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Vol. 4, Issue 23

Find Solutions & Strategies                               June 10, 2013

lien marqueePrinciples of 2013 Lien Activation Fee  
 
A survey of recent WCAB panel decisions
In This Issue
* LIEN ACTIVATION FEE
* BLOG POSTS: 90-day presumption, May Cal. Comp. Cases cites now available, Opioid management strategies
* NEWS: Senator Calderon's office raided by FBI
* JOB POSTINGS
* eNEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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lien activation fee: new decisions

David Bryan LeonardPrinciples of 2013 Lien Activation Fee Take Shape in WCAB Panel Decisions, by David Bryan Leonard, Esq. Since January 2013, all participants in California workers' compensation act have wrestled with dynamics imposed by the amendments to Labor Code Section 4903-4903.8. Due to its immediate application, the filings fees of 2013 established under section 4903.06 have taken front and center stage. To address the new issues, the WCAB has issued one en banc and one significant panel decision. While the legal interpretations remain at the administrative level, several additional panel decisions have issued refining the subject. Read more.

lexisnexis blog posts

Cal Comp Cases90-Day Presumption of Compensability Doesn't Apply to Jurisdiction Issues. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can read it.  

 

 

Cal Comp CasesMay CCC Cites Now  Available. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can read it

 

 

  

   

Stahl, JohnExperts Offer Guidance on Opioid Management Strategies, by John Stahl, Esq. A summary of a recent IAIABC draft report and a Risk & Insurance webinar. Read it.

neWS HEADLINES
job postings

Defense Attorney. Bradford & Barthel is looking to add another attorney for our newest office in Los Angeles. Bradford & Barthel, a leader in Workers' Compensation Defense, is seeking dynamic, diverse candidates who thrive in an environment with multiple opportunities for growth. We offer competitive benefits in a collegial, diverse atmosphere. Contact sbradford@bradfordbarthel.com.

 

Workers' Compensation Attorneys Wanted for Immediate Hire (3435 Wilshire Blvd. #2200 LA CA 90010). 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 3 or more years 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 to jobs@younessilaw.com: Resume, salary history, and writing sample.

 

Dept. of Industrial Relations. $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 St., Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90013, or by email to juribe@dir.ca.gov.

 

Associate Attorneys, Legal Assistants. Workers' Compensation defense firm located in Los Angeles (mid-Wilshire) is seeking associate attorneys, and legal assistants who can assist in Lien Negotiations. Some experience preferred but willing to train. Also, seeking Attorneys for Orange County office, located in Anaheim. Salary + Benefits include 401k, health and dental, parking, Profit Sharing. Please email your resume (PDF) via jvilla@hay-fel.com or via fax at 213-385-9511 Attention: Maribeth.

enewsletter archives

ArchivesTake a deep dive into our past eNewsletters for 2013 and prior...warning - some links to articles may not work...report any linking problems to Robin.E.Kobayashi@lexisnexis.com.

June 3, 2013: Former Union Member Not Bound to Arbitration for Work Injury Claim.
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