CDC Issues New Guidelines for Opioid Prescriptions
December 05, 2017 BY Charles Hoey | Workers Compensation
The opioid crisis in America is frequently in the news and should be. Opioids have caused an enormous cost increase for workers' compensation employers and insurers. ... Continue Reading
So How Did My "Dog" Case Become a Cat Case?
December 05, 2017 BY Terry Strawser | Workers Compensation
We've all had it happen. We think we have a case well positioned for settlement, when we receive a grossly inflated demand from opposing counsel with the explanation, "as you can see, this case is likely to be deemed Catastrophic." ... Continue Reading
Impact of Detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Workers' Compensation Benefits
December 04, 2017 BY Lauren Julian | Workers Compensation
With the increasing focus on illegal immigration in our current political climate one issue that employers and insurers are likely to encounter is what happens to an illegal alien claimant's temporary total disability in the event of detainment by the United States Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ... Continue Reading
What You Say Could Be "At Issue" - Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege in Bad Faith Cases
December 04, 2017 BY Sarah Dumbacher | Appellate
Not every communication that falls within the scope of the attorney-client privilege is entitled to protection. ... Continue Reading
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