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 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.
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Episode 234: Case Law Update on Employee Status, New York Workers’ Compensation
April 19th, 2022 | 28 mins 16 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 233: A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 40 in New Jersey
April 11th, 2022 | 28 mins 26 secs
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Christopher Major leads a conversation about the practical approaches to recovery under New Jersey's Section 40
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Episode 232: Wrap-Ups: Risk Reduction Schemes that Complicate Case Handling
April 4th, 2022 | 28 mins 8 secs
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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, will discuss 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 231: The Second Injury Fund
March 28th, 2022 | 21 mins 23 secs
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Greg Lois explains how the Second Injury Fund in New Jersey works and how obtaining contribution from the Fund reduces exposure in total disability cases.