CNA Certification and Prior Conviction of Crimes in New Jersey

Marie Phillips v.  New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Decided May 31, 2016. Issue: Being honest and direct on your professional license application or renewal with the New Jersey license renewal website.  Know what the requirements are to get a specific license given a prior criminal history as well. Submitted by Nursing License…

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“Because I said so” Not a Good Enough Reason from a Trial Court

Submitted by professional defense lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Schiffman Abraham Kaufman & Ritter P.C. v. Fisher decided May 29th by the Appellate Division is a case that highlights the responsibility of a trial court to explain their findings of fact and application of the law. In other words a trial court must adequately explain their decision, and…

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Preponderance of the Evidence Standard | Professional License Defense

Submitted by Professional License Defense Attorney, Jeffrey Hark The Legislature has also recognized the importance of a medical license and the interest of the physician in retaining his license. The regulatory statute requires, in most instances, that a physician not be found guilty of professional misconduct unless his acts are so particularly egregious as to…

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At Trial, Queens Doctor Is Accused of Recklessly Prescribing Drugs

Physician Arrested After Prescribing Pain Killers Republished by New Jersey Medical License Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. One patient was found dead in his bed from an overdose, with a prescription for painkillers from a Queens doctor on the night stand. Another was discovered lifeless and slumped over in his car, a pill bottle naming the…

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