Defending Employers

Episode 210: Litigating Insurance Coverage Disputes in Construction Cases

October 5th, 2021  |  21 mins 27 secs

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In this episode, Tashia Rasul discusses insurance coverage in construction cases. Among the topics discussed are: Who is covered in a Wrap-Up policy? What is an "enrolled" contractor and why does it matter?
What is covered in a wrap-up policy? Why is project definition and "phasing" important?
An overview of common issues that arise from a construction policy dispute.
This audio is taken from a live presentation recorded Monday, October 4, 2021.

Episode 209: Expert Witness

September 27th, 2021  |  32 mins 18 secs

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Attorney Greg Lois leads a presentation and discussion on practical aspects and legal procedure for obtaining an expert opinion in a New Jersey workers' compensation claim.

Episode 208: IMEs versus Record Reviews in New York

September 20th, 2021  |  32 mins 58 secs

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Greg Lois leads a discussion and answers questions on the best use of independent medical evaluations in New York.

Episode 207: Leveraging a Third-Party Action in a Workers’ Compensation Claim

September 13th, 2021  |  20 mins 39 secs

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Christopher Major of the Lois Law Firm, leads a presentation and discussion on how the strategic risk professional will increase their bargaining power in resolving a workers’ compensation action when a claimant has a civil action pending against an actual tortfeasor.

Episode 206: Global Settlements

September 7th, 2021  |  26 mins 3 secs

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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, explores the advantages of resolving the general liability and workers’ compensation cases at the same time. Further, defense counsel representing general litigation defendant and workers’ compensation claim should be brought together at the time the arbitration, mediation, or other settlement opportunity arises.

Episode 205: Defending Motions for Med & Temp in New Jersey Workers' Compensation Cases

August 23rd, 2021  |  40 mins 16 secs

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Unless you defend Motions for Medical and Temporary Disability Benefits in New Jersey aggressively and successfully you will be exposed for higher medical costs and significant legal fees payable to Petitioner's counsel. In this episode, Greg Lois discusses best practices for defending Motions for Med & Temp and provide answers to common questions.

Topics discussed:
An overview of what types of medical care are required under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Act;
How to reduce costs of care by directing treatment and using networks;
What happens when a Petitioner is successful on a Motion for Med & temp and how attorneys' fees are calculated;
Strategies to control exposure for Petitioner's attorneys' fee costs in Motions for Med & Temp;
An overview of the parts of a basic motion for Med & Temp and what the Petitioner is required to prove in order to be successful;
The courtroom procedure and timing for defending these Motions;
The differenced between and "Emergent" and "Standard" Motion for Med & Temp;
Best practices for Risk Professionals and Attorneys defending these claims.

This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on August 23, 2021.

Episode 204: Medical Treatment in New York Workers' Compensation Cases: 2021 Update

August 16th, 2021  |  26 mins 58 secs

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Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on how medical treatment is changing in the world of New York workers' compensation. In this episode, Lois discusses the "Onboard Limited Release" program, the new Medical Treatment Guidelines, medicinal marijuana in New York workers' compensation cases, and other timely topics. This audio was recorded live on August 16, 2021 during client training.

Episode 203: The Carrier's Rights Under Kelly, Burns & Bissell

August 9th, 2021  |  27 mins 46 secs

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In this episode, Attorney Chris Major leads a discussion on the carriers reimbursement and subrogation rights in New York workers' compensation cases.

Episode 202: Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones

August 2nd, 2021  |  43 mins 30 secs

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Tashia Rasul leads a discussion and answers questions about using litigation milestones to coordinate counsel representing construction entities in actions pending in civil court and workers’ compensation court at the same time.

Episode 201: How NOT TO Defend a Wage Reconstruction Case in New Jersey

July 26th, 2021  |  23 mins 17 secs

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Greg Lois discusses wage reconstruction in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases.

Episode 200: Defenses to Temporary Disability & Update on Labor Market attachment in New York

July 19th, 2021  |  29 mins 26 secs

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Greg Lois provides an overview and answers questions about defenses to temporary disability and provides an update on Labor Market Attachment as a defense in New York Workers' Compensation claims.

Episode 199: "Liening" Over State Lines: Multi-jurisdictional Issues in workers' Compensation Subrogation

July 12th, 2021  |  15 mins 17 secs

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What happens when your employee gets injured by a tortfeasor while in another state? Does the employer/carrier have the ability to assert a demand for reimbursement of the worker's compensation cost against the party residing in another state? How does the employer/carrier maximize its recovery?