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DWC Adopts EDI Rule Changes
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted rules to update its electronic data interchange standards. The division on Wednesday announced that it will implement EDI release 3.1.4, effective July 23, 2023. The…
Gabe Cossio Joins CLARA Analytics as VP of Sales
CLARA Analytics, a provider of artificial intelligence technology in the commercial insurance industry, announced that Gabe Cossio will join the company as its new vice president of sales. Gabe Cossio Cossio…
Supreme Court Adopts Limit to Prohibition on Insurer Seeking Subrogation From Insured
In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted an exception to the general equitable prohibition of an insurer seeking subrogation from its insured. Case: Arlet v. WCAB (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania),…
FourStone Partners Buys Cordant Health’s Comp Division
FourStone Partners announced the acquisition of Cordant Health Solutions’ workers’ compensation division. FourStone said that with the acquisition, it has branded its newly expanded lab management services as FourStone Health. The company…
Split Supreme Court Upholds Apportionment of Worker’s Hearing Loss
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the apportionment of a worker’s hearing loss between occupational and non-occupational causes. Case: Bosley v. Murray American Energy Inc., No. 20-0682, 02/01/2022, published. Facts: Jeffrey…
Employer Not Entitled to Dismissal of Worker’s Claim From Exposure to Lead Paint
A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker’s claim for benefits for his alleged injuries from exposure to lead-based paint. Case: Jackson v. Jefferson Parish School Board, No. 21-CA-260, 02/02/2022, published. Facts and…
SCOTUS Invites Biden Admin to Brief Position on Comp Coverage for Cannabis
The U.S. Supreme Court is asking President Joe Biden’s administration to weigh in as it considers requests to review Minnesota high court decisions holding that employers can’t be compelled to…
CWCI Announces 2022 Case Law Program
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute will present its annual case law update as a live online broadcast May 12 with a limited number of seats available for fully vaccinated people…
WCD Proposes Attorney Fee Rules
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is holding a public hearing March 15 on a proposal that it said will clarify its attorney fee rules. The division on Friday proposed rules including…
DWC Adopts Revisions to Non-Covered-Injury Form
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted revisions to the form used to report injuries for non-covered workers. “The adoption of this form is necessary to allow employers to file a…
No Reconsideration of State Fund’s Challenge to PPD Calculation
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court denied reconsideration of its decision that a worker with concurrent jobs was entitled to additional permanent partial disability benefits. Case: Barnhart v. Montana State Fund, No. 2019-4816,…
Gilson Daub Continues Expansion With Redding Office, Eight New Attorneys
Workers’ compensation defense, subrogation and general liability law firm Gilson Daub announced the continuation of its California expansion with the opening of a new office in Redding and the addition…