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Episode 138: Ethical Duties When Representing the Subrogor
April 14th, 2020 | 24 mins 48 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
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
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
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 136: COVID-19 and New Jersey Workers' Compensation: Your Questions Answered
March 23rd, 2020 | 30 mins 9 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
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.
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Episode 135: COVID-19 and New York Worker's Compensation: Your Questions Answered!
March 23rd, 2020 | 30 mins 9 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
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 134: Fraud case Law Update - New York Workers' Compensation
March 16th, 2020 | 33 mins 9 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
In this podcast, Greg Lois provides an overview of claims fraud in New York workers' compensation cases!
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Episode 133: Liens, Consents, & "Cramdown Motions" in New York
March 9th, 2020 | 24 mins 7 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
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.
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Episode 132: Workers' Compensation and Coronavirus (COVID-19): Your Questions Answered
March 9th, 2020 | 29 mins 41 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
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.
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Episode 131: New York Workers' Compensation for Construction Risk Professionals
March 2nd, 2020 | 29 mins 6 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
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.
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Episode 130: Appeals and Reopeners in New Jersey Workers' Compensation
February 24th, 2020 | 37 mins 27 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on appeals (very quickly) and reopeners (most of the presentation). This presentation focuses on the practical approach to bringing reopener cases to closure (or avoiding them altogether!) This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on February 24, 2020.
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Episode 129: Appeals and Post-Trial Practice in New York Workers' Compensation cases
February 20th, 2020 | 21 mins 13 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
Tashia Rasul, Partner at LOIS, provides an overview of appeals and post-trial practice in New York workers' compensation cases! This audio is from a live presentation on February 17, 2020. In this podcast, Tashia discusses what decisions can be appealed, explores tactical and strategic considerations in deciding to file an appeal, and explains costs and practical considerations for appealing workers' compensation trial decisions.