Industry Insights
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Kamin: AI Citations Present Cautionary Tale for Attorneys | 01/20/2026 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: NA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| If the past few years have taught attorneys one thing about artificial intelligence, it’s that they should not trust AI for case citations. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Our Top 10 Blogs of 2025 | 12/26/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Summaries and analyses of new case law dominated Bradford and Barthel’s list of top 10 blogs of the year, as practitioners saw more noteworthy decisions than usual in 2025. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Ring the Bells for Settlement Season | 12/08/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Settlement season is here, and for many in the work comp game, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Newsom Promises SIBTF Reforms in 2026 | 11/07/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that he will push for changes to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund in 2026, according to the governor’s veto message of a bill that would have changed how the fund operates. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Comp Costs Hit Highest Combined Ratio Since 2001, WCIRB Says | 11/05/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| California workers’ compensation costs have hit their highest numbers in more than 20 years, according to a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau report released earlier this month. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: En Banc Clarifies Policy Reporting Requirements | 10/27/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board issued an en banc decision clarifying what policy information defendants must produce amid a confusing array of case law and regulations. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: The Difference Between 'Sudden and Extraordinary' and 'Violent Act' Exceptions | 09/22/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| When analyzing psych claims, it’s common for even the most seasoned workers’ compensation professionals to mix up some of the most well-known exceptions to the rules. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: PEO Registration Bill Likely Headed to Newsom's Desk | 09/15/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Lawmakers appear primed to send a new bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that would create a regulatory framework for professional employer organizations in California. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Subpoenaed Records That Can Help With Internal, Psych Claims | 08/27/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| When reviewing subpoenaed records in cases with psych and/or internal allegations, there are a few key topics that defense attorneys and adjusters can use to defend their claims. ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Asking About Liens Against Compensation | 08/15/2025 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| One of the most important questions a defense attorney can ask at a deposition is about liens against compensation. ...Read More | |||
