Workers' Compensation News
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Gov. Asks Lawmakers to Focus on Budget in Special Session
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05/16/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: WA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is asking lawmakers to stay away from controversial measures and focus on the budget during the special session that started Monday, according to media reports.Inslee said he and fellow Democrats are no longer insisting the Legislature pass measures relat...Read More
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Government Contractors Fined $60,000 following Fire in November
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05/16/2013
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State: DC | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined two government contractors following a flash fire that burned three workers in Washington, D.C., last November.OSHA said in a press release inspectors have proposed $60,200 in fines against Emcor Group, doing business as Em...Read More
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Governor Makes Medical Board Appointments
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05/14/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Gov. Jerry Brown appointed James Lally to the Osteopathic Medical Board and Phil Tagami to the California Medical Board.Tagami, 47, of Oakland, has served in multiple positions, including president and chief executive officer of the California Capital and Investment Group, since 1992. He...Read More
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Gov. Pence Signs Hospital Fee Schedule Bill
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05/14/2013
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State: IN | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill on Saturday that would create a hospital fee schedule with reimbursement set at 200% of Medicare's rates, cap the price of repackaged drugs and increase benefits in July 2014. ...Read More
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Gov. Fallin Signs Reform Bill into Law
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05/07/2013
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State: OK | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill into law on Monday afternoon that will create an administrative workers' compensation court, cut permanent partial disability benefits and allow employers to opt out of the workers' compensation system.The governor signed ...Read More
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Gov. Signs Bill Allowing Carriers to Post Policies Online
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05/02/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a bill that would allow property and casualty insurers to post policies online and send a link to policyholders, rather than sending a hard copy of the policy....Read More
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Guard Appoints Ajchenbaum to Replace Retiring CFO/Treasurer
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04/29/2013
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Guard Insurance Group announced on Friday the appointment of Eitan Ajchenbaum as chief financial officer and treasurer.He replaces Jeffrey Picker, who retired this month after nearly 20 years of service. Ajchenbaum will oversee all accounting and finance activities, as ...Read More
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Gov. Dalrymple Approves 0.7% Premium Decrease
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04/29/2013
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State: ND | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Workforce Safety and Insurance will reduce premiums by 0.7% for the upcoming year, starting in July.Gov. Jack Dalrymple approved the new premium plan, according to a report from KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. The new rates will take effect on July 1 for 24,000 businesses that employ more than...Read More
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Guaranty Association Targeted in a Bogus Check Scam
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04/25/2013
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State: FL | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association is the target of a counterfeit check scheme linked to the Internet site Craigslist.org.FIGA said the checks are light blue, reference Wachovia Bank and generally have been issued for between $1,500 and $3,000. FIGA said recipients of the checks ...Read More
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Governor Plans to Unveil New Workers' Comp Reforms
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04/24/2013
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State: NJ | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Gov. Chris Christie is planning to unveil a plan to reform New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system. The Republican governor, speaking on a radio program on NJ 101.5, said the reform proposals are coming within the next week or two. According to published news re...Read More
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