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Find Solutions & Strategies February 28, 2011 |
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 Arbitrations
Everything you always wanted to know and are afraid to ask |
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A Note From the Editor |  | |
Dear WC Professionals:
I've enjoyed meeting everyone at the DWC Conference in Los Angeles. Thanks for all the great feedback on the eNewsletter, LexisNexis books & services!
Sincerely,
Robin E. Kobayashi, J.D. LexisNexis Editorial & Content Development |
| Medicare Set-Asides | |
 
DWC's 18th Annual Educational Conference
Feb. 28-Mar.1 - Oakland
LexisNexis authors Robert Rassp and Jennifer Jordan are presenting on Medicare Set-Asides. Learn more here | |
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| Disability Management Claims |  | |
Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
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California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation
are pleased to announce the Spring Mini-Conference
"Successfully Surviving Disability Management Claims under ADA (as amended) and FEHA"
March 11, 2011
Radisson Hotel Sacramento
Read the announcement
Register here |
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| arbitrations |
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Arbitrations and Are Afraid to Ask, by Robert G. Rassp, Esq.
In a departure from our journeys through the AMA Guides and six books on the subject (and continuing), it is time to switch gears and tackle the subject of arbitrations.
We have been blessed with the experience of being an arbitrator in cases since 1995 and as a result, we have gained a deep understanding of how these proceedings and how the laws governing them work.
Over the last 16 years, we have heard cases involving contribution, CIGA reimbursement, insurance coverage disputes, consolidated issues; and we have served as a special master, as a discovery referee and as a mediator of large or complex cases.
So why not write an article on the subject for you to refresh your memory on the general application of the statutes and regulations governing arbitration proceedings.
We must give credit where credit is due - to Presiding WCALJ Jorja Frank, who asked lots of questions about how arbitrations work and who suggested we write this article to save lots of time explaining the statutes and regulations and how they work in practice.
We hope this article assists you in participating in arbitrations, whether before us or before any other arbitrator you may face in a workers' compensation proceeding.
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Medical-Legal Procedure; AME. WCAB denied defendant's petition for removal and upheld WCJ's order denying applicant's petition to disqualify AME for failure to issue supplemental report within 60 days pursuant to Rule 38(h), when WCAB found that applicant failed to show that she would suffer substantial prejudice or irreparable harm absent removal, that only express consequence of an AME's failure to issue a supplemental report within 60 days is that AME might not be reappointed as a QME by AD, and that remedy for a delinquent report under Rule38(a) is to request a QME replacement pursuant to Rule 31.5 but not to terminate AME agreement. See Senenoi panel decision.
Coverage; Limited Liability Policies. WCAB, granting reconsideration, rescinded Arbitrator's finding that defendant had coverage and sole responsibility over applicant's claim and that co-defendant had no coverage based upon a limited liability policy, when defendant contended on reconsideration that endorsement limiting co-defendant's coverage was invalid due to co-defendant's failure to obtain approval from Insurance Commissioner to limit liability as required under Ins Code 11657, and WCAB found that defendant's failure to raise validity of limited coverage at trial was not relevant because co-defendant had burden of proving claim was excluded from coverage, and that further arbitration proceedings were required to determine whether applicant's claim was properly excluded from co-defendant's coverage. See Ozuna panel decision. |
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| BLOG ROUND UP: lexisnexis workers' comp law community |
 Workers' Comp Fraud Blotter 2/24/2011 - recent arrests, charges, convictions, investigations. Read it.  Cal. Comp. Cases February Advanced Postings 2/25/2011. Read it.
 California: Stuntman Held to Be Special Employee - Exclusive Remedy Bars Civil Action, Ogilvie Oral Argument Set, by Richard Jacobsmeyer. Read it.
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| job postings |
Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney - Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens and Thomas
Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens and Thomas is a leading statewide law firm that has provided defense of Workers' Compensation for over 30 years. The firm is currently seeking an assertive, personable and well-organized associate with a strong work ethic for our El Segundo and Ventura offices. We require 1-3 years of experience in Workers' Comp Defense. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- GLSR&T offers a competitive salary plus an attractive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Auto and Car Insurance Allowance
- Annual Maintenance Allowance
- Blackberry
- Gym Membership
Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens and Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send a cover letter and your resume to resume@grancell-law.com.
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Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP is a well-established, highly reputable firm specializing in the defense of workers' compensation and related matters. With 7 offices serving all venues in California, our attorneys handle full case loads, providing high-quality representation for our clients.
We are seeking an associate attorney with 5 years minimum defense experience. Successful candidates will possess strong litigation, verbal and writing skills. Travel to appearances is required.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD & LTD insurance, and matching 401k.
Please submit your resume with salary history in Word format to Allyson Madson at amadson@gmklaw.com. |
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