Workers' Compensation News
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High Court to Weigh In on Discovery Dispute in Ex-Comp Judge's Suit
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06/23/2014
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Oregon Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on a discovery dispute in a former workers' compensation administrative law judge's lawsuit alleging she had been fired for complaining about sexual harassment and workplace safety issues.I. Terri Myzak is chall...Read More
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House Passes Domestic Worker Bill
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06/19/2014
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: MA | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Massachusetts House passed a bill establishing labor standards and other protections for nannies, caregivers and other domestic workers, including the right to file workers’ compensation claims, according to a report by the Associated Press.The House on Wednesday voted 126-22 t...Read More
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House Bill Would Reauthorize TRIA, Add NBCR Distinction
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06/18/2014
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, has introduced a House bill to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, winning praise from the American Insurance Association.The House bill would extend TRIA for five years rather than the three years included in several earlier...Read More
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High Court Upholds Corporation's Disclosure of Comp Liabilities
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06/18/2014
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: DE | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated an arbitrator's determination that a corporation that sold its subsidiary to another company was not required to disclose the subsidiary's workers' compensation liabilities for claims that were "incurred but not reported." ...Read More
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House Budget Drops Funding for Workers' Compensation Judge
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06/17/2014
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State: RI | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A state budget approved last week by the state House does not include funding for a Workers’ Compensation Court judge and two magistrate positions. The three position cuts, which total about $700,000, including benefits, are expected to be approved by the ...Read More
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High Court Says Employer Made Timely Payment of Death Benefits
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06/16/2014
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: NE | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that an employer made timely payment of a lump-sum of death benefits to the mother of a worker who was killed on the job, and that the employer could not be required to post security to ensure its ability to make future payments of benefits....Read More
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Housekeeper Sues Rapper Mickey Avalon for Work Injuries
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06/11/2014
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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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A housekeeper who was shocked while cleaning an oven in the home of rapper Mickey Avalon filed a lawsuit against the entertainer, seeking payment of medical costs and reimbursement for lost wages.Lula Malone says in her premises liability complaint filed June 4 with the Los Angeles Super...Read More
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Hickenlooper Signs Bill to Increase Choice of Physicians
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06/10/2014
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Most Colorado employers will have to double the number of physicians their employees can choose from for treatment of workplace injuries beginning next April under a bill signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper.Hickenlooper on Thursday signed HB 1383, requiring most businesses to offer...Read More
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