Industry Insights
| CAAA: Cal Fire Battles More Than Flames | 06/18/2024 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The California Legislature has maintained a laser focus on combating wildfires, in part because of the breathtaking cost to suppress them: In the last 10 years, Cal Fire has pulled $7.5 billion from the state emergency fund to fight fires, including about $1.2 billion in 2022. Despite the...Read More | |||
| CAAA: SB 1299's Heat Presumption Is Critical | 06/13/2024 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Late last month, the California Senate voted 29-9 to pass SB 1299, by Sen. Dave Cortese, D-Campbell). The bill now moves to the Assembly Insurance Committee. SB 1299 would create a presumption that heat-related injuries and illnesses arose out of employment for outdoor agri...Read More | |||
| CAAA: Employer Fraud Highlights Comp Challenge | 06/04/2024 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Employer insurance fraud in California’s workers' compensation system continues to be a significant issue, as evidenced by recent high-profile cases involving substantial payroll underreporting. It is estimated that workers' compensation employer fraud costs the state ...Read More | |||
| CAAA: May Day in the Golden State | 04/30/2024 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| May 1, also known as May Day, is globally recognized as International Workers' Day. Observed in more than 100 nations, it honors the achievements and challenges faced by workers. Originating in the United States, though not officially acknowledged as a holiday, May Day...Read More | |||
| CAAA: The Left Hand Doesn't Know What the Right Hand Is Doing | 02/22/2024 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Think of the California workers’ compensation system. It’s run by the state. It’s supposed to provide no-fault medical treatment and modest financial benefits when a Californian gets injured at work. Now, think about Cal/OSHA. It’s another department...Read More | |||
| CAAA: Not an Isolated Issue | 01/17/2024 | ||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| For years, we have experienced the frustrations that come with trying to make the workers’ compensation system run better for injured people. The challenge has always been the arcane nature of the system, the isolated examples of unfair treatment and the low pulse the issue sen...Read More | |||
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Clark: Tips for Settling at the Deposition | 12/06/2023 | |
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| By: Scott C. Clark | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| "Put that coffee down. Coffee's for closers only." ...Read More | |||
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Carrico: Understanding IBR Can Resolve Valuation Disputes | 11/09/2023 | |
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| By: Keane A. Carrico | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| Understanding how to use independent bill review is a key tool in lien litigation that can help resolve balance valuation disputes that used to extend the life of cases for years. ...Read More | |||
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Chelvam: State Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 a Game Changer | 11/03/2023 | |
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| By: Michael Chelvam | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| Yes, you read the title correctly: I am indeed referring to a rule of professional conduct as a game changer. Until very recently, I would never have considered using that term to describe a rule of professional conduct. ...Read More | |||
| CAAA: An Unhappy Labor Day | 09/06/2023 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The State Auditor just released a new report on the failures of the Employment Development Department’s mishandling of the state’s unemployment insurance program, which resulted in a $20 bil...Read More | |||
