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Find Solutions & Strategies November 12, 2012 |
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 Up in Smoke
Should medical marijuana be allowed in the California workers' comp system? |
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Dear Work Comp Community:
It was great to see everyone at the National Workers' Comp & Disability Conference in Las Vegas! Here I am with one of my favorite speakers, LexisNexis author Stuart Colburn, Esq. from Texas.
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Robin E. Kobayashi, J.D.
LexisNexis Legal & Professional Operations
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Up in Smoke: Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed in California's Workers' Compensation System? The use of medically prescribed marijuana has been a controversial issue in California for many years. It is interesting that the issue does not come up more often in the workers' compensation context. It may not come up more because marijuana is still fundamentally an illegal drug. It is hard to imagine a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) ordering a defendant to pay a marijuana co-operative or other supplier directly for the provision of marijuana. The defendant would argue that the purchase of marijuana is illegal and that it cannot be compelled to perform an illegal act. But is the issue really that simple? A brief review of the controlling statutes indicates that it may not be. Read more. |
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 This noteworthy panel decision will be added to the LexisNexis Services.
Medical-Legal Procedure; Ex Parte Communications With PQME. WCAB, denying defendant's petition for removal and request for a replacement QME panel, held that applicant did not engage in prohibited ex parte communication with panel QME in violation of Labor Code § 4062.3(f), when WCAB found that emails sent by panel QME to applicant were in regard to Employee Disability Questionnaire needed to complete QME examination and were not prohibited because they were "in connection with examination" pursuant to Labor Code § 4062.3(h), that sending of claims adjuster's phone number was insignificant and inconsequential, and that there was no record that applicant replied to any of the emails. See Nelson panel decision. |
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LEXISNEXIS workers' comp community BLOGS | |
 WCAB Lacked Jurisdiction for Football Player's Claimed Out of State Injuries: November CCC Advanced Postings (11/5/2012). Lexis.com subscribers can read it.
 California DWC Approves SB 863 Updates to CWCI New Hire Pamphlets & Posting Notices for 2013, by CWCI. Read it.
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Work Comp Defense Paralegal - Telecommuting (Northridge). Two solo practitioners representing employers and insurance companies seek legal secretary/paralegal with five or more years experience in the workers' compensation defense arena to work on an as-needed basis from home. Possible assignments would include drafting all types of letters (e.g., to applicant's attorneys, clients, physicians, and lien claimants), review of medical records, legal research, preparation of settlement analyses, administrative tasks, etc. The work assigned would range from the mundane to more complicated legal matters requiring experience and expertise, and case exposure would generally begin from case inception to case resolution, including the handling of liens. This position is perfect for someone looking for part-time work. If interested, please fax your resume and an hourly compensation request for consideration. Contact Jasmeen Ahdi Ubhi at jubhi.esq@gmail.com or (805) 813-8043.
Applicant's Attorneys. Law Offices of Ramin R. Younessi, an established mid-size plaintiff/applicant's employment and workers' compensation firm is seeking to add two additional attorneys to our vibrant and energetic team. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience in actively handling workers' compensation matters and have the ability to manage two supporting paralegals. Excellent negotiation skills are a must. Come work with our dynamic team in a friendly and collaborative environment. Salary is very competitive and contains vacation, bonuses, standard mileage and cost reimbursements, cell phone, bar dues, health benefits, and most importantly long term job security. Please forward all of the following for consideration: Resume, salary history, and writing sample. Salary ranges from $100k to $160k. Contact: jobs@younessilaw.com or (323) 777-7777.
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). $4,674 to $10,477/month DOE. Litigate a variety of labor and employment matters at admin. and civil trial and appellate levels including, workers' comp., prevailing wage/public works, and public employment. Travel throughout SoCal may be required. Send a State Application (Form STD 678) with a resume and 2 recent writing samples to: DIR, Office of the Director - Legal Unit, Attn: Hiring Coordinator, 320 W. 4th Street, Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90013, or by email to juribe@dir.ca.gov.
Associate Attorneys and Legal Assistants (Mid-Wilshire): Workers' Compensation defense firm located in Los Angeles (mid-Wilshire) is seeking associate attorneys, paralegal, legal assistants who can assist in Lien Negotiations. Some experience preferred but willing to train. Also seeking assistant for payroll/accounting/billing department. Knowledge in Timeslips, Quickbooks a Plus, would do half day legal assisting work. Salary + Benefits include 401k, health and dental, parking, Profit Sharing. Please email your resume (PDF) at mdelacruz@hay-fel.com or via fax at 213-385-9511 Attention: Maribeth.
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