The State Bar Court lifted a temporary suspension order for a Southern California attorney connected to a workers' comp fraud case. What is the underlying disciplinary issue, and when will it be ...
The two main defendants in a long-running MEWA scheme that sold a purported alternative to workers' comp coverage seek acquittal and a new trial. What reason did they provide to the court?
Here are the final pharmacy fee regulations adopted by the Division of Workers' Compensation. How much more will employers be paying, and to whom? Premium subscribers can click right here.
Why is the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board going to the California Supreme Court? Does one underlying case impact its operations? Will the WCAB be forced to decide cases timelier? Heady stuff for ...
What is the industry's reaction to potential changes to the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit system to address provider ...
Why is the California Department of Insurance seeking a larger portion of the anti-fraud funds provided to District Attorneys by California employers? What benefits are employers receiving in return ...
Federal officials secured one guilty plea in a workers' comp fraud case, but others are still uncharged. What was the scam, and might an Orange County Judge be involved?
The Contractors State Licensing Board approved a plan to continue an exemption from workers' comp for contractors that operate without employees but increases penalties for those who cheat. Who would ...
The turning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on the key developments of the prior year. What were the top stories ...
The Department of Industrial Relations issued this RFI as it prepares to contract for two legislatively mandated studies related to post-traumatic stress disorders and workers’ comp presumptions. Get ...
The Division of Workers’ Compensation is circulating these draft regulations for the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit program. Get the full text of the proposal by clicking here.
A federal court in New York issued this opinion affirming two arbitration awards in a large deductible dispute. The same issues are pending before the California Department of Insurance Administrative ...