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12-Apr-21
Your April 2021 Newsletter
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06-Apr-21
Want a Discount on Your 2022 Dues?
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15-Mar-21
Your March 2021 Newsletter
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Affinity Partner Blogs
Enjuris
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27-Mar-23
What Are the Most Common Summertime Injuries?
What Are the Most Common Summertime Injuries?As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, people flock to beaches, parks, and swimming pools to make the most of the warm weather. While summer is undoubtedly a time to relax and enjoy leisure activities, it's essential to be mindful of the potential risks and hazards that come with the season. In this article, […] The post What Are the Most Common Summertime Injuries? appeared first on -
21-Mar-23
What Is Automobile Liability Insurance?
What Is Automobile Liability Insurance?There are almost 250 million licensed drivers in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On average, there are roughly 6 million passenger car accidents every year. Car accidents are a fact of life, but you can prevent a bad situation from becoming much worse by carrying automobile liability insurance. What […] The post What Is Automobile Liability -
20-Mar-23
What Is the Correlation Between Speed and Car Accident Injuries?
What Is the Correlation Between Speed and Car Accident Injuries?Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury worldwide, and one of the major factors that contribute to the severity of these accidents is speed. Researchers have consistently found a clear correlation between speed and the likelihood of suffering an injury or fatality in a car accident. Let’s take a closer […] The post What Is the Correlation Between Speed and Car Acciden
Firmidable
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10-Jan-23
Your TV Media Buyer Books Your Law Firm Advertising. But Then What?
Your TV Media Buyer Books Your Law Firm Advertising. But Then What?If you’re responsible for your law firm’s television advertising, you may hire a media buyer or marketing agency to negotiate with the television stations for […] The post Your TV Media Buyer Books Your Law Firm Advertising. But Then What? appeared first on Firmidable. -
17-Aug-22
My Local Law Firm Website Gets (Odd) Kansas Traffic. Why?
My Local Law Firm Website Gets (Odd) Kansas Traffic. Why?Your law firm is not in Kansas anymore. But wait, what if your law firm was never, literally, in Kansas? And your firm’s website doesn’t […] The post My Local Law Firm Website Gets (Odd) Kansas Traffic. Why? appeared first on Firmidable. -
20-Jul-22
For Powerful Law Firm Marketing, Do These 7 Things
For Powerful Law Firm Marketing, Do These 7 ThingsWatch a Recording of the Webcast For your law firm to prosper and grow, your law firm marketing can’t stand still, especially your digital marketing. […] The post For Powerful Law Firm Marketing, Do These 7 Things appeared first on Firmidable.
Ametros
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15-Nov-22
CMS Provides Clarification Regarding MSA Re-Review Requests & Limitations in Updated Version of WCMSA Reference Guide
CMS Provides Clarification Regarding MSA Re-Review Requests & Limitations in Updated Version of WCMSA Reference GuideThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released Version 3.8 of the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide on November 14, 2022. Notably, this update provides clarification relative to 1) re-review requests when errors exist in submission documentation; and 2) re-review limitations. By way of background, when parties voluntarily submit a WCMSA... The post C -
17-Oct-22
Medicare Set Aside Regulatory Update: Rulemaking Process Concludes with Rule Being Withdrawn
Medicare Set Aside Regulatory Update: Rulemaking Process Concludes with Rule Being WithdrawnIt was recently announced on Reginfo.gov that as of October 13, 2022, the rulemaking process around future medicals (i.e., Medicare Set Asides) has concluded and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has withdrawn the rule from review. As some may recall, and as we previously reported, CMS began this process in late 2018.... The post Medicare Set Aside Regulatory Update: Rulemakin -
06-Oct-22
Jayson Gallant Moves Up to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Ametros
Jayson Gallant Moves Up to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at AmetrosWILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ametros, which helps people manage their medical funds following insurance settlements, has promoted Jayson Gallant to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Gallant joined the company over six years ago and most recently held the position of Senior Strategic Account Executive. He serves large national carriers, third-party administrators and employers that
MASSIVE
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06-Oct-22
Mallinckrodt Opioids Lien Resolution
Mallinckrodt Opioids Lien ResolutionMASSIVE has been named as the exclusive Lien Resolution Administrator for Mallinckrodt’s PI Bankruptcy Trust. We previously detailed the lien resolution programs we have set up. Outside of those LRPs are dozens of other Medicaid programs, including: Alaska California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missour -
13-Sep-22
Getting MORE from QSF Admin and Lien Resolution
Getting MORE from QSF Admin and Lien ResolutionThis guest post was written by Milestone, a qualified settlement fund administration firm that offers in-house, comprehensive settlement planning to trial lawyers and plaintiffs. Below, the Milestone team explains the power attorneys have in selecting the right lien resolution administrator and qualified settlement fund administrator. Large litigation is complex from day one, and it… -
08-Sep-22
Medicare Liens in Workers’ Compensation
Medicare Liens in Workers’ CompensationMedicare’s process in Workers’ Compensation is generally misunderstood. The best solution? Remember that Medicare will attempt to collect from any source and any settlement. Medicare will open files relating to a Workers’ Compensation injury in the following manner: Recovery from the carrier. This file is via the Commercial Repayment Center (“CRC”). We can call… The post Medicare Lie
Workers' Compensation & Safety Organizations
Working Immigrants
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05-Sep-21
In Texas, Hispanics almost as many as whites
In Texas, Hispanics almost as many as whitesThe significant shift in racial identity, which I posted on here, can be seen in Texas. The change is so pronounced that they must reflect a shift in how people identify themselves – many selecting to self-identify as non-white, while there was also demographic change in population towards non-white keeping to racial self-identifying patterns in 2010. The total Texas population increased between 2 -
02-Sep-21
The pandemic leads to attacks on foreigners and strangers
The pandemic leads to attacks on foreigners and strangersThroughout history it is clear that when disease spreads, xenophobia is rarely left far behind. In the 14th century, Jewish citizens were blamed for the spread of the plague and accused of ‘poisoning’ water supplies (Markel, 1999). In San Francisco, following panic surrounding a local smallpox outbreak, The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was created. This Act not only prevented Chinese immigration, -
01-Sep-21
Study recommends more immigrants
Study recommends more immigrantsPro immigration ideas are centering in an increase in immigration by about a third from the pre Trump / pre pandemic levels. The National Immigration Forum recommended earlier this year an increase in immigration: “We project that a 37% increase in net immigration levels over those projected for fiscal year 2020 (approximately 370,000 additional immigrants a year) will help prevent the US from fal
U.S Department of Labor
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21-Jun-19
Celebrating Equality and Inclusion for Americans with Disabilities
Celebrating Equality and Inclusion for Americans with DisabilitiesCelebrating Equality and Inclusion for Americans with Disabilities Erin Thompson, an administrative assistant who has Down Syndrome, works five days a week handing a variety of tasks. Twenty years ago – on June 22, 1999 – America ushered in a new era of equality and inclusion for people with disabilities. With the ruling in Olmstead v. L.C., the Supreme Court declared that people with disabilit -
05-Jun-19
DOL’s Women’s Bureau: 99 Years of Creating Opportunity
DOL’s Women’s Bureau: 99 Years of Creating OpportunityDOL’s Women’s Bureau: 99 Years of Creating Opportunity Mary Anderson, the first director of the Women’s Bureau, stands with U.S. Secretary of Labor James Davis at the White House in 1923. (Source: Library of Congress) Today marks the 99th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau. Established just two months before the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the -
10-May-19
Fall Prevention: Safety Is a Full-Time Job
Fall Prevention: Safety Is a Full-Time JobFall Prevention: Safety Is a Full-Time Job Last week, I was joined by the Manhattan Construction Co. and more than 1,600 workers, employers, and other stakeholders at the site of the new Texas Rangers’ stadium in Arlington, Texas, to kick off the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. Throughout last week, employers hosted more than 1,800 events in all 50 states, educating wo
Center for Progressive Reform
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31-May-19
Getting Ready for Conference on Regulation as Social Justice
Getting Ready for Conference on Regulation as Social JusticeOn Wednesday, June 5, CPR is hosting a first-of-its-kind conference on Regulation as Social Justice: Empowering People Through Public Protections, which will bring together a diverse group of several dozen advocates working to advance social justice to serve as a wellspring for the development of a progressive vision for the future of U.S. regulatory policy. Much of the day's proceedings will be d -
28-May-19
Trump EPA Hiding Hundreds of Deaths in Plain View
Trump EPA Hiding Hundreds of Deaths in Plain ViewAccording to press reports, EPA is preparing to ignore possible deaths caused by concentrations of pollutants occurring below the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). This is a key issue in a lot of decisions about pollution reduction. -
22-May-19
Achieving an 80 Percent Emissions Cut by 2050
Achieving an 80 Percent Emissions Cut by 2050To do its part in keeping climate change to tolerable levels, the United States needs to cut its carbon emissions at least 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. That's not just a matter of decarbonizing the electricity sector; it means changes in everything from aviation to steel manufacture, and reducing not only CO2 but also other pollutants like HFCs and black carbon.
Interfaith Worker Justice
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22-May-19
Voices from the IWJ Network
Voices from the IWJ Network_ The Dignity of Work: A Christian Perspective By Rev. Dr. Ken Brooker LangstonDirector of Disciples Justice Action Network (DJAN)IWJ Board of Directors Member Like other faith traditions, Christianity strongly affirms the value of work and the dignity of the worker. This affirmation can be found in the Bible, in the social teachings of the churches, and in Christian liturgical praxis (the -
26-Apr-19
Workers Memorial Day and May Day 2019
Workers Memorial Day and May Day 2019Workers Memorial Day Events April 26, Iowa City, IACenter for Worker Justice of Eastern IowaIowa City Workers Memorial Day, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm April 28, San Diego, CA Interfaith Worker Justice of San Diego County Workers Memorial Day Service, 4-5 pm April 28, New Brunswick, NJNew LaborWorkers' Memorial Day March & Rally, 1-3 pm April 28, Brooklyn, NYWorkers Justice ProjectWorke -
12-Apr-19
Wage Theft: The Need for Robust Wage and Hour Enforcement
Wage Theft: The Need for Robust Wage and Hour EnforcementBy Alejandra Gramajo (IWJ work-study student) As wage theft continues to hinder the lives of workers, the House Appropriations Committee has acknowledged new solutions are necessary in their most recent hearing on wage theft this past Tuesday. In Chicago alone, a survey of workers in low wage jobs found that 67 percent of individuals who worked more than 40 hours a week, were not paid overti
Member Blogs
JOHNSON & GRONINGER PLLC
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30-Jul-21
Tip #5 – Injured Workers who can work must return to work or look for work
Tip #5 – Injured Workers who can work must return to work or look for workIf you make a claim about a work injury and you can work, you must work. If you don’t have work to do at your current job, you must look for work. This rule is confusing for injured workers. They often ask, “Why do I have to look for work?” “What kind of work do […] The post Tip #5 – Injured Workers who can work must return to work or look for work appeared first on Johnson & Groninger P -
07-Jul-21
Tip #4 – Understand What A Workers Compensation Doctor Does
Tip #4 – Understand What A Workers Compensation Doctor DoesWorkers’ Compensation Doctors and medical personnel keep a record of everything they observe Practicing medicine is hard. In addition to figuring out how best to treat a medical condition, the workers compensation doctor has to follow regulations, bill, and insurance companies keep detailed records. Understanding that doctors and medical personnel are writing down everything that […] T -
01-Jul-21
Johnson & Groninger celebrates 10 year anniversary!
Johnson & Groninger celebrates 10 year anniversary!Johnson & Groninger celebrates our 10 year anniversary this month! This milestone would not have been possible without YOU, our clients. We want to say a big THANK YOU to our past and present clients for trusting us to help you navigate your case, and everyone who has supported us throughout these 10 years. We […] The post Johnson & Groninger celebrates 10 year anniversary! appeared
The Nomberg Law Firm
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20-Nov-19
IDENTITY THEFT – DON’T BECOME A VICTIM
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12-Nov-19
THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY COULD MEAN MORE MONEY
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25-Oct-19
WHY YOU WILL NOT RETIRE OFF YOUR ALABAMA WORK COMP CASE
WHY YOU WILL NOT RETIRE OFF YOUR ALABAMA WORK COMP CASE
Law Offices of Richard A. Jaffe, LLC
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19-Sep-19
Philadelphia attorney offers best ideas to prevent forklift accidents
Philadelphia attorney offers best ideas to prevent forklift accidentsYou see them in every warehouse or factory. More than 1 million forklifts are used in workplaces across the United States. While they are essential for efficiency, they can be dangerous. According to an article in EHS Today, forklift-related citations are ranked as one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) top 10 violations... -
15-Aug-19
Philadelphia attorney cautions workers on dust-related fires and explosions
Philadelphia attorney cautions workers on dust-related fires and explosionsDust production is inevitable in manufacturing plants and warehouses. When proper cleaning and dust removal procedures are in place, this is usually not a cause for concern. Unfortunately, not all employers make dust removal a priority. As a result, HVAC systems and vents can be clogged and dust can be dispersed onto floors, machinery, and... -
23-Jul-19
Nobody knows how many worker deaths there have been over the last year
Nobody knows how many worker deaths there have been over the last yearExact numbers of worker deaths each year in the United States remain elusive because no government agency comprehensively tracks these fatalities, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, using details from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), recorded 5,147 fatal work injuries in 2017, down from 5,190 in 2016. OSHA covers...
Younce & Vtipil
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06-Mar-19
Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Certified Raleigh Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Certified Raleigh Workers’ Compensation AttorneysYounce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., is proud to have two lawyers who are North Carolina board-certified workers’ compensation specialists. The attorneys bring a high level of professionalism and knowledge about workers’ compensation law to each case they handle. They understand that being injured and out of work can cause financial... The post Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Ce -
22-Feb-19
OSHA’s Top Ten Violations of 2018 and How They Can Lead To Injury
OSHA’s Top Ten Violations of 2018 and How They Can Lead To InjuryThe annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA safety standard violations in U.S. workplaces features many familiar hazards and one workplace safety standard on the list for the first time. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, told the NSC’s Safety+Health magazine that the... The post OSHA’s Top Ten Vi -
17-Jan-19
Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Announces Scholarship Contest to Help Students Attend College
Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Announces Scholarship Contest to Help Students Attend CollegeYounce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., is pleased to announce a 2019 Scholarship Essay Contest to help some deserving young people in North Carolina with college expenses. Our attorneys understand the impact that education can have in changing lives and we want to help. The personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm is sponsoring an... The post Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Announces S
Jeff Zeelander, Esq.
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11-Dec-18
OWCP Periodic Roll payment schedule for 2019 has been published
OWCP Periodic Roll payment schedule for 2019 has been publishedOWCP's 2019 payment schedule for FECA claimants receiving periodic wage loss and schedule award payments is now accessible on the web. It can become confusing to understand what date the next payment is due from OWCP as they issue payments on a 28 day cycle, 13 times a year. Here is a link to the 2019 payment schedule:https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/regs/compliance/Periodic-Roll-Payment-Schedule. -
07-Dec-18
December 7, 2018 Periodic Roll payment delays
December 7, 2018 Periodic Roll payment delaysI have been fielding a lot of calls this morning from FECA claimants who should have received their direct deposit periodic roll payment this morning. I am advised by various persons at OWCP that there was a problem with the transfer of payment data from OWCP to Treasury this week and payments are delayed. Many claimants should expect to have their direct deposit tomorrow, but apparently some smal -
26-Nov-18
Its Open Season, be sure to make necessary changes to health insurance by the December 10, 2018 deadline
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Foster Law
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02-Oct-17
Why We Do What We Do
Why We Do What We DoDuring a recent visit to Seattle from the Philippines, long-time client Ms. Flores stopped into the office to thank Ms. Foster for her work in securing her lifetime benefits. -
28-Apr-17
Your Worker’s Comp Claim and Social Media
Your Worker’s Comp Claim and Social MediaSocial Media has become a big part of many peoples’ lives. -
13-Apr-17
Worker’s Compensation Claims and Pain Medication, Part Three
Worker’s Compensation Claims and Pain Medication, Part ThreeMedication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

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