Defending Employers

Episode 148: New Jersey Jurisdictional Defenses: Off-Premises Injuries

June 22nd, 2020  |  19 mins 32 secs

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Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on defending off-premises claims in New Jersey. This video is from a live webinar provided to clients on June 22, 2020.

Episode 147: Defending Off-Premises Injuries in New York

June 16th, 2020  |  21 mins 13 secs

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Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on defending off-premises claims in New York. This video is from a live webinar provided to clients on June 15, 2020.

Episode 146: Basics of Civil Practice in New Jersey

June 9th, 2020  |  24 mins 15 secs

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In this episode, “Basics of Civil Practice in New Jersey,” Christopher Major, provides an overview of civil litigation in New Jersey’s Superior courts.

Episode 145: Responding to the Catastrophic Construction lost: Dual Jurisdiction Claims

June 2nd, 2020  |  26 mins 17 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 workers' compensation and general liability claim. Where there is injury involving fall from height, an immediate investigation MUST be conducted to preserve evidence and document witness statements.

Episode 144: Coronavirus (Covid-19) & New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims: More Questions Answered

May 26th, 2020  |  23 mins 52 secs

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Greg Lois leads a presentation on coronavirus (Covid-19) & New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims.

Episode 143: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Workers' Compensation Update

May 18th, 2020  |  21 mins 59 secs

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In this episode, Greg Lois provides an update on the impact of coronavirus on workers' compensation cases in New York and New Jersey and answers questions live! This audio is from a live presentation on May 18, 2020.

Episode 142: Basics of Civil Practice in New York

May 11th, 2020  |  21 mins 59 secs

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In this episode, “Basics of Civil Practice in New York," Christopher Major provides an overview of civil litigation in New York's Supreme courts.

Episode 141: Preparing for the Loss: Construction Claims

May 4th, 2020  |  35 mins 20 secs

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In this episode, “Preparing for the Loss,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, talks about the preparation and planning needed long before the construction project or program experiences any injury losses. If you are waiting until a loss has occurred to retain counsel and prepare a plan of action, you are waiting too long!

Episode 140: New Jersey Jurisdictional Defense: Definition of Employee Under the Workers' Compensation Act

April 28th, 2020  |  25 mins 25 secs

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Greg Lois answers questions about defending non-employment claims in New Jersey. Also discussed: Recent case law developments defining “who is an employee” under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Law; When and how to raise the non-employment defense; and Practical aspects of defending non-employment claims, including a discussion of the proofs needed at trial.

Episode 139: Defense of Employee Status in New York Workers' Compensation Claims

April 21st, 2020  |  24 mins 31 secs

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In this episode, Greg Lois leads a discussion on employee status. We look to recent case law decisions on employee status that answer the question, “Is the Claimant My Employee?”, discuss tactical and strategic considerations in challenging employment, and examine independent contractor status in New York workers’ compensation cases. This audio podcast is from a live webinar provided to the Firm's clients on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Episode 138: Ethical Duties When Representing the Subrogor

April 14th, 2020  |  24 mins 48 secs

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In this episode, “Ethical Duties When Representing the Subrogor,” Christopher Major, leads a conversation about the ethical considerations for defense counsel representing a subrogated interest in a civil claim.

Major discusses the following:

• What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under Section 29 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
• What happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
• The remedy available to the third parties when the workers’ compensation carrier refuses to consent to a settlement. How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2020.

Episode 137: Construction Claims: Risk transfer and Reduction Schemes that Complicate Case Handling

April 9th, 2020  |  38 mins 29 secs

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In this episode, “Risk Transfer Schemes that Complicate Case Handling,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses the various ways that construction project risk transfer plans can result in convoluted case handling. Tashia explains the nuances of “wrap up” insurance plans and how the subrogation and reimbursement rights of the parties can be affected.

Tashia discusses the following:

• How a “wrap up” insurance program works and is created.
• Coverage issues unique to wrap ups.
• Types of risk typically covered by wrap ups.
• Complications in case handling for defense counsel and risk professionals.

This audio is from a live webinar offered to the Firm's clients on April 6, 2020.