Bills Would Allow Electronic Notices
Legislation introduced at the request of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries would allow the agency to use electronic notice for communications currently required to be sent through…
WCA Proposes Changes to Attorney Fee, Case Management Rules
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is proposing rules that would require attorneys to analyze a dozen different issues when seeking fees in excess of the statutory cap.
The WCA is…
Bill Would Authorize PTSD Pilot Program
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries would be authorized to develop and implement a pilot program allowing employers to authorize treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder before establishing liability,…
No Benefits for Injured Security Guard Who Fell Asleep Behind Wheel
The Nevada Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a security guard for his injuries from a car crash he caused by falling asleep behind the wheel.
Case: Bright v.
Injured Worker Can’t Proceed With Malpractice Claim Against Former Attorneys
The Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of an injured worker’s malpractice claim against his former attorneys.
Case: Mamadou v. Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi PC, No. W2024-01262-COA-R3-CV, 12/22/2025, unpublished.
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