Workers' Compensation News
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Governor Reappoints Three Directors, Names Fourth | 05/16/2017 | |
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| Gov. John Kasich has appointed a new member and reappointed three others to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Board of Directors. ...Read More | |||
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Governor Vetoes Bills That Would Have Terminated Benefits for False Statements, Fraud | 05/15/2017 | |
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| State: MT | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Montana Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed a bill that would have allowed employers to deny benefits to workers who fail to disclose a pre-existing condition before being hired, as well as a measure that would allow carriers to terminate benefits on accepted cases if they find evidence of fraud. ...Read More | |||
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Governor Signs Bill to Increase Burial Benefit | 05/15/2017 | |
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| State: SC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill to increase the amount of burial expenses payable under workers' compensation, to $12,000 from $2,500. The ...Read More | |||
| Gov. Bullock Vetoes Bill Requiring Injured Workers To Sign Disclosure Form | 05/09/2017 | ||
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| Montana Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed a bill that requires workers' compensation claimants to allow communication between their physician and employer after the legislature refused to make changes that he recommended. House Bill 358 would have allowed carriers to deny a claim if the claim...Read More | |||
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Governor Names Two New Judges, Reappoints Eight Others | 05/03/2017 | |
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| State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Gov. Rick Scott late Monday appointed two new judges of compensation claims and reappointed eight others. Robert Alan Arthur, 49, of Brandon,...Read More | |||
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Governor's Coal Plant Fined After Fatal Accident | 05/01/2017 | |
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| State: WV | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| One of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family coal operations was fined $10,684 for six safety violations following the death of a worker in February. ...Read More | |||
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General Contractor Gets Summary Judgment in Coverage Dispute | 04/26/2017 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a general contractor was entitled to summary judgment establishing its entitlement to coverage under a subcontractor’s insurance policy for a worker’s alleged injuries. ...Read More | |||
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Gov. Ducey Signs Bill to Ignore Certain Contractors' Lack of Comp Insurance | 04/19/2017 | |
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| State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Arizona will no longer suspend certain contractors' licenses if they do not carry workers' compensation insurance after Republican Gov. Doug Ducey's signature on Senate Bill 1116. ...Read More | |||
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Great American Names Julie Kadnar Divisional President | 04/18/2017 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Great American Insurance Group has named Julie F. Kadnar divisional president of its property and inland marine division. Kadnar will succeed...Read More | |||
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Governor Recommends Amendments to Fraud Bills | 04/18/2017 | |
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| Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is asking lawmakers to consider amendments to a measure that would allow carriers to terminate payment of benefits without notification to injured workers. ...Read More | |||
