THE WCI WEEKLY
Week of April 26 - May 2, 2015   
                 
  
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Welcome to your weekly WCI Newsletter. We have selected the top stories that appeared on our website this week to help you stay up to date on what is happening in the world of workers' compensation and insurance. Enjoy.
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The Art of Adjusting

Sedgwick President Dave North is our docent on a tour of the art of work comp claims adjusting. Read More 
The Politics of Work Comp

Helios provides a summary of this year's significant workers' compensation legislation and regulatory initiatives in select states. Read More 
Horning In

Why does everyone suddenly want to be in the insurance business? From Walmart to Google to a host of lesser-knowns, selling insurance is becoming part of a business plan along with socks and data. Read More 
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When State and Federal Regulations Collide

Employers can be so focused on the intricacies of workers' compensation rules that they forget about other regulations that can get tangled up with a work-injury claim. Read More 
Ill Oil Spill Cleanup Workers Can Seek Trial

Workers who developed late-onset medical conditions after cleaning up the 2010 BP oil spill have a right to a jury trial, a federal judge says. Read More 
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We Have an App for That. But Is It Legal?
The use of an app to facilitate a delivery or arrange for a sale of medical marijuana could violate federal law. Read More
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FDA Approves Generic Abilify

The FDA has approved a generic version of Abilify (aripiprazole) from four companies. Abilify is sold in the U.S. by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and had sales of $2.02 billion last year. Read More  
WCI Briefs
To save you time, here's a sampling of workers' compensation and insurance news from around the country, each in 350 words or less. Read More
Register Now for WCEC & Save!
Registration is now open for the 70th annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference on August 23 - 26, 2015, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Register now and save! Information on Sponsorships and Exhibit Booths is available here.
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