Defending Employers

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.

Episode 136: COVID-19 and New Jersey Workers' Compensation: Your Questions Answered

March 23rd, 2020  |  30 mins 9 secs

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Attorney Greg Lois leads a webinar for clients on the compensability of infectious disease claims in New Jersey workers' compensation courts. This audio is from a live webinar and question-and-answer session provided by the Firm on March 23, 2020.

Episode 135: COVID-19 and New York Worker's Compensation: Your Questions Answered!

March 23rd, 2020  |  30 mins 9 secs

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Attorney Greg Lois leads a webinar for clients on the compensability of infectious disease claims in New York workers' compensation courts. This audio is from a live webinar and question-and-answer session provided by the Firm on March 23, 2020.

Episode 134: Fraud case Law Update - New York Workers' Compensation

March 16th, 2020  |  33 mins 9 secs

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In this podcast, Greg Lois provides an overview of claims fraud in New York workers' compensation cases!

Episode 133: Liens, Consents, & "Cramdown Motions" in New York

March 9th, 2020  |  24 mins 7 secs

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In this podcast, “Understanding Verbal Threshold in New Jersey,” Christopher Major discusses what happens when the plaintiff and tortfeasor in a civil action attempt to resolve their case by settlement without the consent of the workers’ compensation carrier in New York.

Episode 132: Workers' Compensation and Coronavirus (COVID-19): Your Questions Answered

March 9th, 2020  |  29 mins 41 secs

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Attorney Greg Lois leads a webinar for clients on the compensability of infectious disease claims in New York, New Jersey and Longshore workers' compensation courts. This audio if from a live webinar and question-and-answer session provided by the Firm on March 10, 2020.

Episode 131: New York Workers' Compensation for Construction Risk Professionals

March 2nd, 2020  |  29 mins 6 secs

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In this podcast, “New York Workers’ Compensation 101 for Construction Claim Professionals,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, provides an overview of the Workers’ Compensation law in New York with a focus on issues and topics which impact construction claims.