Board Revises Process to Withdraw From Representation of Claimant

The New York Workers’ Compensation Board on Tuesday announced a new process for the withdrawal of attorneys and licensed representatives from the representation of claimants.  Subject No. 046-976 follows the board’s release of a subject number on May 17 that clarified the methodology of awarding attorney fees, and addressed modifications to the fee application form used by claimants’ attorneys and representatives.  Tuesday’s subject number announces an amendment to the rule that addresses withdrawal from representation, and the creation of a new form to...