Employers will be affected by the ending of a little understood law: The Second-Injury Fund, …
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Litigation Management
Amendments to West Virginia Drug Free Workplace Act
April 19, 2009: The West Virginia Drug Free Workplace Act, (DFWA) newly enacted in 2008, was …
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Should Workers Comp Carrier Pay for Extended Testing
The Question: Should Workers' Compensation Carrier be required to pay for extended testing …
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Are Maritime Workers Covered Under Federal Workers Compensation Law
NO! Maritime workers are covered under The Jones Act, a very complex set of maritime laws …
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How Should Paralegal Expenses Be Reimbursed
The Question: Should paralegal expenses be reimbursed to the attorney as litigation expenses or …
Costly Drug Testing Policy Disasters
Can YOU Afford a $583,413 Drug Testing Policy Disaster? The Center for Drug Testing …
Pennsylvania Truck Driver Seeks Damages Against Former Employer for Spoliation of Evidence
A driver sued his employer in tort, alleging that because the employer negligently destroyed and …
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Georgia Worker Seeks Additional Benefit After Being Burned by a Heating Pad
Tom Robinson, J.D., primary upkeep writer for Lexis Nexis's Workers' Compensation Law Practice Area …
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Role of Corporate Counsel in Workers Comp Management Programs
In workers' compensation, in-house lawyers are developing effective, and legal, methods to reduce …
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Seven Things to Consider When Your Company Wants to Select Their Own Counsel
Employers are often dismayed at the remote, passive role they are compelled to play in comp claims. …
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Ten Things a Medical Doctor Should Review in a Work Comp File
When I begin a consulting project, I like to have an MD review a sampling of files from each claim …
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A Workers Compensation ALERT Not Every Workplace Injury is Necessarily Compensable
Do you think every injury taking place in the workplace environment automatically rises to the …
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California Court Allows Million Dollar Verdict Against Employer in Liability Action Even Though Altercation Between Two Workers Began At Work
Tom Robinson, J.D., a legal expert from Lexis Nexis, reported on a case in which the exclusivity …
Dog Owned by Retail Merchant Bites Store Worker. Does Employee Receive Workers Comp and Liability Award.
Workers' Compensation Exclusive Remedy Rule versus Iowa's Strict Liability Statute Regarding Dog …
Why Must Employers Communicate with Injured Workers
I receive several calls or emails each week from injured workers asking me why they haven't …
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Are High Workers Comp Claims Caused by Plaintiff’s Attorneys
MYTH: High workers' compensation costs are caused by aggressive plaintiff's attorneys and laws …
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Become Involved in Selection of Defense Attorneys. Consider Team Requirements.
Conduct a Chemistry Experiment Partnerships with law firms in containing workers compensation costs …
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Selecting Defense Counsel Who Are On Your Wavelength
Are You on the Same Defense Philosophy Wavelength? More great tips from Kevin Quinley, nationally …
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Hire Workers Comp Defense Counsel with LOCAL Expertise
Does the Firm Have Multi-Jurisdictional Experience? Continuing with Kevin Quinley's "how to" …
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How to Analyze Law Firm Billing Practices Closely
How cost-efficient is the attorney and firm? You want to look at hourly rates but also not mistake …
