Industry Insights
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Snyder: New ABA Ethics Opinion Addresses Use of Interpreters | 11/10/2021 | |
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| By: Teddy Snyder | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| On Oct. 6, the American Bar Association published Formal Opinion 500, Language Access in the Client-Lawyer Relationship. ...Read More | |||
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Bishop: Pay Attention to Flawed Studies in QME Reports | 11/09/2021 | |
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| By: David M. Bishop | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| When reviewing panel qualified medical evaluator reports, it’s common for practitioners to gloss over the “research” section despite the fact that the respective doctor is relying on said research to come to the conclusion with the respect to causation, nature, extent and a...Read More | |||
| CAAA: Aftermath of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave | 11/08/2021 | ||
| By: California Applicants' Attorneys Association | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| In late September, an important benefit ended for California workers: supplemental paid sick leave. Initially arising out of SB 95, the law required private and public employers of 25 employees or more to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for reasons related to the COVID-19 p...Read More | |||
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Tipps: Bureau Adopts New Telehealth Rules, Physician Choice Form | 11/05/2021 | |
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| By: Dale Tipps | |||
| State: TN | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| Telehealth has officially arrived with the adoption of new Telehealth for Workers’ Compensation rules. ...Read More | |||
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George and Walls: The Bigger Picture of COVID-19 Data | 11/03/2021 | |
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| By: Kimberly George and Mark Walls | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| In February 2021, "Out Front Ideas With Kimberly and Mark" hosted its most attended webinar to date, featuring expert panelists and data around COVID-19 claims. This data provided valuable insight into current trends, claims development and the real impact the pandemic has had on w...Read More | |||
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Wong: Significant Board Decisions Refresher: Proper and Necessary Medical Treatment | 11/02/2021 | |
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| By: Sara Wong | |||
| State: WA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| This week’s refresher concerns significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals decisions related to medical treatment. ...Read More | |||
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Young: The 2021 Legislative Season | 11/01/2021 | |
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| By: Julius Young | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| The 2021 California legislative season ended on Oct. 10, the deadline for Gov. Gavin Newsom to act on bills. ...Read More | |||
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Moore: Light-Duty Return-to-Work Issues | 10/29/2021 | |
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| By: James Moore | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| I attended and took notes on a National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference breakout session in Las Vegas concerning light-duty return to work. This was a good basic session from two national employers. ...Read More | |||
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Addington: Hello, Is It Me You're Looking For? | 10/28/2021 | |
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| By: Brian Addington | |||
| State: TN | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| No, I’m not Lionel Richie. Just your local workers’ compensation judge. ...Read More | |||
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Moreno: The Great Resignation | 10/27/2021 | |
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| By: Cynthia Moreno | |||
| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| There have been a lot of articles in recent weeks about the “Great Resignation,” implying that employees across California, and the nation, are leaving their jobs in droves for reasons related to the pandemic. ...Read More | |||
