Industry Insights
Almaraz/Guzman: Why the California WCAB Has it Right | 03/31/2009 | ||
State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
EDITORIALbyDavid J. DePaoloThe California WCAB commissioners are the topic of much criticism since Almaraz/Guzman, largely because critics believe that the case was wrongly decided. Other than applicants' attorneys, I seem to be the ...Read More | |||
AIG Domestic Business to be Spun Off; Will be Known as AIU Holdings | 03/04/2009 | ||
By: Joe Paduda | |||
State: NA | Segment: | 0 | |||
By Joe PadudaThe announcement this week of the largest ever quarterly loss in U.S. history hit the market hard, and will result in massive changes at AIG. These changes will include continued efforts to sell assets, transfer of more control to the federal government, and the spin-off of ...Read More | |||
An 'Aguilar' Factor? | 12/25/2008 | ||
State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
By Julius YoungIPhones, iPods and social networking sites aren't the only newfangled things coming out of Silicon Valley.Now we have "Aguilar," courtesy of the San Jose-based 6th Appellate District of the Court of Appeal. A link to the text of Aguilar (Hertz Corporation v...Read More | |||
A Time for Action | 11/10/2008 | ||
State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
By Mark ZientzOnly three days ago it was only possible that there would be a Democrat in the White House, a majority in the House and a near filibuster proof majority of Democrats in the Senate. Today 2 out of three have come to fruition and the third is still up in the air- Go Franken!...Read More | |||
Apportionment and Standardized Forms Discussed at Seminar | 10/22/2008 | ||
By: Richard E. Falcone | |||
State: CO | Segment: | 0 | |||
By Richard E. Falcone There was another gathering of numerous attorneys in the workers comp field on Oct. 17 in Denver. The entire day was devoted to updates and issues or current interest to all of us in this area. As nearly always, these seminars are well attended a...Read More | |||
Are Tenet hospitals in your network? | 10/10/2008 | ||
State: NA | Segment: | 0 | |||
Many benefits professionals and risk managers evaluate networks based, at least to some degree, on the thickness of the directory and the depth of the discount. The logic is - hey, the more hospitals in there, and the better the discounts, the better it is for my employees/claimants and the better i...Read More | |||
AIG Group Perspective | 09/24/2008 | ||
State: NA | Segment: | 0 | |||
By John BesseyThe American International Group Inc. (AIG) holding company which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange is comprised of more than one hundred subsidiary insurance companies, including 21st Century Auto, and other operations, such as AIG credit and leasing operations.&nbs...Read More | |||
AIG: You Now Own It. | 09/23/2008 | ||
State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
By Julius Young AIG? You now own it.You, the taxpayer, own it to the tune of up to $850 per household.Last night the Federal Reserve struck a deal to keep A.I.G. out of bankruptcy. The Federal Reserve will loan A.I.G. up to $85 billion, giving the United States as...Read More | |||
AIG's Troubles - the Cultural Roots | 09/17/2008 | ||
By: Joe Paduda | |||
State: NA | Segment: | 0 | |||
By Joe PadudaIn all the commentary and discussion about the source of AIG's problems I've yet to read or hear what may be the most important contributor - the company's culture.There's no question AIG was long considered one of the world's best run insuran...Read More | |||
A Recall of Schwarzenegger? | 09/10/2008 | ||
State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
By Julius YoungIt's funny how circular life can be.Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose efforts to recall Gray Davis jump-started his political career, may now be facing his own recall.The California Correctional Peace Officers Association has issued a notice of ...Read More | |||