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'Back' to the Drawing Board in SC

Two recent S.C. Court of Appeals decisions have renewed the debate regarding radicular symptoms in back injury claims. Read More

New Rules on Drugs Not Curbing Workers' Compensation Costs

Eighteen states have enacted reforms to limit the prices paid to doctors for prescriptions they write and dispense to workers' compensation patients. However, that has not stopped the price gouging. Read More 

More Workers' Compensation Issues to Watch in 2015

What are the hot issues in workers' compensation for 2015? Medical marijuana, the "opt" systems in Oklahoma and Texas, independent contractors, and more. Read More 

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'Deliberate Intent' in West Virginia

A proposed bill would redefine the legal doctrine of "deliberate intent" where an employer intentionally places a worker in a hazardous working condition. Critics say the change would insulate companies that are at fault for accidents. Read More

Washington State Can't Ban Medical Marijuana Ads

A Washington state law prohibiting doctors from including "any statement or reference, visual or otherwise, on the medical use of marijuana in any advertisement" is unconstitutional, a Superior Court judge says. Read More 

Must You Say 'I Do' to Get Workers' Compensation Benefits?

When same-sex marriage is legal in a state -- and the partners decide not to marry, but rather to remain in domestic partnerships -- will/should courts and legislators take that into consideration when determining allocation of workers' compensation benefits? Read More  

Report to Fla. Three-Member Panel: Over-utilization, Reimbursements

During FY 2013-2014, 11 violation referrals were processed. They had been filed by insurers or entities acting on behalf of an insurer, alleging over-utilization of medical services. Read More

Who Says TV Wrestling Is Fake?

Two former wrestlers are suing World Wrestling Entertainment, claiming the company ignored or downplayed signs of brain damage and other injuries. Read More