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 246: Winning Summary Judgment Motion by Establishing Special Employment: A Closer Look at a Recent Winning Result
July 12th, 2022 | 23 mins 7 secs
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In a stunning civil case where a jury verdict of millions of dollars was likely, Chris Major won a complete dismissal via summary judgment.
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Episode 245: Employee Won’t Sue? How to Subrogate and Prove Third-Party Causes of Action
July 11th, 2022 | 28 mins 22 secs
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Both Section 29 in New York and Section 40 in New Jersey permit the carrier to sue “in the shoes” of the claimant/petitioner. Why would a claimant/petitioner not sue a third party? What can you do if they refuse? What are the statutory prerequisites to commencing a subrogation action? What are the proofs and legal standards involved for common third-party causes of action?
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Episode 244: Legal Issues in Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Cases
July 5th, 2022 | 32 mins 21 secs
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Tashia Rasul leads a discussion and answers questions about coordinating counsel across multiple jurisdictions in construction accident cases.
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Episode 243: Off Premises Injuries in New Jersey
June 27th, 2022 | 22 mins 9 secs
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Greg Lois leads a presentation on practical and legal aspects of defending off-premises injuries in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases.
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Episode 242: The Going and Coming Defense in New York
June 20th, 2022 | 32 mins 48 secs
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In this episode, "The Going and Coming Defense in New York," Greg Lois explores New York’s “Grey Area” rule regarding off-premises injuries.
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Episode 241: The Powerful Consent Requirement in NY and Third-Party Settlement Consent Best Practices
June 13th, 2022 | 21 mins 56 secs
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Section 29(5) has an explicit written consent requirement. Christopher Major goes over how to weaponize this powerful leverage in the context of your case. A good consent letter can drastically reduce your total exposure, but a bad consent letter can sink a case!
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Episode 240: Construction Claims: Responding to the Loss
June 6th, 2022 | 22 mins 56 secs
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Episode 239: Stopping Reopeners
May 23rd, 2022 | 22 mins 43 secs
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In this episode Greg Lois provides an overview, and answers questions, about stopping reopeners in New Jersey.
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Episode 238: Defending Construction Claims
May 16th, 2022 | 22 mins 10 secs
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Greg Lois discusses practical and legal aspects of defending construction accident claims in New York.
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Episode 237: Future Offset Rights in NY/NJ: Who Pays for What, and When?
May 9th, 2022 | 29 mins 21 secs
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Christopher Major, addresses the often-misunderstood issue of future credit and offset rights under Section 40 in New Jersey (NJSA 34:15-40) and Section 29 in New York (WCL Section 29) when the petitioner/claimant settles their third-party case.
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Episode 236: Construction Claims: Preparing for the Loss
May 2nd, 2022 | 20 mins 52 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.
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Episode 235: Jurisdictional Defense: Definition of Employee
April 25th, 2022 | 19 mins 25 secs
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Greg Lois provides an overview, and answers questions, about defending non-employment claims in New Jersey.