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State Insurance Fund Gets Summary Judgment on Claim for Unpaid Premiums

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for the State Insurance Fund on its claim for unpaid workers’ compensation premiums. Case: Commissioners of the State Insurance Fund…




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Worker, 3rd Party Defendant Both Get Partial Summary Judgment in Labor Law Action

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim, and that a third-party defendant should have been granted summary…




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Court Overturns Grant of Summary Judgment for Labor Law Defendant

A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should not have been granted summary judgment dismissing the claim against it. Case: Lopez v. Kamco Services LLC, No. 2022-05176,…




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L&I: Felony Charges Filed After Claimant Seen Lifting Weights at Gym

A worker collecting benefits for a back injury is facing fraud charges after he was reportedly observed lifting weights at a gym that exceeded the five-pound restriction his physician imposed,…




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Worker Should Have Been Granted Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a trip-and-fall injury on a construction site. Case: Guzman-Saquisili v.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Disability Evaluation and Apportionment

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Practice and Procedure / Medical Issues

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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2019 Annual Liens Update

This program will include vital liens updates for the entire spectrum of workers' compensation professionals. Law, procedure and important changes will be covered in detail. The panel introduces will also…




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An Insider’s Analysis of the AMA Guides and Case Law Update

In this webinar, you will get an insider’s look at the AMA Guides by noted AMA author Kenneth Kingdon, which will provide perspective and understanding of ambiguous and controversial Guides…




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2022 CA Case Law and WCAB Rules Update

It has been two years since WorkCompCentral's last Case Law Update or an update on the WCAB rules and regulations. Join us for a half-day webinar focused on Case Law…




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PEO's: Professional Employer Organizations = A Shell Game? and Prosecution & Defense of UE Cases

This is a four-hour MCLE program that addresses the specific issues of the prosecution and defense of cases involving employee leasing companies, general-special employment law, and handling cases when the…




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Claims & Humanity

This course will help employers, risk managers, and claims professionals to develop knowledge, skills, and judgment around human connection that facilitate the ability to work collaboratively for greater outcomes within…




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WorkCompCentral Annual Rating Event

This program offers expert instruction and advice on rating, while providing the students with the upper hand in everyday issues with your cases. Students will walk away with an understanding…




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Considering Social Barriers to an Injured Workers' Recovery

Join us to review these social barriers to recovery and how we can help injured workers overcome them. We will discuss how “whole person recovery” leads to shorter claim durations,…




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Innovative Tech Trends in Workers' Compensation, Managed Care, & Safety

Join WCC + MTI America for an overview of the latest technologies in our space. Panelists will review new apps and technologies and how they are being used to impact…




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So You Have Accepted a COVID-19 Claim, Now What? Senate Bill 22 and its Impact on Your Claims Handling in Texas

This course is designed to assist attorneys and insurance adjusters in their understanding of work related COVID-19 claims, claims coverage issues (compensability), the COVID-19 presumption created by Senate Bill (SB…




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The Impact of Remote Work and Home Offices on Workers Compensation

In this webinar, ODG by MCG’s VP of Government Affairs, Patrick F. Robinson, JD, MBA, will discuss the origin and recent trends concerning telework/home offices, how different jurisdictions have analyzed…




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How to Ensure An IME/PQME is an Effective Tool When Managing a Claim

An Independent Medical Exam (IME) can be an effective tool for claims management, but navigating the timelines and regulations can be challenging, especially in the Golden State. In this…




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Foot Injuries, Diabetes and Workers' Compensation

This course will explain the prevalence, pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment recommendations of diabetic foot ulcers. Additionally, causation analysis will also be discussed.




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2023 WorkCompCentral Annual Rating Workshop

This program offers expert instruction and advice on rating, while providing the students with the upper hand in everyday issues with your cases. Students will walk away with an understanding…




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2024 Regulatory and Issues Forecast

This discussion, presented by HIRMA, will cover regulations and risk management issues impacting attendees organizations in 2024.




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City of San Diego - A Biopsychosocial Success Story

This session highlights the successes of a unique partnership between City of San Diego and Institutes of Health, a company specializing in the delivery of biopsychosocial care. Panelists will underscore…




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The Case for Evidence-Based Medicine in Managing Workplace Injuries

This presentation aims to explain the concept and importance of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in managing workplace injuries. Troy Prevot, Director of Strategic Solutions from ODG by MCG, will cover how…




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PTSD Part 2 - Advancing PTSD Support for First Responders

In this webinar, panelists delve into the unique challenges faced by first responders battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the workers' compensation system. From understanding the nuances of PTSD…




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Part 1 of 3-Part Series on Chronicity in WC Understanding Chronicity in TBI and PTSD

This webinar aims to provide workers’ compensation stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of chronicity in chronic pain conditions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS)…




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The Power of Virtual Reality: Immersive Therapeutics for Chronic Back Pain Management

CBP is a prevalent, complex, and expensive condition that carries a significant health economic burden in the US. For Injured Workers who experience persistent pain, the ability to participate in…




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Part 2 - Chronicity and Comorbidities: Focus on PTSD

This is our second webinar in our 3-part series on chronicity within the workers’ compensation system, which explores the complex relationship between PTSD and its overlapping comorbid conditions. Chronicity adds…




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Employer Partially Liable for Disability Can Claim Full Social Security Offset

The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine ruled that an employer was entitled to take the full Social Security offset against its obligation for a worker’s benefits even though it was…




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Widow Can't Seek Remedy From Husband's Co-Worker, Tavern Operator

The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine ruled that a widow could not pursue a civil suit against her late husband’s co-worker for throwing a punch that led to his death, nor…




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MEMIC Announces $18.7M Dividend

The board of directors for Maine-based workers’ compensation carrier MEMIC Group approved an $18.7 million dividend. The dividend announced Wednesday represents about 11% of the premiums policyholders paid in 2021, the…




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Annual Comp Conference Set for June 12-14

A certified therapy dog joins the list of presenters featured in the upcoming Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, set for June 12-14 in Murfreesboro. Chief Judge Kenneth M. Switzer Judy, a therapy…




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Panel Rejects Constitutional Challenges to Statutory Construction, Definition of 'Injury'

The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel rejected a constitutional challenge to the statutory construction requirements for the state Workers’ Compensation Law and the statutory definition of an…




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Employer Can't Escape Liability for Continuing Medical Benefits

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that an employer could not be relieved of its obligation to provide continuing medical treatment to an injured worker after she aggravated her…




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Insurance Provider Timely Asserts Claim for Reimbursement

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals revived an insurance provider's claim for reimbursement from a widow's wrongful death settlement. Timothy Tumlin worked for L&C General Contractors Inc. He died as a…




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OSHA Fines Company $29,035 After Worker Struck by Stone Slab

Federal workplace safety officials fined an Alabama countertop installation company $29,035, saying it could have prevented a worker's death by following federal safety standards. John Hopper, 33, died in March after…




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Contemptuous Conduct by Worker, Counsel Doesn't Allow for Dismissal of PTD Claim as Sanction

The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits could not be thrown out as untimely because he was actively litigating the matter, nor could…




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Court Clarifies Standard for Compensability of Injuries From Idiopathic Falls

The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that a worker can receive benefits for injuries she sustained from an idiopathic fall while she was working — if the injuries were made more…




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Department Can Order Reimbursement of Witness Fees

The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that the state's Workers’ Compensation Division has the authority to order reimbursement of an employee’s reasonably incurred medical expert witness fees. Case: Leal v. State ex…




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Industrial Commission Opens Registration for Annual Conference

The North Carolina Industrial Commission opened registration for its annual conference being held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The 29th annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will…




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Exposure Testing Law for Air Ambulance Workers Takes Effect

A law requiring the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and self-insured public employers to pay for diagnostic testing after air ambulance workers are exposed to certain hazards takes effect today. Gov.




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BWC Reopens Safety Grant Programs; $35M Available

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on Monday said it reopened its safety grant program and that $35 million will be available to help employers purchase equipment to protect their…




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BWC Opens Registration for Annual Medical and Health Symposium

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its 2024 Medical & Health Symposium being held in November. The free virtual event will focus on how technology in medicine is…




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Court Didn't Abuse Discretion in Denying Sanctions Without Hearing

A trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying a post-dismissal motion for sanctions without first holding a hearing, an Ohio appellate court ruled. Michael Shields worked as a mechanic…




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BWC Awards $9.4M in Grants for Safety Projects

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation awarded $9.4 million in grants for workplace safety projects. The Workforce Safety Innovation Grants disbursed this year are funding four proof-of-concept projects and four prototype…




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Worker Not Entitled to Mandamus Relief From Denial of Claim

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to writ relief compelling the Industrial Commission to order his employer to pay for his medical treatments and pay…




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Worker Who Received VSSR Award Can't Pursue Intentional Tort Claim

An Ohio appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer for injuries from an unguarded table saw. Multi-Cast Corp. defaulted on its obligations to its…




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High Court Remands AOE Determination for Unobserved Fall

The Ohio Supreme Court said a trial court used the wrong standard to determine that a worker’s unobserved fall arose out of employment and remanded the case for additional proceedings. The…




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Public University Employee Can't Maintain Tort Suit for Campus Accident

An Ohio appellate court upheld the dismissal of a public university worker's civil suit against his employer for injuries from a fall on a campus walkway. Case: Marzan v. University of…




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Cancer-Stricken Firefighter Gets PPD Award

An Ohio appellate court upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits for a cancer-stricken firefighter. Case: State ex rel. City of Cincinnati v. Industrial Commission, No. 23AP-332, 10/17/2024, published. Facts: Michael…