Episode Archive
340 episodes of Defending Employers since the first episode, which aired on September 21st, 2015.
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Episode 196: The Grey Area Rule
June 21st, 2021 | 23 mins 21 secs
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In this episode, "The Grey Area Rule," Greg Lois explores New York’s “Grey Area” rule regarding off-premises injuries.
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Episode 195: Workers' Compensation Exclusivity and Coverage Issues
June 15th, 2021 | 16 mins 6 secs
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In this episode, attorney Chris Major discusses "Part B" coverage in the workers' compensation context. Recorded live during client training on June 14, 2021.
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Episode 194: Responding to the Loss: Construction Defense
June 9th, 2021 | 22 mins 31 secs
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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses how the immediate post-accident onsite investigation is key to defense of the claim. Where there is injury involving fall from height, an immediate investigation MUST be conducted to preserve evidence and document witness statements.
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Episode 193: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Medical Marijuana and Medical Provider Claims: New Jersey Update
May 24th, 2021 | 20 mins 56 secs
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Greg discusses the following: Compensability Examples,* Jurisdictional Standards of Proof, Medicinal Marijuana Ruling Impact on Jersey Claims and Medical Provider Claims Jurisdictional Update
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Episode 192: Construction Defense: Multijurisdictional Coordination
May 17th, 2021 | 16 mins 29 secs
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Greg Lois discuss practical and legal aspects of defending construction accident claims in New York.
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Episode 191: Third Party Settlements: Consent and Nunc Pro Tunc Motions
May 10th, 2021 | 20 mins 30 secs
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Attorney Chris Major on how New York's rules requiring consent to the third-party settlement work under Section 29 of the statute.
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Episode 190: Preparing for the Construction Loss: Assembling the Team
May 4th, 2021 | 33 mins 20 secs
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Tashia Rasul leads a discussion and answers questions about assembling a team of risk professionals to collaborate when a new construction project is contemplated. This team, assembled before any construction losses occur, can include the project owner, safety organization, investigators, on-site medical staff , insurance broker, third-party administrator, and any contractors present.
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Episode 189: Jurisdictional Defense: Definition of Employee
April 26th, 2021 | 26 mins 55 secs
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Greg Lois provides and overview and answer questions about defending non-employment claims in New Jersey.
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Episode 188: Case Law Update on Employee Status
April 19th, 2021 | 21 mins 57 secs
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Greg Lois leads a presentation and discussion on recent case law decisions touching on employee status in regards to workers’ compensation claims in New York.
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Episode 187: A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 40 in New Jersey
April 12th, 2021 | 20 mins 25 secs
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Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, leads a conversation about the practical approaches to recovery under New Jersey’s Section 40.
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Episode 186: Risk Transfer Schemes that Complicate Case Handling
April 5th, 2021 | 30 mins 53 secs
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Tashia Rasu discusses the various ways that construction project risk transfer plans can result in convoluted case handling. Tashia will explain the nuances of “wrap up” insurance plans and how the subrogation and reimbursement rights of the parties can be affected.
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Episode 185: The Second Injury Fund in New Jersey
March 23rd, 2021 | 22 mins 17 secs
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This episode explores the ways that the Second Injury Fund in New Jersey can reduce exposure in total disability cases. This audio is taken from a live presentation on March 22, 2021.