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The Use of Apology In Workers' Compensation Mediation

Within the confines of a confidential workers' compensation mediation, apology may play a pivotal role in moving the process forward. Read More

At Northwestern University, 'Athletes' Are Now 'Employees'

I won't get into whether I agree with the decision or not (heck, I'm still upset that professional athletes compete in the Olympics). So let's talk about the other elephant in this room: If these football players are employees, what does that mean in terms of workers' compensation? Read More

Giant Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fiasco in New York

Members of the insolvent Healthcare Industry Trust of New York seek treble damages under RICO and New York general business law for actions by insurance brokers and agencies that they claim cost them millions of dollars. Read More

Group Health Drops Workplace Health Coverage for Individual Plans

Head of Maine's Work Comp Board Accused of Favoritism

The executive director of the Maine Workers Compensation Board is blaming what he calls "crossed wires" for allegations that he unfairly favored business over workers' interests. Read More 

Work Comp v. Products Liability

Reliable estimates suggest that up to 40 percent of all dollars paid in products liability damages may in fact be for workplace injuries. What does a relatively recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court case that did not even involve a product have to do with this?

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Doctors' Bill Stuck in Committee

The doctors are in the waiting room this time. A Maryland proposal that would limit the amount of medication a physician can sell directly to a workers' compensation patient to a 30-day supply remains stuck in a House committee. Read More 

WCI Briefs

We know you're busy. That's why we created WCI Briefs, a collection of workers' compensation and insurance news from across the nation and around the world. Each of these articles tells its story in 400 words or less. Read More

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