Unlicensed Practice

Pennsylvania: first-of-kind lawsuit against chatbot for medical claims

Posted In: Technology, Unlicensed Practice,

May 6

Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI alleging that the company’s chatbot generated false and potentially harmful medical...

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Update: North Carolina case on drone mapping license

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Unlicensed Practice, Use of Title,

Apr 22

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge brought by a North Carolina drone company owner contesting state licensing requirements, leaving...

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New York bill on AI and unauthorized practice of a profession

Posted In: Technology, Unlicensed Practice,

Mar 11

A proposed New York Senate bill (SB 7263) would create potential civil liability for companies and organizations that operate AI chatbots if their...

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Idaho considers changes to Contractor Registration Act

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Unlicensed Practice,

Jan 28

A group of Idaho homebuilders, led by the Idaho Home Builders Association, is advocating for legislative changes to the state’s Contractor...

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Safety and Regulation in the Med Spa Industry

Posted In: Facilities Regulation, Unlicensed Practice,

Dec 23

The article examines the med spa industry, focusing on safety, regulation, and ethical concerns. Key points include: Nurse Practitioners...

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Utah: life coach regulation still under consideration

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Unlicensed Practice,

Dec 23

Kevin Franke, former husband of Ruby Franke, a vlogger convicted of child abuse, is advocating for stricter regulations on life coaching in Utah....

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Australia: regulation of aged care advisers urged

Posted In: Unlicensed Practice,

Oct 24

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is pushing for stricter regulations on aged care advice to ensure that only licensed professionals...

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Rhode Island issues guidance for medical spas

Posted In: Facilities Regulation, Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, Unlicensed Practice,

Oct 2

In response to an increase in medical spas and IV therapy businesses, the Rhode Island Department of Health has released guidance on their...

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Vermont responds to IV therapy trend

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Unlicensed Practice,

Aug 14

Vermont's Office of Professional Regulation and the boards of medical practice, nursing, osteopathic medicine, and pharmacy have issued a statement...

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Court case: does drone surveying require a license?

Posted In: Court Cases, Unlicensed Practice, Use of Title,

Jan 24

A case under appeal in North Carolina concerns whether selling maps and models of geographical information obtained by drones requires licensure as...

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NC ruling: engineering license requirements do not apply to expert testimony

Posted In: Court Cases, Unlicensed Practice,

Jan 10

A district court in North Carolina has ruled against the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, ruling that the licensing requirements...

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Miami challenged by unlicensed plastic surgery care centers

Posted In: Facilities Regulation, Unlicensed Practice,

Nov 8

Miami, Florida has recently seen a number of cases of plastic surgery post-operative recovery homes operating without a license. The charge brought...

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