Workers’ Compensation

My one-year position as the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) comes to an end at the conclusion of the CLA Annual Meeting in Monterey on Saturday, October 12. Although I am sad this chapter of my life is ending, I am grateful I was given the chance to serve in this capacity. Read more

The California WCAB has issued a series of en banc decisions that provide an answer as to how the workers’ comp system will define a catastrophic injury. SCIF will file a Petition for Writ of Review, and the issue may ultimately be decided by the California Court of Appeal. Read more

This month we are highlighting the Unpublished Cases Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Chaired by Hon. Kenneth B. Peterson (Ret.). We are also highlighting the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) where Jesus Mendoza serves as the liaison between the Workers’ Compensation Section and CYLA. Read more

As a benefit of CLA membership you can take an advantage of one hour of Free MCLE credit. Read more

An understanding of workplace violence, and what is expected of employers is complicated; it combines many areas of law, including OSHA, labor and employment and workers’ compensation to name just a few. Working to prevent workplace violence, and liability for such, requires comprehension of the law and diligence, before it’s too late. Read more

By Brock Roverud, Esq., Managing Associate Attorney, Fresno Office, June 2019© All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. The specialty of a Qualified Medical Evaluator panel certainly has significant impact on the value, duration, and ultimately, the outcome of a claim. It is no wonder there is constant litigation between Defendants and Applicants when it comes to selecting the preferred specialty; Defendants preferring the conservative, orthopedic specialty while Applicant attorneys will invariably opt for the liberal chiropractic or pain management panels.… Read more

This month we are highlighting the Community Outreach Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Chaired by Tiffany Boyland. Read more

Fraud in the California Workers Compensation System: What is it? What is the law? Who is doing it? What should we look out for to identify it? And what do we as a community need to know to avoid it and to prevent, report and punish it when it occurs? Read more

As a benefit of Section membership, CLA Workers’ Comp Section members have access to a plethora of our most popular articles from our publications. Read more

This month we are highlighting the Technology, Website, and Social Media Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA). This subcommittee is Chaired by Elizabeth Furlow and below please find what she had to say: Read more