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For nearly four decades, the Professional Licensing Report (PLR) has been the trusted source for timely, authoritative coverage of important court rulings, licensing board decisions, regulatory initiatives, audits, and policy debates.

Published bimonthly by the Council on Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation (CLEAR), PLR delivers in-depth reporting and expert analysis to help regulatory professionals stay informed, prepared, and proactive.

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Court reversals of disciplinary actions and findings of board bias
Which crimes trigger licensure discipline — and which do not
Exam failures overturned on appeal and limits on challenging test scoring
The rise in licensing exam cheating
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Complaint “triage” strategies and investigative trends
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State funding structures that may impact access to legal counsel
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