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LFLM Workers’ Compensation Newsletter – January 2019

LFLM is proud to share our new LFLM January 2019 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter The article featured in this edition of the Newsletter is titled: THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’: Rating Permanent Disabilities Written by: Charles A. Leath, Esq., of our LFLM-Fresno Office Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP. www.lflm.com

LFLM Workers’ Compensation Newsletter – November 2018

LFLM is proud to share our new LFLM November 2018 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter Articles in this edition of the Newsletter include: ARE VOCATIONAL EXPERT OPINIONS RELEVANT FOR PD ASSESSMENT OF INJURIES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013? Written by Tracy Sturtevant, Esq., of our LFLM Oakland Office SATURDAY IS THE 6TH WORKING DAY? REALLY? Calculation of UR Decision Timeframes and the Gomez Decision Written by Jessica M. Neal, Esq., of our LFLM Anaheim Office

Court of Appeal Awards a Solid Win to Defendants on Total Disability Cases! Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation & SCIF v. WCAB (Fitzpatrick)

September 27, 2018 On September 25, 2018, in a case certified for publication, the Third District Court of Appeal in Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation & SCIF v. WCAB (Fitzpatrick) found no basis for concluding that Labor Code §4662(b) provides a second independent path to permanent total disability “in accordance with the fact.” This is a solid statutory win for defendants. In this new case, the Court took on the WCAB’s liberal interpretation of §4662(b) and the phrase “in accordance […]

LFLM Workers’ Compensation Newsletter – August 2018

Here you will find the August 2018 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter Articles in this edition of the Newsletter include: SPORTS LAW CASE SPOTLIGHT: The Sutton Decision: Written by Katyn Evenson, Esq., of LFLM Anaheim HOW IS THIS RELATED TO HIS EMPLOYMENT?!: Written by: Amy Roberts, Esq., of LFLM Sacramento

LFLM Workers’ Compensation Newsletter – April 2018

Here you will find the  Articles in this edition of the Newsletter include: NOT GETTING WHAT YOU PAID FOR – An Examination of Compromise & Release Language after Morales & Whitson: Written by Matthew B. Lee, Esq., of LFLM San Francisco CALIFORNIA’S LIEN PROBLEM: Comparing Northern California and Southern California Lien Litigation and a General Refresher on Lien Defenses in Denied Claims: Written by: Kay Evenson, Esq., of LFLM Anaheim

LFLM Workers’ Compensation Newsletter – January 2018

Here you will find the  Articles in this edition of the Newsletter include: WHAT TO DO WITH AN INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDER FOR CHILD SUPPORT, A PRIMER: Written by Corin West, Esq., of LFLM Redding APPEASING BOTH SIDES: A QUICK PRIMER ON SENATE BILL 1160: Written by: Omar Behnawa, Esq., of LFLM San Diego NEW PARTNERS: We are pleased to announce that effective 01/01/2018, two LFLM attorneys are joining the ranks of partnership: Vicki Lindquist, Esq., of our LFLM Oakland Office, […]

LFLM Newsletter – August 2017

Here you will find the Articles in this month’s newsletter include: APPORTIONMENT, A PRIMER: What it is, Why defendants want it, and how to keep it once they have it   Written by: Michael J. Brady, LFLM Fresno and Trevor Simonson, LFLM Fresno A Genuinely Modest Proposal for Addressing CT Claims in California   Written by: Ian Frazer, LFLM Redding Michael Laughlin and the Formation of a Legacy   Written by: Jake Falbo, LFLM San Francisco Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & […]