About the show
This is the audio feed from Lois Law Firm’s popular webinar training series. Every month the Firm’s attorneys present different topics in workers’ compensation. Meant as a 101 level training course, the attorneys present a fresh take on common issues in workers’ compensation defense.
Special Reports and Presentations: When emerging legal issues arise that impact employers, Lois Law Firm publishes special presentations. These special events, hosted by attorneys and presented in plain English, make the emergent changes understandable for business owners, insurance carriers, and other attorneys.
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Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.