introduced in teh Senate and...

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