Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR)

11/09/2026

🔓 FREE READ from Professional Licensing Report

Is your board’s enforcement campaign an antitrust risk?

A federal court in Arizona just refused to give a chiropractic board state-action immunity, even while dismissing the antitrust claims against it. If your board is made up of active market participants, this ruling is a must-read.

📖 Read the full article free: https://www.clearhq.org/news/antitrust-enforcement-and-state-action-immunity

This is just one of 15 cases in our September/October 2026 issue. Every two months, PLR subscribers get expert analysis of the court rulings, board decisions and regulatory developments that matter most, from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Australia.

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11/05/2026

📣 REMINDER: There's Still Time to Submit Your Proposal for !

Have insights, experiences, or innovative ideas to share with the professional regulatory community? We want to hear from you!

CLEAR invites regulatory professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders to submit proposals for the 47th Annual Educational Conference, taking place September 20–23, 2027, in Vancouver, Canada. 🇨🇦

This is your opportunity to share practical solutions, highlight emerging trends, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of professional regulation.

💡 Have a presentation, panel, case study, or fresh perspective in mind? Don't wait to get started!

🗓️ Proposal deadline: November 13, 2026

🎟️ Planning to attend? Take advantage of CLEAR's special registration offer and lock in 2027 conference rates before December 31, 2026!

Don't miss your opportunity to share your expertise and join us in Vancouver.

🔗 Submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/ebO95104fcI

🔗 Explore conference registration: https://ow.ly/eqXq5104fcL

11/04/2026

🌎 FINAL SESSION: The Global Workforce Dilemma – November 9!

How can professional regulators navigate growing global workforce demands while protecting the public, upholding professional standards, and maintaining trust?

Join CLEAR on November 9 for the final session of the 2026 International Symposium Series: The Global Workforce Dilemma: Mobility, Sovereignty, and the Future of Professional Regulation.

Featuring four distinguished international experts, this interactive discussion will explore:

🌐 The growing challenges and implications of international workforce mobility
🌐 Balancing workforce shortages with international recruitment
🌐 The impact of migration policy and national priorities on regulation
🌐 Supporting professional mobility while maintaining standards and public trust
🌐 Building a more sustainable global workforce

With live polling, audience discussion, and small-group breakout conversations, you'll gain valuable international perspectives on one of the most pressing issues facing professional regulation.

Don't miss your final opportunity to join the conversation!

📅 November 9, 2026
🔗 Register for the final session or purchase the full series to access recordings of previous sessions: https://www.clearhq.org/international-symposium

11/03/2026

Build Your Investigative Skills This Winter! ❄️

Registration is open for CLEAR’s NCIT Subject Matter Workshop Series – Winter 2026!

Strengthen your investigative knowledge with four specialized workshops covering key areas of regulatory practice:

🔹 Drug Diversion Investigations
🔹 Investigating Reports of Sexual Misconduct
🔹 Communication Skills and the Art of Persuasion
🔹 Ethics for the Regulatory Investigator

More training. More flexibility. More savings! Choose the workshops most relevant to your professional development and take advantage of bundle discounts:

- Register for 2 workshops and save 10%
- Register for 3 workshops and save 15%
- Register for all 4 workshops and save 20%

Delivered virtually through the CLEAR Learning Portal, each program combines self-paced learning with live, instructor-led sessions.

📅 December 1–9, 2026
⏰ Registration closes November 29!

🔗 Register Today: https://www.clearhq.org/events/ncit-workshop-series

Learn more about the individual courses: Explore the NCIT Workshops.
https://www.clearhq.org/ncit-third-tier

Invest in your professional growth and take your investigative skills to the next level!

10/30/2026

📣 The Fall 2026 CLEAR Journal of Professional Regulation Is Here!

Stay informed on the latest research, legal developments, and emerging trends shaping professional regulation. The newest issue explores topics including AI governance, licensure exam challenges, investigative decision-making, and regulatory consolidation.

📖 Inside this issue:
🔹 Legal insights on Alameda v. Association of Social Work Boards
🔹 Practical approaches to AI-assisted exam development
🔹 Strategies for fair, evidence-based regulatory investigations
🔹 Global AI governance and human-centered oversight
🔹 Lessons from the consolidation of British Columbia’s nursing and midwifery regulators

CLEAR members receive complimentary online access to the journal!

📝 Have insights to share? Article submissions for the Spring 2027 issue are being accepted. Submit your article by November 9, 2026, for consideration.

🔗 Explore the latest issue and learn more: https://www.clearhq.org/news/fall-2026-volume-36-no-2

10/29/2026

📣 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join CLEAR’s 2027 Regional Symposia!

🌎 Three Cities. Two Countries. One Conversation on the Future of Regulation.

CLEAR is bringing regulatory professionals together in 2027 for the Regional Symposia series! Join us in Austin, Toronto, or Halifax to connect with colleagues, exchange perspectives, and explore the challenges shaping professional regulation.

💡 This year’s theme: The Space Between: Risk, Trust, and the Edges of Regulation

From emerging technologies and evolving jurisdictional boundaries to public trust and regulatory effectiveness, discover practical strategies to address emerging risks, strengthen collaboration, and demonstrate the value of regulation.

📍 Mark Your Calendar:
🇺🇸 Austin, TX — March 4, 2027
🇨🇦 Toronto, ON — April 23, 2027
🇨🇦 Halifax, NS — May 12, 2027

🎟️ Registration is open! Take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your spot at the location that works best for you.

🔗 Explore the theme and register today: https://www.clearhq.org/regional-symposia

We look forward to connecting with you in 2027!

10/28/2026

📣 CALL FOR PROPOSALS REMINDER: Share Your Expertise at !

There’s still time to step into the spotlight at CLEAR’s 47th Annual Educational Conference, taking place September 20–23, 2027, in Vancouver, Canada! 🇨🇦

We’re looking for knowledgeable professionals and fresh perspectives to help shape the future of professional regulation. Share your expertise, showcase innovative ideas, and contribute to meaningful conversations with regulatory professionals from around the world.

💡 Consider submitting a proposal on topics such as:
🔹 Measuring Regulatory Effectiveness & Responses to Deregulatory Pressures
🔹 Regulating Emergent Practices
🔹 Public Trust, Legitimacy & the Limits of Jurisdiction
🔹 Collaboration and Engagement
🔹 Governance and Leadership

🗓️ Proposal deadline: November 13, 2026

Don't miss your opportunity to become a thought leader, connect with colleagues, and help move professional regulation forward!

🔗 Submit your proposal today: https://www.clearhq.org/call-for-proposals

10/21/2026

📊 How can data help you demonstrate the impact of regulation?

Join CLEAR in New Orleans this January for the 2027 Winter Symposium: Demonstrating Regulatory Effectiveness: Using Data to Support Proactive Regulation!

As expectations for accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes grow, regulators need more than data — they need actionable insights to make informed decisions, anticipate emerging risks, and demonstrate how their work protects the public.

🔍 What will you gain?
✔️ Practical strategies for measuring regulatory effectiveness
✔️ Insights into using evidence to support proactive decision-making
✔️ Approaches to turning complex data into a compelling story of regulatory impact
✔️ Opportunities to exchange ideas and connect with fellow regulatory professionals

From expert presentations and interactive discussions to real-world case studies, this symposium will equip you with ideas you can bring back to your organization.

📅 January 6–8, 2027
📍 New Orleans, Louisiana

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your approach to data-driven regulation and connect with colleagues committed to advancing public protection.

🔗 Learn more and register:https://ow.ly/uH0450ZZv5T

10/20/2026

📣 Expand Your Expertise with CLEAR Learning!

Stay ahead of the latest developments in professional regulation with CLEAR’s upcoming webinars and virtual symposium. From emerging legal questions and meaningful public engagement to regulatory relationships and global workforce challenges, these sessions offer valuable insights you can bring to your work.

🌟 Upcoming learning opportunities include:
⚖️ Professional Speech After Chiles v. Salazar — October 22: https://ow.ly/14t750ZZuCA
🤝 Public Engagement: More Than Just a Tick Box — October 29: https://ow.ly/i06p50ZZuCH
💬 Wag the Dog: Professional Associations, Regulatory Bodies, and the Public Interest — November 5: https://ow.ly/zE9P50ZZuCJ
🌎 The Global Workforce Dilemma: Mobility, Sovereignty, and the Future of Professional Regulation — November 9: https://ow.ly/3fvs50ZZuCj

Don't miss the final session of CLEAR’s 2026 International Symposium Series on November 9! Join regulators and system leaders from around the world for a virtual, discussion-driven conversation on workforce mobility, migration policy, and public protection.

🔗 Explore the sessions and register: https://ow.ly/tVrC50ZZuCB

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10/16/2026

📝 Share Your Expertise: CLEAR Journal of Professional Regulation Call for Articles!

Have research, insights, or practical experience that could help advance professional and occupational regulation? The CLEAR Journal of Professional Regulation (CJPR) is seeking submissions!

We invite regulatory professionals, researchers, academics, and industry experts to contribute articles that explore emerging trends, share innovative approaches, and offer fresh perspectives on the issues shaping regulation today.

💡 Have a perspective worth sharing? Help advance knowledge, spark meaningful discussion, and strengthen regulatory practice across the profession.

📣 Submit your article and contribute to the conversation shaping the future of professional regulation! Submissions for Spring CLEAR Journal are due November 9

🔗 Learn more about the journal and submission guidelines: https://ow.ly/1iGW50ZYe1Z