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Welcome to Know Your Regulator, the premier podcast dedicated to keeping professional license holders up-to-date on the dynamic landscape of laws, regulations, and legal interpretations that directly affect their careers and businesses. This free, educational series is designed to empower professionals by providing critical insights into the regulatory environment that governs their practices.Our mission is to offer valuable, accessible information that helps license holders stay informed about their regulators, ensuring they are well-versed in the legal matters that influence their professional reputation and livelihood. Each episode features in-depth interviews with a diverse array of guests, including current and former regulators, esteemed members of the Bertolino Law Firm, and other experts who bring essential knowledge and perspectives to the table.Join us as we explore the intricacies of professional regulation, offering practical advice, timely updates, and expert commentary to help you navigate the complexities of your profession with confidence and clarity. Tune in to "Know Your Regulator" and stay ahead in your field by understanding the regulatory landscape that shapes your professional life.Know Your Regulator: The Podcast that Inspires You to Engage is presented by Bertolino LLP.  Visit us at https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator/#knowyourregulator  #bertolinollp #podcast

  1. 2D AGO

    Building Authority Without Risk for Licensed Professionals

    Your next license headache might not start with a lawsuit. It could start with a sentence on your website, a confident LinkedIn post, or a “quick” answer online that quietly crosses a regulatory line. In this episode of Know Your Regulator, we dig into that uncomfortable reality and the upside: you can be visible, memorable, and trusted online without exaggeration, confidentiality mistakes, or accidental promises you can’t keep. I’m joined by Dennis "DM" Meador, a longtime marketing, SEO, communications leader, and founder of the Legal Podcast Network, who helps attorneys and other regulated professionals build authority through clear, compliant content. We talk about why the internet has commoditized expertise, why “meeting people where they are” now means digital first, and how multi state marketing can create compliance problems when one jurisdiction’s rules don’t match another’s. DM shares a simple framework that keeps you useful without getting reckless: answer real FAQs, speak like you would across the desk, and stay carefully specific, just enough so people can recognize their situation without you naming clients or outcomes. We also connect modern visibility to search and AI discovery, including why question and answer content tends to perform well in SEO, AEO, and LLM driven results. Then we get honest about founder-led marketing: people don’t trust logos, they trust humans, and there’s much less privacy than most business owners want to admit. The closing takeaway is straightforward and hard to ignore: be yourself, on purpose, and let authenticity build affinity while you stay inside professional boundaries. Subscribe to Know Your Regulator, share it with a colleague who may not be confident in posting, and leave a review so more licensed professionals can find it.  ______________________________ Learn more about DM Meador and the Legal Podcast Network: https://www.thelegalpodcastnetwork.com/apply Visit the Authority Podcast Network:  https://www.theauthoritypodcastnetwork.com/ Connect with DM on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismeador/ _______________________________ Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    29 min

  2. MAR 17

    Protecting Your Dental License in Texas

    Your dental license can take years to earn and it only takes one complaint to put under a microscope. In this episode, Know Your Regulator host Cimone Murphree walks through how Texas dental professionals can reduce the risk of TSBDE disciplinary action by focusing on the issues that quietly trigger dental board investigations: charting gaps, unclear informed consent, and preventable communication breakdowns. We unpack what the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is actually looking for when a complaint comes in, including potential Dental Practice Act or administrative rule violations, scope of practice questions, and whether the accepted standard of care was met. We also explain why “standard of care” is not about being perfect, but about practicing like a reasonably competent provider in similar circumstances, supported by continuing education and current clinical protocols. Then we get practical, sharing what “good documentation” really means when your patient chart becomes the primary evidence in an investigation. We look at how to make your records tell the full story of decisions, treatment, risks, and patient communication and talk about the fastest prevention tool: an early conversation that addresses confusion and frustration before it turns into a formal complaint. Finally, if a complaint does reach the board, we cover the mindset that matters most: take it seriously from the beginning and respond carefully. Subscribe for more guidance on Texas rules and regulation, share this with your team, and leave a review to help other professionals stay up to date! Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    11 min

  3. MAR 10

    What Triggers a Board Investigation? Early Career Compliance Mistakes Licensed Professionals Make

    Have you ever wondered what actually triggers a licensing board investigation? Know Your Regulator host Cimone Murphree pulls back the curtain on the quiet mistakes that lead to big problems: mixing up office policy with board rules, waiting on criminal case outcomes while missing mandatory self-reporting deadlines, giving friendly “off the record” advice with no documentation, and saying yes to services that you aren’t actually authorized or licensed to perform. Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional, we give a candid walkthrough of the blind spots that most new professionals face and how to close them before they cost you time, money, or your license.    We begin by diving into how boards really think: they evaluate your individual conduct, not your employer’s culture. Cimone explains why candor and transparency rank higher than perfection, and how a dismissed misdemeanor can still create trouble if you fail to report it within the required timelines. You’ll learn how to set clear professional boundaries, document interactions, and avoid dual relationships that create confusion and risk. We then unpack scope of practice, including supervision, certification, and cross-jurisdiction issues that can sneak up when you feel “capable” but aren’t explicitly authorized.    To make this concrete for listeners, Cimone closes with a five-step compliance playbook you can put to work today: separate employer policy from board rules, master your reporting requirements, keep boundaries structured online and offline, verify scope before expanding services, and pause to seek expert guidance when uncertain. If you want fewer surprises, stronger judgment, and a license that stays safe, this conversation delivers clear next steps and real-world clarity.    If this helped sharpen your regulatory awareness, subscribe, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a quick comment or review to tell us the biggest blind spot you see in your field. Your insights help other professionals protect their licenses, too! Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    13 min

  4. FEB 25

    Unlicensed Veterinary Activity in Texas: Animal Services That Cross the Line with TBVME

    The line between helping animals and practicing veterinary medicine is thinner than most people think, and stepping over it can trigger real legal consequences. We sat down with Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Chief of Staff, Kristin Stavrou to clarify what counts as veterinary practice in Texas, why “good intentions” still break the law, and how to avoid unlicensed activity that puts animals, owners, and your business at risk. We begin with the laws that matter: how the Texas Occupations Code defines veterinary medicine, including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, prescribing, and even representing a willingness to perform those acts. From there, we uncover the gray zones that snag groomers, trainers, boarders, and mobile services. Alternative therapies such as PEMF or light therapy? If the purpose is to make the animal feel better, it’s regulated care. Dental work? A simple brushing is fine, but removing calculus, plaque, and stains with instruments, or any attempt at extractions, falls squarely under veterinary dentistry. Kristin then breaks down supervision as a safety net. She explains what unlicensed individuals can do under a veterinarian’s oversight, and why the supervising DVM remains responsible for the team’s actions. We also map the hidden overlaps that can rope in other regulators. Sedation or drug handling invites scrutiny from the pharmacy board or DEA, and certain species and documents bring the Texas Animal Health Commission, USDA, or even federal authorities into the mix. One service can cross multiple jurisdictions, so compliance begins with understanding exactly what you offer and how you advertise it. Finally, we explain the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners complaint-driven enforcement process and what a cease and desist order really means. The message is simple: stop immediately, respond professionally, and get licensed or supervised. If you’re unsure whether a service is allowed, review the Texas Administrative Code or call the board, so your next step is a compliant one, not a costly one.  If this conversation helped clarify your scope, subscribe, share it with a colleague, or leave a review to help more Texas pet professionals stay on the right side of the law! ________________________ About Kristin: Kristin Stavrou serves as Chief of Staff for the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, where she helps lead regulatory strategy and enforcement efforts in the field of veterinary medicine. A practicing attorney since 2023 with a focus on administrative law, she was promoted from Staff Attorney to Chief of Staff after 2.5 years of service — a testament to her leadership and impact in protecting both the public and pets of Texas. Based in Austin, she is a devoted dog mom, dedicated boot camp attendee, and enjoys exploring the city's ever-growing food scene with her husband. ________________________ Learn more about the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: https://veterinary.texas.gov/about/ TBVME Laws & Rules:  https://veterinary.texas.gov/laws-and-rules/ TBVME Enforcement Information:  https://veterinary.texas.gov/enforcement/ Explore the Texas Occupations Code:  https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?link=OC Explore the Texas Administrative Code: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/index.shtml ________________________ Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    35 min

  5. FEB 18

    Top Legal Risks for Small Businesses and Regulated Startups

    Your business brain might be sprinting, but the compliance aspect needs to keep pace. We sit down with South Florida business attorney Matthew Fornaro to unpack the biggest legal pitfalls that trip up small businesses and regulated startups, and how to map the practical fixes that keep you out of trouble and in control. We start with the quiet minefield of marketing claims. If you work in or around licensed services, words like expert and guaranteed results can draw regulator heat, competitor complaints, and consumer confusion. Matthew breaks down how to use accurate, compliant language, when disclaimers are required, and why a rapid-fire content cadence without review is an open invitation for violations. From websites to social posts, he shows how visibility cuts both ways, and how you can protect your brand without dulling your message. Next, we tackle scope creep, the chronic condition of eager founders. A small favor becomes an unpriced deliverable; a quick text turns into a new lane that you are not licensed to drive in. We share boundary scripts, contract clauses, and simple email habits that lock scope, set expectations, and keep relationships healthy. Then we zoom out to look at the documents that form a durable business spine: business plans, operating agreements or bylaws, partnership agreements, website terms, and client contracts that define payment, disputes, and limitations. We explore vendor risks too, from sales promises that vanish in the contract to performance failures that demand written notices. Finally, we outline an offboarding playbook for calm exits: termination notices, complete record returns, and clear handoffs that reduce chargebacks and grievances. Matthew closes with a simple compliance starter kit and a razor-sharp cost comparison between proactive and reactive matters. If you want to avoid disputes, survive audits, and scale your business with confidence, this conversation is your blueprint. Enjoyed the episode? Follow, share with a founder who needs it, and leave a quick review! ______________________ Learn more about Matthew Fornaro, P.A. Law Group:   https://fornarolegal.com/ Learn more about business law through Matthew’s resources: https://fornarolegal.com/videos-business-law-attorney-coral-springs-parkland-broward/ ______________________ Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    33 min

  6. FEB 4

    Texas Nurses Facing Operation Nightingale: The First 72 Hours

    A letter tied to Operation Nightingale can drop your stomach and derail your day. We cut through panic and speculation to map a steady path for Texas nurses: what to do in the first 72 hours, how to protect your license, and when silence is your strongest move. With senior associate attorney Kerry Bloodsaw and client success manager Jasen Dalus, we break down the stages of board action—confidential investigations, public formal charges, and the range of proposed orders, including non-disciplinary deactivation agreements born from the Nightingale surge. We focus on practical steps that lower risk. Start with a tight communication plan: acknowledge receipt, then pause. Build a single, organized folder with a clean timeline, enrollment records, attendance proof, transcripts, clinical logs, receipts, and employer emails. Many Operation Nightingale matters hinge on dates and modality rather than emotion; mismatched affidavits and evidence of in-person coursework can shift a case. We explain the difference between employer inquiries and board processes, why credibility is the asset you must guard, and how social media posts and long narratives can backfire. There’s a strategic advantage in pacing. The board’s volume is high, and premature disclosures often shorten your practice window and hand over unneeded evidence. We talk frankly about due process, visibility on license lookup, National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) implications, and the mistakes that are hardest to unwind. If your school appears on a list, your next steps—not the headline—determine your outcome. Keep your cards close, prepare your documents, and bring in counsel early to even the playing field. If this conversation brings clarity, subscribe, share it with a colleague who needs it, and leave a review or comment to help other nurses find trusted, level-headed guidance. Stay tuned as we continue to shed light on Operation Nightingale in Texas throughout our mini-series. Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    24 min

  7. JAN 14

    Texas License Holder Risks in 2026: AI, Telemedicine, Renewals, Complaints

    The rules are moving under our feet, and 2026 is full of invisible tripwires that can turn good intentions into investigations. We dig into four lanes of risk—tech touching your work, care at a distance, paperwork and portals, and complaints and conduct—and share practical checklists to keep your license safe without living on agency websites. From AI disclosures and data handling to telemedicine documentation and shifting complaint processes, we connect the dots so you can move with clarity, not fear. We unpack how AI becomes a legal obligation when it touches consumer-facing work, the two predictable mistakes that put licenses at risk, and how to craft an internal AI policy that stands up to scrutiny. We then shift to privacy and cybersecurity as credibility events, outlining simple, high-impact controls: multi-factor authentication, least-necessary access, vendor due diligence, and a clear incident plan. Healthcare pros hear a tight update on telemedicine prescribing: extended does not mean permanent, and controlled substances require consistent protocols, rationale, and follow-ups you can prove. Next, we show why 2026 is a portal year where missing emails and stalled renewals can make your public record look inactive. You’ll get a renewal timeline, documentation tips, and a verification step that prevents accidental unlicensed practice. Real estate professionals learn how SB 1968 changes day-to-day workflow, while appraisers get a heads-up on CE tied to valuation bias and fair housing. We also spotlight BHEC’s proposed shift in informal settlement conferences and why educators should treat social media as potential evidence. Finally, we highlight Texas’s legal admissions change and its ripple effects on hiring pipelines and portability. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, and share with a colleague so you both stay in compliance this year! Your process is your protection, let’s make it airtight. Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    17 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    Most-Watched, Most-Useful: Know Your Regulator’s Biggest Takeaways of 2025

    Ever wonder why smart, diligent professionals still get blindsided by licensing trouble? The answer isn’t malice... it’s momentum. We pull together our most-listened lessons of the year to show how moving quickly within a system you don’t fully understand can turn a small issue into a career-sized problem. From the first whisper of a complaint to the last ripple on your credit report, we walk through what regulators actually evaluate and how to keep your license and your peace of mind intact. We start by reframing the board’s role. Think law enforcement for the public, not a safety net or support group for licensees. That shift explains why the process is the plot: investigators screen facts, not feelings, and evidence carries the weight. You’ll hear practical steps to slow your response, map the agency’s pipeline, and let your attorney lead without emotion. We then tackle the toughest myth of all: good intentions can save you. They won’t. Documentation, timelines, and evidence-based proof will. We dig into how boards define intent, how over-sharing can amplify your risk, and how a precise, scoped answer can close doors you don’t want opened. The episode also confronts the modern boundary problem. Casual texts with clients, DMs that wander off-platform, and going live at work feel harmless but often become exhibits A, B, and C. We show how a short clip can reveal location, identities, and protected details, and why content posted anywhere—TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or your even your personal camera roll—can end up on an investigator’s desk. Finally, we unpack the part few expect: the complaint may end, but the financial aftershocks can linger through lawsuits, judgments, credentialing delays, and loan denials. Preemptive protection with clear policies, clean records, and approved communication channels beats the cleanup every time. Your license is your livelihood, and this is your playbook for calm, documented, and defensible action. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs a reset, and leave a quick review or comment with the one policy you wish your board would clarify next. Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    13 min
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Welcome to Know Your Regulator, the premier podcast dedicated to keeping professional license holders up-to-date on the dynamic landscape of laws, regulations, and legal interpretations that directly affect their careers and businesses. This free, educational series is designed to empower professionals by providing critical insights into the regulatory environment that governs their practices.Our mission is to offer valuable, accessible information that helps license holders stay informed about their regulators, ensuring they are well-versed in the legal matters that influence their professional reputation and livelihood. Each episode features in-depth interviews with a diverse array of guests, including current and former regulators, esteemed members of the Bertolino Law Firm, and other experts who bring essential knowledge and perspectives to the table.Join us as we explore the intricacies of professional regulation, offering practical advice, timely updates, and expert commentary to help you navigate the complexities of your profession with confidence and clarity. Tune in to "Know Your Regulator" and stay ahead in your field by understanding the regulatory landscape that shapes your professional life.Know Your Regulator: The Podcast that Inspires You to Engage is presented by Bertolino LLP.  Visit us at https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator/#knowyourregulator  #bertolinollp #podcast

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