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 The New Lien Activation Fee Rules
WCAB panels signal a hard-line approach |
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| lien decision: soto | |
 WCAB Panel Dismisses Liens When Activation Fee Paid Hours After Commencement of Lien Conference, by David Bryan Leonard, Esq. In one of the first panel decisions issued after the implementation of the $100 lien filing fee, a WCAB panel has dismissed several liens that were activated over two hours after the scheduled lien conference commenced. Read more.
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WCAB Panel Concludes That Lien Dismissal for Non-Activation Cannot Be Cured by Subsequent Payment, by David Bryan Leonard, Esq. Highlighting the immediate application of the changes brought by Senate Bill 863, a WCAB panel has concluded that failure to pay the activation fee on January 2, 2013, required dismissal of non-activated liens. Of additional interest, the panel concluded that the non-payment could not be curred by subsequent attempts to activate the lien post lien conference. Read more. |
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| emerging issues analysis: top workers' comp issues 2013 |
 Thomas A. Robinson on Top Issues in Workers' Compensation Law for 2013. Things appear to be "pumping" in the world of workers' compensation. Legislatures are gathering. Proponents of "reform"--whatever that is--are huddled together, planning their strategies. Pointing to the activities in Oklahoma, in Florida, and other states, some posit that 2013 might be an important year of sea change within the workers' compensation scheme. Others, including me, point to the fact that change within "our world" is almost always evolutionary-rarely revolutionary...Here's my take on some important issues....
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Courier Was Employee, Not Independent Contractor: March Cal. Comp. Cases Advanced Postings. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can read it.
 Impact of Obamacare on Workers' Compensation: Decreased Cost-Shifting Predicted, by John Stahl, Esq. Read it.
 Workers' Comp Fraud Blotter: Mark Twain's Club Forgets to Pay Its Workers' Comp Insurance. Read it and other news items.
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| job postings |
Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys. Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP is a well-established firm specializing in the defense of workers' compensation and related matters. With 8 offices serving all venues in California, our attorneys handle full case loads, providing high-quality representation for our clients. We are seeking associate attorneys with 5 years minimum defense experience for our San Luis Obispo and Fresno Offices. Successful candidates will possess strong litigation, verbal and writing skills. Travel to appearances is required. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD & LTD insurance, and matching 401k. Please submit your resume with salary history in Word format to Allyson Madson at amadson@gmklaw.com.
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. |
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