Workers' Compensation News
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UCLA Anderson Forecast Conference Today 10:30 a.m.
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03/25/2004
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The UCLA Anderson School of Management issued this press release yesterday for its Healthcare Economic Conference where experts examine and debate the cause of medical cost increases and the impact of workers' compensation increases on the overall economy. Healthcare Economic Conference; Experts ...Read More
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Underwriting, Investments Propel American Re Earnings
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03/08/2004
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American Re Corporation announces record earnings for 2003 driven by strong underwriting performance and robust investment income. The Company reported an accident year combined ratio of 94.5% for its core business units, compared to 101.6% in 2002. Strong operating performance in 2003 resul...Read More
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US Physical Therapy Reports 4Q Net Up 8.4%
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03/05/2004
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U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NasdaqNM:USPH), a national operator of physical and occupational therapy outpatient clinics, Thursday reported results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2003.
On January 20 the Company announced that, based on preliminary internal unaudited fin...Read More
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UT Gov Pushes New Bill re Fund; Muddies Waters
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03/01/2004
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On Tuesday of last week, Utah's Workers' Comp Fund made an offer to end the litigation concerning state interests in it, inclusive of a $50 million payment. Fund officials were blindsided on Wednesday, though, by a new plan presented to the Legislature from Governor Olene Walker to grab more control...Read More
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US DOL Priority to Enforce Compliance of Labor Laws
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02/27/2004
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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officials said yesterday they will continue to focus on targeted enforcement and on compliance assistance to help employers understand and comply with U.S. labor laws. Five department officials discussed these and other priorities in the department's proposed FY 2005 b...Read More
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USCA 3rd Says Union Deal Not Create Special Employee
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02/23/2004
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Third District ruled on Thursday that a journeyman electrician working with riggers on a task
associated with a construction project at the time of his injury, was
not a "special employee" of the rigging company under New Jersey law and thus was not precl...Read More
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UT Senate Moves Forward with WCF Privatization
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02/23/2004
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The Utah Senate on Friday voted 20-7 in favor of SB 165, which, among other things, would eliminate the power of the governor to appoint the Workers' Compensation Fund Board of Directors, a necessary step towards privatization of WCF.The bill, sponsored by Senator Curtis Bramble (R-Provo) wo...Read More
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USCA 7th Upholds 4th Attempt At Black Lung Benefits
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02/23/2004
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The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh District ruled Wednesday that a retired coal miner was not barred from bringing his fourth attempt at a successful Black Lung Benefits Act claim as he demonstrated a material change in one of the conditions of entitlement.In Midland Coal Co. v. Dir., O...Read More
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USCA Rejects Alcoholic's ADA Claim: 'Catch-22'
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02/17/2004
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The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit rejected last week a claim that an employee's alcoholism could be the basis for action under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).In John F. Sullivan vs. The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (No. 03-1606, 2/13/04), Sullivan was hired by ...Read More
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UT's WCF Privatization Bill Not What Approved - Trial 2/23
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02/17/2004
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Utah's Workers' Compensation Fund (WCF) continues to generate controversy, and there seems to be considerable confusion over the state of its privatization efforts.Last week Idaho's Insurance Department said that a proposal that has been floated, which previously had prompted a verbal okay f...Read More
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