by | Dec 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute announced that Sara Widener-Brightwell will succeed general counsel Ellen Sims Langille, who is retiring in May.
In her new role, Widener-Brightwell will manage CWCI’s internal and…
by | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the most recent amendments to the statutory termination of workers’ compensation benefits, as well as the retroactive application of the amended statute…
by | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday announced permanent amendments to rules addressing COVID-19 risks in the workplace and employer-provided labor housing.
During the comment period from Sept. 30…
by | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a pharmacy provider cannot challenge a utilization review determination that the medications it dispensed were unreasonable and unnecessary in a fee review proceeding, and…
by | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court clarified that a worker can recover an award of attorney fees if he prevails against a carrier’s effort to terminate his benefits.
Case: Lorino v. WCAB (Commonwealth),…