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When minors have county social workers or probation officers, how confidential is their information?

Part of the deal of being a therapist is responding to subpoenas, should the need arise. Therapist should have a working knowledge of the laws pertaining to the preparation and service of subpoenas.

In recent years it has become more and more fashionable for organizations, including private practices, nonprofit agencies, and professional counseling corporations, to use independent contractors, as opposed to employees, to provide counseling services to their clients. Learn how the trend could backfire against an organization and end up costing it more money, much more money, in the end.

Not all dual relationships are unlawful or unethical; in fact, some cannot be avoided. But, how does a therapist keep his or her conduct out of the deep rough and on the fairway?

Members often ask this question or ask for a resource to guide them in understanding what is insurance fraud and what is not insurance fraud.  The information you need is in this article.

Former Staff Attorney David Jensen writes about his recent observation of the many number of Board Accusations involving the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol. Learn how one too many drinks may affect your professional license.

Too many licensees and interns are not aware of the potential danger to their license or intern registration.

This article discusses the differences between the legal and ethical requirements of treating a patient who is suicidal versus treating a patient who has chosen to end his or her own life after complying with California’s End of Life Option Act.

Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguard Standards Compliance Worksheet

This article reviews the continuing education requirements for LMFTs, and it also addresses the issue of what happens if a licensee does not complete all of her continuing education requirements.