The Workforce Age Impact

• 07/21/17
• John D'Alusio

Recently, an article was published in Claims Journal that indicated workers’ comp loss development is impacted by the “changing workforce.” Basically, ...
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Conferring Jurisdiction

• 07/20/17
• David Langham

"Jurisdiction" essentially means authority. In legal parlance, it may refer to a person, that is that a person is subject to the authority of a particular tribunal ...
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Rousmaniere: The Stale State of Reform

• 07/19/17
• Peter Rousmaniere

Trying to lower workers’ compensation costs was a once compelling song that is worn-out. It is a story of employers burdened by “out of control” costs ...
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Another Look at Castellanos

• 07/18/17
• David Langham

A great deal has been said about Castellanos v. Next Door Company in the last year. I have written about it on a few occasions including A Potential ...
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Smart Phones and Kids in the Mile High State

• 07/17/17
• David Langham

We are struggling with technology, perceptions, and parenting. The world is changing around us and as individuals I think we are each struggling with ...
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Offensive is Protected (Somewhat at Least)

• 07/13/17
• David Langham

There has been so much written about freedom of expression lately. There are those in our society that wish to never be offended. They seek government intervention to ...
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It Feels Like Christmas in July: CMS Expands MSA Re-Review Process; Updates WCMSAP User Guide

• 07/11/17
• Heather Schwartz Sanderson

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has followed through on their previously announced intent to expand their Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) Re-Review ...
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The United States of Xanax

• 07/11/17
• David Langham

A recent NY Times article caught my eye. No, I do not subscribe to the Times (or any paper for that matter), but this story was found sitting next to me as I recently ...
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Does Farr's Law Bring Us Good News?

• 07/10/17
• David Langham

Narcotics are back in the news. I have not been effective at hiding my feelings about opioids. I have applauded Opioid Guidelines from the CDC. I have lamented the ...
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