Industry Insights
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Snyder: The Adjusters' and Lawyers' Remote Mediation Secret | 04/13/2022 | |
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| By: Teddy Snyder | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| COVID-19 changed our lives in oh-so-many ways. Courthouses and government buildings shut, and we were forced to suddenly embrace virtual platforms like Zoom, GoToMeeting, WebEx and Microsoft Teams. ...Read More | |||
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Geaney: Review of 'Workers' Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis' | 04/12/2022 | |
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| By: John H. Geaney | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| For those readers who are interested in learning about current issues in workers’ compensation, I highly recommend the 2021 LexisNexis book entitled, “Workers Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis.” ...Read More | |||
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Kamin: Per Diems and Reimbursements in AWW Calculations | 04/11/2022 | |
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| By: John P. Kamin | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| When doing average weekly wage calculations, it can quickly get complicated when deciding whether per diems and reimbursements should be included. ...Read More | |||
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Siefkes: The Venue Advantage: Trials Return to the WCAB | 04/08/2022 | |
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| By: William R. Siefkes | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| It is the evening before trial — a trial you have been preparing for and have anticipated for months. ...Read More | |||
| CAAA: Whose House? | 04/07/2022 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| The respected Public Policy Institute of California just released its most current survey. The headline on the release: “High Prices Causing Financial Hardships for Many Californians.” “According to our most recent ...Read More | |||
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Grinberg: COA Provides Guidance on Mailbox Rule | 04/06/2022 | |
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| By: Gregory Grinberg | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 1 | |||
| As you may recall from my earlier blog post, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board recently ruled that the five-day mailbox rule, at least for workers’ compensation matters, applies to all manner of service except...Read More | |||
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Paduda: More Bad News | 04/05/2022 | |
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| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| Here are two things that will likely increase facility costs. Becker’s ...Read More | |||
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Paduda: Work Comp Payers and COVID Legislation Funding | 04/04/2022 | |
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| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| You may have noticed President Biden’s request for $15 billion in additional funds to cover vaccines, antivirals and other COVID-related needs failed. ...Read More | |||
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Langham: Consolidation, Mediation and Remuneration | 04/01/2022 | |
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| By: David Langham | |||
| State: FL | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| The rumor mill is an active and intriguing place. A few rumors trickle back to me periodically. This post addresses some that seem pertinent and popular recently. ...Read More | |||
| CAAA: They Call It Reform | 03/31/2022 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| Last Thursday, CAAA’s Legislative Committee met to strategize on rumored workers’ compensation “reform.” With inflation raging out of control, any reform would include an increase in PD benefits. Injured workers need a raise. Inflation is eating away at t...Read More | |||
