We are continuing with our journey of outlining thirteen ways by which a hearing panel can lose its jurisdiction based on actions that make it appear biased. In the first week, we detailed methods 1, 2 and 3, which focused…
The enabling statute of a regulatory body typically includes a right of the regulator to apply to a court for an order permitting someone to search and seize items on the property of a named person, who may be a…
This week we continue with introducing thirteen ways a hearing panel can lose its jurisdiction based on actions that make it appear biased. Last week, we detailed methods 1, 2 and 3, which focused on exhibiting hostility and thereby appearing…
Monthly Question: What are the practical implications when a registrant sends “without prejudice” correspondence to the College during the inquiry/investigation stage? The words “without prejudice” have meaning in the context of the legal principle that discussions toward settling litigation should…
There are a multitude of ways a disciplinary hearing panel can lose its jurisdiction, including failing to give a registrant a fair opportunity to be heard, failing to maintain impartiality, and making unreasonable decisions. This month, our blog will introduce…