If you are facing the final step in defending against a complaint filed against you with the TMB (Texas Medical Board), you better be well prepared. The final step, the “formal resolution,” is a trial on the merits. You have
The DOL issued its final rule defining “independent contractor” and rules for independent contractor classification. This rule replaces the DOL’s 2021 independent contractor definition and goes into effect on March 11, 2024. At Gardner Employment Law, we stay current with
Physicians practicing in Texas must comply with the Physician Non-Compete Statute. A physician’s non-compete must explicitly include a buyout provision and provide physicians with additional protections not applicable in a commercial setting. Various types of contracts incorporate a physician non-compete
In a new decision, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) takes action to protect whistleblowers. The SEC signaled that it will intensify its scrutiny of employment agreements for language that forbids reporting an employer’s wrongdoing. This shift not only safeguards
With over 9,000 complaints filed annually with the TMB, even the best physicians find themselves caught up in the TMB enforcement process. In this article, we explain how the TMB QA (Quality Assurance) Panel screens complaints to dispose of frivolous
