THE WCI WEEKLY
Week of July 10 - 16, 2016    
  
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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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#WCI2016: #WCI2016: Breakout for Adjusters, Program One
The 9th Annual Orlando Orthopaedic Center Live Surgery Event will be held on Tuesday, August, 23, from 8:45 - 9:45 am. Sessions on ethics and legal and regulatory topics round out the day-long breakout for adjusters. Read More
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Hornung Hits Back
NFL Hall of Famer Paul Hornung sued Riddell Sports, the manufacturer of the helmets he used during his years in the game, claiming they did nothing to protect him from brain injury. Read More
Sounding the Alarm on Florida Work Comp Changes
WCI Founder James N. McConnaughhay spoke in Jacksonville about attorney's fees and the 2003 reforms during the 2016 Helping Florida Work Town Hall Tour. Read More
A Look at Workers' Compensation Past, Present
Distinguished top judges in Tennessee and Delaware recently authored notable articles about their respective states' laws, past and present. Read More
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Discounting Danger
OSHA has announced increases in penalties to companies found in violation of safety regulations. But it turns out that everything is negotiable. Are we discounting danger? Read More
NCCI Announces New Executive
Susan Donegan has been named the new Chief Regulatory Services Officer at NCCI, effective Sept. 19, 2016. Read More
Compound Drugs Compounding the Problem
California saw compound drugs, medical foods and co-packs grow in share of total workers' compensation medication expenses from 2.3 percent in January 2006 to 12 percent in early 2009. Read More
Hot Topics for New Judges at 2016 Judiciary College
The National Association of Workers' Compensation Judiciary will present a three-hour New Judge's track Monday, August 22, during the 71st annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference. Read More
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WCI Briefs: 7.14.16
To save you time, here's a sampling of workers' compensation and insurance news, each in 400 words or less. Read More
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Great Insurance Jobs
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Group, the leading workers' compensation carrier in the state, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager.
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