Industry Insights
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Montgomery: No, Doctors Aren't the Culprits | 09/17/2024 | |
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| By: Catherine Montgomery | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| It’s time to take a sledgehammer to one of the most pernicious myths about workers’ comp in California. ...Read More | |||
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Stevens: Resolving Disputes Over Sending Deposition to PQME | 09/16/2024 | |
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| By: Daniel R. Stevens | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Objections to providing a panel-qualified medical evaluator with a copy of applicant’s deposition are one of the more unusual disputes in the Labor Code 4062.2 process. Fortunately, there are tools for defense attorneys to get the matter before a judge. ...Read More | |||
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Moore: Claim Contact Deadline Still 24 Hours | 09/13/2024 | |
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| By: James Moore | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| After receiving a first report of injury, how quickly the injured worker receives contact from the claims adjuster remains a critical element. ...Read More | |||
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Snyder: Ain't No Fairy Godmother Coming to Help You | 09/11/2024 | |
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| By: Teddy Snyder | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| I see parties in mediation who seem to think the facts and law of their case will magically change. ...Read More | |||
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Fish: Employer Responsible for Injury Aggravation 9 Years After Settlement | 09/09/2024 | |
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| By: Mike Fish | |||
| State: AL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | |||
| On Aug. 16, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in Victoryland v. Patricia Dianne Arnold w...Read More | |||
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Barthel: Preparing for Doctor Deposition | 09/04/2024 | |
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| By: Donald R. Barthel | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Discovery with med-legal experts can dictate the direction of a case, which makes understanding doctor deposition strategy an essential tool for attorneys and practitioners to have. ...Read More | |||
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Moore: Multistate Claims Adjusting Is a Balancing Act | 08/28/2024 | |
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| By: James Moore | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| Becoming a multistate workers' comp claims adjuster ends up as an eye-opening experience. ...Read More | |||
| CAAA: Farmworker Heat Presumption Heads to Floor Vote | 08/27/2024 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| California Senate Bill 1299, a critical piece of legislation aimed at protecting farmworkers from the dangers of extreme heat, has successfully passed through the Assembly Appropriations Committee, the final significant obstacle before heading to the Assembly floor. With strong suppo...Read More | |||
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Moreno and Fortner: Another One Bites the Dust | 08/26/2024 | |
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| By: Patrick R. Moreno and Rachel Fortner | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| In August 2023, our case brief addressed the panel decision of Marva Smith v. Solar Turbines Inc., involving a vexatious applicant. ...Read More | |||
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Geaney: Legislation Increases Counsel Fees to 25% | 08/23/2024 | |
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| By: John H. Geaney | |||
| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | |||
| On Thursday, acting Gov. Nicholas Scutari signed legislation increasing counsel fees for petitioners’ attorneys, from 20% to 25%. ...Read More | |||
