Know Your Regulator: The Podcast that Inspires You to Engage

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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. 4D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 12/24/2025

    Navigating Physician Advocacy in the Hospital: A Conversation with Dr. Monique Nugent

    Hospitals don't have golden tickets; they’re high-stakes systems where good outcomes depend on smart planning, relentless communication, and honest constraints. We sit down with Dr. Monique Nugent, a hospitalist and physician leader, to unpack what real advocacy looks like when insurance rules, limited coverage, and human needs collide. From the first hour of admission to the last mile of discharge, we explore how teams align care with what patients can actually access at home financially, logistically, and emotionally. We walk through the essential partnership with case management, those nurses and social workers who turn plans into action by navigating benefits, rehab options, durable medical equipment, and community resources like Meals on Wheels. Dr. Nugent shares a candid end-of-life case that shows the tightrope physicians walk: proving the need to stay inpatient while arranging home hospice, all while documenting clearly enough to persuade insurers without over-treating. We also cover a less visible risk—failed discharges caused not by untreated illness but by unsafe homes, exhausted caregivers, and missing supporters. If you’re a clinician, you’ll get practical tactics for better documentation, stronger peer-to-peer calls, and productive pushback when coverage decisions miss the clinical picture. If you’re a patient or caregiver, you’ll learn why discharge planning starts at admission, why to bring a “care partner” to key conversations, and which constraints to share early so care teams and physicians can solve key issues. Legal barriers like guardianship and conservatorship, transportation and cost hurdles, and the burnout that shadows advocacy all take center stage, with grounded advice on boundaries and resilience. Ready to turn hospital stays into safer outcomes and fewer setbacks at home? Listen, share this with a colleague or caregiver, and subscribe for more conversations that protect your practice and your livelihood. If it resonated, leave a review and tell us what topic you'd like to hear us cover next! ______________________________ Learn more about Dr. Monique Nugent and Prescription for Admission -  Dr. Monique Nugent: https://drmoniquenugent.com/ Listen to the Prescription for Admission Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prescription-for-admission/id1801986213 Read Prescription for Admission:  https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Admission-Navigating-Advocating-Hospitalization/dp/B0BNK78MJ3 ______________________________ Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    29 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Expunged Vs Sealed: What Professionals Need To Know

    Think a dismissal wiped your slate clean? For licensed professionals, the difference between an expunged record and a sealed one can make or break a career move. We sit down with Houston criminal defense attorney Justin Keiter to break down what employers, licensing boards, and federal programs still see—and how to keep a background check from derailing years of hard work. We begin by clarifying the core terms: dismissal, expungement, and sealing. Justin explains how arrest data flows from local agencies to state repositories and national databases like TCIC and NCIC, often mirrored with the FBI. A dismissed case usually updates to “dismissed,” but the arrest remains visible to many checks. Expungement removes the entry from your criminal history and generally lets you lawfully deny the arrest. Sealing hides it from the public while keeping it viewable to hospital districts, school districts, government agencies, licensing bodies, and law enforcement, especially in fingerprint-based reviews. From there, we dive into high-stakes scenarios. Applying for a master electrician or plumber license, hospital credentialing, can trigger deeper screenings that still surface sealed or dismissed cases. Justin outlines the biggest mistakes he sees: applying before expungement, assuming a sealed case is invisible, and relying on DIY packets that fail to properly notify agencies and boards. Once you apply, the data is captured and you cannot unwind it, which can lead to denials, delays, and awkward explanations that undermine credibility. You’ll hear a practical roadmap to regain control: run your own state criminal history, check your driving record, use reputable consumer background tools, then engage an attorney who understands expunctions and licensing rules. Get the timing right—clear the record before you submit applications—and keep a clean paper trail of orders and agency confirmations. The payoff is clarity, accuracy, and confidence that your past won’t overshadow your skills and integrity. If this guidance helps you breathe easier about your next credential or clearance, share it with an individual who needs it. Subscribe for more conversations that protect your license and livelihood, and leave a review to tell us what topic we should tackle next! Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    14 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) Explained: Support, Recovery & Your Nursing License

    Burnout, moral distress, and shifting post‑pandemic realities have changed what it means to practice nursing in Texas. We take a clear, compassionate look at the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) with Program Director Brittney Majefski, exploring how confidential, evidence‑based monitoring helps nurses recover, return to safe practice, and keep their careers on track—without defaulting to punishment. Brittney breaks down exactly who TPAPN serves and why it’s more than a substance use program, with dedicated tracks for mental health. We unpack how referrals work—self‑referral, employer or peer referral, and board routes—what stays confidential, and when the Board of Nursing becomes involved. You’ll hear how individualized plans begin with baseline assessments, then blend toxicology testing, therapy or treatment, medication management, and employer collaboration to create a practical, person‑centered path forward. We also dig into supportive worksite restrictions, why “a monitored nurse is a safe nurse,” and how TPAPN’s earned advocacy model lifts restrictions as stability returns. A highlight of this conversation is peer support: trained nurse volunteers who provide trust, empathy, and lived experience rather than surveillance. We confront the stigma that too often blocks recovery and retention, and we offer actionable guidance for leaders who want to support staff without compromising patient safety. Not sure TPAPN is right for you? We share alternatives like EAPs, hospital wellness programs, NAMI, SAMHSA, and state resources for early help before practice is impacted. If you’re a nurse weighing a self‑referral, an employer navigating a return‑to‑work plan, or a colleague trying to be that safe person, this deep dive offers clarity, courage, and next steps. Subscribe, share with a nurse who needs it, and leave a review to help more clinicians find recovery, support, and safe patient care. ______________________________ Visit the resources mentioned in this episode! -  TPAPN (Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses):  https://www.texasnurses.org/mpage/TPAPN Mental Health Mixtape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hGQvyGKdgjBYHeCMGGNBY?si=6f7e9d4ef65a4f37&nd=1&dlsi=d3d06ee1168c4dbb NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): https://www.nami.org/ SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): https://www.samhsa.gov/ HHS (Health and Human Services):  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use _______________________________ Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    35 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Five Hidden Rules That Could Cost You Your License

    Your license can survive tough days, but it rarely survives silence, shortcuts, or a sloppy paper trail. We dive into the five hidden rules that boards enforce, and how they differ from the fast-and-loose culture that creeps into busy workplaces. From the first moment a board letter lands in your mailbox to the last keystroke you type into an email or DM, we lay out a practical playbook for keeping your professional career intact. We start with the most expensive mistake: ignoring a notice. You’ll hear how default judgments form without your input and why quick, documented responses preserve your voice in the process. Then we unpack why everyday messages, emails, texts, DMs, even “disappearing” chats can become evidence, and how metadata turns a casual forward into a compliance event. We share simple fixes: use approved systems, strip identifiers, and create habits that make the right path the fast path. Culture says “everyone does it.” Regulators don’t. Through a vivid case study, we show how co-signing, templated notes, and presence implied on paper can end a career during a routine audit. We also map the social media minefield: background identifiers in photos, location tags tied to your workplace, jokes without context, and unauthorized testimonials. The golden rule stands: if you wouldn’t want the board to see it, don’t post it. Finally, we tackle self-reporting. Many boards require you to disclose arrests and other triggers quickly, even before outcomes are decided. Non-reporting reads as dishonesty and often draws harsher discipline than the underlying event. Know your timelines, consult counsel before you reply, and own the first draft of your story. If you hold a license—teacher, nurse, dentist, realtor, or any regulated pro—this is your toolkit for turning risk into routine. Subscribe, share this with a colleague, and leave a review telling us which habit you’ll put in place today. Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    16 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    The Hidden Lawsuit: Real Asset Protection for Licensed Professionals

    A single board complaint can feel small on paper and still wreck your finances in the real world. We sit down with attorney and wealth strategist Matthew Meredith of Meridian Legal Advisors to map the hidden pathways risk takes: how judgments latch onto real estate, how wages and brokerage accounts get targeted, and how public records can block refinancing or delay your credentialing long after the case seems resolved.    Matt breaks down a clear, proactive playbook that separates what you own from what you do. We get specific about designing operating and holding companies, putting real estate in its own LLCs, and routing cash flow so a creditor can’t reach your paycheck in one step. We talk through the limits of insurance, the danger of commingling, and why governance, current operating agreements, clean banking resolutions, filed franchise taxes, makes or breaks the corporate veil when discovery starts. You’ll hear how coordination between legal, tax, and investment advisors closes gaps and prevents the costly whiplash of conflicting advice.    If you’ve ever thought “I have an LLC and an umbrella, I’m fine,” this conversation will change your checklist. You’ll leave with red flags to watch for, no‑go actions once a claim arises, and a maintenance rhythm that keeps protection real, not theoretical. Asset protection is legal when it’s proactive and transparent… and it’s for anyone with something to lose, not just the ultra‑wealthy.   If this helped you see your risk more clearly, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review so more professionals can safeguard their license and livelihood. _____________________ Matt Meredith, Esq., CFP®, is the founder of Meridian Legal Advisors, a next-generation law firm focused on estate planning, tax strategy, and asset protection. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he blends legal, tax, and investment expertise to create customized plans that work in practice, not just on paper. Before founding Meridian, Matt led his own practice, guiding clients through estate planning, probate, and trust administration. He previously held leadership roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Capital One Investing, and today also manages client investments through LPL Financial. Through Meridian, Matt delivers a one-stop shop by uniting legal, tax, and financial disciplines under one roof. He helps families, entrepreneurs, and professionals protect assets, reduce taxes, and preserve wealth for future generations. _____________________ Learn more about Matt and Meridian Legal Advisors! –  https://meridianlg.com/services/ https://meridianlg.com/about/ _____________________ Get more information, details and resources on Know Your Regulator - https://www.belolaw.com/know-your-regulator

    27 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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