Workers' Compensation News
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Providers Not Seeing Increase in Liens as Statute of Limitations Comes into Play
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02/02/2015
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The 18-month window to file a lien imposed by Senate Bill 863 started coming into play at the start of the year, but lien representatives and service providers say they haven't seen an increase in filing activity in January.
SB 863 amended Labor Code Section 4903.5 to prohibit filing ...Read More
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Painting Contractor Faces Fines for Fall Hazards Twice in 2 Years
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01/30/2015
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State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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P&W Painting Contractors, a Toledo, Ohio-based company, is facing its second set of federal fines in two years for exposing employees to falls that could lead to injury or death.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing $40,040 in fines against the company for ni...Read More
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PARMA Annual Conference Starts Feb. 9 in Anaheim
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01/29/2015
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Public Agency Risk Manager's Association will hold its 2015 annual conference Feb. 9 through Feb. 11 at the Disneyland hotel in Anaheim.
In addition to a one-day risk manager program that covers the basics of risk management and workers' compensation, the event also features a...Read More
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Physician Phone Consultation Services Sues Medical Board over Emergency Rule
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01/27/2015
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Source: Courthouse News Service
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State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Texas Medical Board is accused in a lawsuit of declaring an invalid emergency rule to require doctors to meet patients face to face before prescribing a controlled substance, according to Courthouse News Service.
Physician telephone consultation provider Teladoc sued the medical board...Read More
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Patriot National Borrows $40M to Augment IPO Money, Pay off Debts
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01/26/2015
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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After falling short of its money-raising goals through an initial public offering, Patriot National has taken out a $40 million loan to help pay off its debts.
The company, which outsources workers' compensation services, closed a five-year credit facility led by BMO Harris Bank, N.A....Read More
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Proponents Confident 4th Time Will Be the Charm for Intoxication Bill
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01/22/2015
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State: NM | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Armed with the backing of the governor, labor representatives, public opinion and a bipartisan group of legislators, proponents of a bill that would reduce benefits for workers injured while intoxicated are hopeful that the Legislature will pass the measure this session after failing to three tim...Read More
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