Misrepresenting Credentials and Professional Discipline

Misrepresenting Credentials and Professional Discipline

“Professionals should be aware that knowingly or unknowingly misrepresenting or failing to update their credentials when testifying in depositions or in court exposes them to potential discipline. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) takes the position that such misrepresentation is unprofessional and a violation of the Illinois Medical Practice Act. I believe they would take the same position against any professional who misrepresents their credentials.” Michael V. Favia, Chicago IDFPR Attorney and Principal Attorney at Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C..

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Criminal Defense and Professional Licensing Defense Podcast with Gus Kostopoulos

Gus Kostopoulos Podcast on Criminal Defense and Professional Licensing Defense

Gus Kostopoulos: Criminal Defense and Professional Licensing Welcome to the Illinois Professional Licensing Associates podcast, brought to you by healthcare practice and licensing defense lawyer, Michael V. Favia. Michael V. Favia & Associates in Chicago represents licensed professionals before regulatory agencies such as the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Chicago area criminal […]

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Commercial Real Estate 101 Investing in Commercial Properties in Chicago

Commercial Real Estate 101: Investing in Commercial Properties in Chicago

The Chicago Commercial Real Estate Opportunity With so many options to earn income and preserve wealth with real estate investments you may find an ideal opportunity in investing in commercial properties in Chicago. As new neighborhoods grow in the suburbs and historic neighborhoods in the city of Chicago are updated for economic growth, there is […]

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Chicago Personal Injury Attorney: What to Do After an Accident

Chicago Personal Injury Attorney: What to Do After an Accident

Michael V. Favia is a Chicago Personal Injury Attorney to Meet Before You Need Him Car accidents are scary. It can be stressful remembering what to do in an emergency. Likewise, remembering what not to do is also important. There are two things you can do right now to be prepared in the event you […]

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Physician and Patient Text and Email

Physician and Patient Text and Email

Physician and Patient Text and Email: HIPAA Concerns Text and email technologies make it quick and efficient for physicians and patients to communicate, but physician and patient text and email also triggers concerns for HIPAA violations. Every healthcare administration and organization may face a balancing test among HIPAA privacy and compliance and patient care, health […]

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Thanksgiving Car Accidents Happen, Chicago Injury Lawyer Michael Favia

7 Reasons Thanksgiving Car Accidents Happen

Thanksgiving Car Accidents Happen Even if you are staying home, playing it quiet for Thanksgiving this year, you don’t have to go further than a trip to the grocery store to end up in a car accident. Please be cautious and take heed of a few tips in this article to keep yourself and your […]

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IDFPR Enforcement - Michael V. Favia Defends Licensed Real Estate Brokers

IDFPR Enforcement: Michael V. Favia Defends Licensed Real Estate Brokers

Chicago IDFPR Attorney, Michael V. Favia Defends Licensed Real Estate Brokers Michael V. Favia works in private practice defending professional licensed by the State of Illinois and regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Responsibility (IDFPR). Favia defends licensed real estate brokers When you are represented by Chicago IDFPR Attorney, Michael V. Favia, […]

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Avoid Medical Board Discipline for Prescribing Opiates

Avoid Medical Board Discipline for Prescribing Opiates

Michael V. Favia Defends Illinois-Licensed Physicians and Healthcare Professionals Prescribing Opiates In representing and defending Illinois physicians before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Responsibility (IDFPR), IDFPR attorney Michael V. Favia is acutely aware of the challenges faced by doctors prescribing opiates. A former Chief of Prosecution for the Department, Favia has been on […]

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Michael V. Favia is a Chicago IDFPR Attorney

Michael V. Favia: Chicago IDFPR Attorney

About Michael V. Favia and Chicago IDFPR Licensing Defense The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issues and regulates your professional license to practice and Michael V. Favia is a Chicago IDFPR attorney you can trust and when you need legal advice and representation. He is a former Chief of Prosecutions when the department […]

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Combating Opioid Addiction: New Illinois Law Requires Additional Education

New Law: Additional Continuing Medical Education About Safe Opioid Prescriptions and Combating Opioid Addiction

Additional Education for Illinois Doctors Combating Opioid Addiction The Illinois Controlled Substance Act was amended on Monday, August 27, 2018, increasing the required continuing medical education requirements to include three additional hours of education about safety when prescribing opioids. The new law mandating Illinois physicians and those who must maintain their CME hour requirements. The […]

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