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Postal Workers Injured in Separate Incidents

Postal Workers Injured in Separate Incidents
The Nurse Case Manager is the Lifeline for the Injured Worker; Tips to Improve Your Practice 

The Nurse Case Manager is the Lifeline for the Injured Worker; Tips to Improve Your Practice 
Government Shutdown May Impact Holiday Shopping As Retailers Scramble for Customers 

Government Shutdown May Impact Holiday Shopping As Retailers Scramble for Customers 
Suspects Arrested in Shootings of Workers

Suspects Arrested in Shootings of Workers
Seasonal Layoffs don’t Equal ‘Seasonal Employee’ for Maine AWW Purposes

Seasonal Layoffs don’t Equal ‘Seasonal Employee’ for Maine AWW Purposes
Did Claim from Other Job Extend Deadline to File Against Spray Paint Manufacturer?

Did Claim from Other Job Extend Deadline to File Against Spray Paint Manufacturer?
Strategies Case Managers Can Use to Improve the Health Literacy of the Injured Worker

Strategies Case Managers Can Use to Improve the Health Literacy of the Injured Worker
Lowe’s Worker Hammers Down Medical Benefits Despite Claiming Only Jesus Could Help

Lowe’s Worker Hammers Down Medical Benefits Despite Claiming Only Jesus Could Help
Postal Workers Attacked in Separate Incidents

Postal Workers Attacked in Separate Incidents
Estate of Maine Worker Bears Burden of Proof on Question of Lien

Estate of Maine Worker Bears Burden of Proof on Question of Lien
How does on-the-job Training Work in Minnesota?

How does on-the-job Training Work in Minnesota?
Was Risk Management Company on Hook for Worker who Tripped on Nearby Sidewalk?

Was Risk Management Company on Hook for Worker who Tripped on Nearby Sidewalk?
History Class: Deep Research in Claims & Medical Management 

History Class: Deep Research in Claims & Medical Management 
Data Center Shut Down after Worker Killed

Data Center Shut Down after Worker Killed
What are Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Exemptions?

What are Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Exemptions?
What are ‘Wage Replacement Benefits’ in Florida?

What are ‘Wage Replacement Benefits’ in Florida?
Researchers Give Artificial Intelligence Failing Grade in use by Employees 

Researchers Give Artificial Intelligence Failing Grade in use by Employees 
Michigan Officials Confirm on-the-job Fatalities Exceed Last Year’s Total

Michigan Officials Confirm on-the-job Fatalities Exceed Last Year’s Total
Video doesn’t Tip Court on Fraud Charge against Punched-in-the-Face Nurse

Video doesn’t Tip Court on Fraud Charge against Punched-in-the-Face Nurse
Exclusive Remedy in Ohio

Exclusive Remedy in Ohio
New Study Shows California Heat Standard Reduced Work Injuries on Hot Days

New Study Shows California Heat Standard Reduced Work Injuries on Hot Days
Could Officer with PTSD Capture Extra 30% Penalty from Employer?

Could Officer with PTSD Capture Extra 30% Penalty from Employer?
Arrest Made in Bear Spray Attack on Worker

Arrest Made in Bear Spray Attack on Worker
Blast at Tennessee Military Explosives Plant Leave Multiple People Dead, Several Missing

Blast at Tennessee Military Explosives Plant Leave Multiple People Dead, Several Missing
Time Out of California Sacks NFL Player’s Claim against Atlanta Falcons

Time Out of California Sacks NFL Player’s Claim against Atlanta Falcons
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Expert Analysis

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A Look at the New DOD Harassment/Bullying Policy

HR Homeroom Management’s Rights and Anti-bullying Policies Introduction At the end of September, Secretary of Defense/War Pete Hegseth announced, "Department policy defining conduct by Service members that constitutes hazing, bullying, and harassment is overly broad, […]
Driving Innovation at the Nation’s Largest Lawyers’ Malpractice Insurer

InsurTech Geek Podcast Episode Description: In the latest episode of the InsurTech Geek Podcast, we sat down with David Bell, President & CEO of ALPS Insurance, the largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance in […]
The Assumptions Series in One Place

Acute Low Back Pain: Be Careful what you Assume   Understanding Pain, Part 1 One of my physical therapy professors concluded a lecture by emphatically stating that the biggest piece of career advice he would impart […]
2025 in Sight, 2024 in Review: The Latest Results for Workers Compensation

At its Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) in May 2025, NCCI presented the State of the Line Report—a comprehensive assessment of the workers compensation (WC) insurance line of business. The results presented in that report reflect the most current data available […]
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    Dorian Kenleigh, MD, MPH, FACOEM Joins MedRisk as National Medical Director

    West Conshohocken, Pa. (October 22, 2025) – MedRisk, a leader in managed care, payment integrity, and network solutions, has named Dorian Kenleigh, MD, MPH, as its new Medical Director.Dr. Kenleigh brings extensive expertise in bioengineering, […]
    Kids’ Chance of California Celebrates San Diego Proclamation Declaring October 13–17 as “Kids’ Chance Week”

    San Diego, CA — Kids’ Chance of California (KCCA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to children of California workers seriously injured or killed on the job, proudly announces that the Mayor of […]
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    Event Calendar

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    2025 Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation

    • Oct 02, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025
    Generative AI: Managing Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Your Practice

    This webinar will provide essential guidance for legal professionals on managing cybersecurity and privacy risks when implementing generative AI tools in law practice. The presentation will span from the broad application of AI tools in […]

    • Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 03, 2025
    Bloom Seminar for Women in Workers’ Compensation

    This one day seminar is designed to pour back into you, your growth, your goals, and your wellness. ​This special Me Inc. experience comes to life in a one day seminar filled with workshops, wellness […]

    • Oct 04, 2025 - Oct 04, 2025
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    Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?

    What Do You Think? A worker is generally considered an employee, not an independent contractor, if the company has the power to control her work. But what if she does all her work in a […]
    Subway Worker Shot over Order Error

    Spring Lake, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – New details are emerging after a 15-year-old Subway employee was shot over a messed-up order earlier this month. The attack is one of several on foodservice and hospitality workers, officials […]
    Crew Members, Military Trainees Feared Dead in Crash over Potomac

    Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four crew members and three military members were thought to be among the dead in the first airplane crash in America in more than two decades. American Eagle Flight No. 5342, operated […]
    What are the Basics on Simply Research?

    Tips & Tricks Are you looking to see if Simply Research is even useful to you? This quick overview could help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_yKE1koto
    How Can You Find the Latest Cases on Simply Research?

    Tips & Tricks If you're looking for full text decisions, we have them on Simply Research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TicuTBR6tVw
    Hurricane Debby Update

    Update for Monday 8/5 during Hurricane/Trop. Storm Debbie. Our operations are located in Florida however, our servers are located out of state and we don't anticipate any issues today accessing services. Our support team personnel […]
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