Defending Employers: Audio From Lois Llc, Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys

Attorney Greg Lois discusses the legal defenses and practical claims handling considerations when an injury occurs off-premises. Topics include employer-required travel, special missions, and parking lot injuries. Subject: New Jersey, Workers’ Compensation Law, Defenses Date Presented: June 27, 2016 Presenter(s): Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 25:45

Two trial attorneys (Tashia Rasul and Emily Flasz) discuss practical aspects of the handling cases where the injury to the employee occurs off premises. Subject: New York, Workers’ Compensation Law, General Defenses Date Presented: June 20, 2016 Presenter(s): Tashia Rasul, Esq., and Emily Flasz, Esq. Run time: 18:58

Attorney Joe Jones and attorney Michael Gervolino explore the most commonly-used defenses in New Jersey workers' compensation law, including lack of jurisdiction, lack of notice, intoxication, and "no accident." Subject: New Jersey, Workers’ Compensation Law, Defenses Date Presented: May 23, 2016 Presenter(s): Joe Jones, Esq., and Michael Gervolino, Esq. Run time: 28:47

Two Lois LLC Attorneys discuss the common defenses raised in opposition to New York workers' compensation claims. Two trial attorneys (Steve Bedoya, Joseph Melchionne) talk about basic defenses with practical tips for raising them. Subject: New York, Workers’ Compensation Law, Defenses Date Presented: May 16, 2016 Presenter(s): Steven Bedoya, Esq., and Joseph Melchionne, Esq. Run time: 23:22

New York has a "Special Fund for Reopened Cases" to assume liability for reopener workers’ compensation claims. When a claimant moves to reopen a "stale" case, the employer/carrier requests relief from the "Special Fund for Reopened Cases." By shifting cases over to the Special Fund, the carrier/employer shifts the burden for paying compensation to the Special Fund. Question & answer session on the impact of the Board’s decision to appeal the recent appellate panel decision finding the closure of the Special Fund for Reopened Cases unconstitutional. Date Presented: May 13, 2016 Presenters: Attorneys Tashia Rasul and Declan Gourley Run time: 15:47

In New Jersey, it's not always easy to determine if an injured worker was actually the employee of the insured. Attorneys Joe Jones and Michael Tomasino tackle this topic using real-life examples and plain English summaries of case law. Subject: New Jersey, Workers’ Compensation Law, Employee-Employer, Defenses Date Presented: April 25, 2016 Presenter(s): Joseph Jones, Esq., Michael Tomasino, Esq. Run time: 21:46

Lawyers Tashia Rasul, Declan Gourley, and Greg Lois from Lois LLC provide Q & A on impact of the decision in American Economy Insurance Company v. State of New York, decided April 14, 2016 which found that the retroactive application of New York WCL 25-a(1-a) to policies issued before October 1, 2013 was unconstitutional. Date Presented: April 22, 2016 Presenters: Attorneys Tashia Rasul and Declan Gourley Run time: 15:47

Is this injured worker really the employee of my insured? Two Attorneys (Steve Bedoya and Christian Sison) explore this topic. The discussion covers the definition of employee, issues with employing independent contractors, and other topics. Subject: New York, Workers’ Compensation Law, Employer-Employee, Independent Contractors, Casual Employees Date Presented: April 18, 2016 Presenter(s): Steven Bedoya, Esq., Christian Sison, Esq. Run time: 15:54

Attorney Greg Lois discusses the functioning of New Jersey' Second Injury Fund and the impact the participation of the Fund can have on case exposures. Using real-world practical examples, the function of the fun is brought to life. Greg explains how gaining contribution or participation from the Fund can significantly reduce exposure. Subject: New Jersey, Workers’ Compensation Law, Second Injury Fund Date Presented: March 28, 2016 Presenter(s): Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 21:32

New York's workers' compensation law are a minefield of potential penalties and traps for the unwary. This episode discusses common penalties imposed on employers and carriers and discusses the penalties for failing to carry workers' compensation insurance. Subject: New York, Workers’ Compensation Law, Penalties, No Coverage Date Presented: March 21, 2016 Presenter(s): Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 24:09

Attorney Greg Lois leads a presentation and discussion on post-trial practice in New Jersey. Subject(s): Post-trial practice, trial, appeal re-opener, Workers’ Compensation, New Jersey Date Presented: February 22, 2016 Presenter(s): Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 17:48

Two New York attorneys (Usra Hussain and Greg Lois) discuss post-trial practice in New York. The presenters provide an overview of the entire appellate system in New York as well as practical advice for perfecting an appeal. Subject(s): New York, Workers’ Compensation Law, Appeals, Post-Trial Practice Date Presented: February 15, 2016 Presenter(s): Usra Hussain, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 16:52

New Jersey allows for "full-and-final" settlements under Section 20. Parties must consider the potential exposure for their clients under the Medicare as Secondary Payer Act when resolving the medical aspects of a case in a lump-sum dismissal. Here is the post-webinar audio from from the discussion "Medicare Secondary Payer in New Jersey" presented by attorneys Joe Jones Michael Tomasino, and Greg Lois of Lois LLC. Subject(s): Medicare Secondary Payer, Section 20, New Jersey Date Presented: January 25, 2016 Presenter(s): Joe Jones, Esq., Michael Tomasino, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 24:14

Audio from the Lois LLC New York Webinar “Understanding our Medicare Secondary Payer Act Obligations (Medicare Secondary Payer).” Attorney Declan Gourley leads a presentation and discussion on the handling cases with Medicare Secondary payer Act exposure in New York. Subject(s): Medicare Secondary Payer obligations, Section 32 Settlement, New York, Workers’ Compensation Date Presented: January 18, 2016 Presenter(s): Declan Gourley, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 21:15

Joe Jones, Esq., Marc Pakrul, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq., on reimbursement (Section 40 liens) and subrogation in New Jersey. Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law. Subject: New Jersey, Workers' Compensation Law, Section 40, Liens, Reimbursement, Subrogation Date Presented: December 28, 2015 Presenter(s): Joe Jones, Esq., Marc Pakrul, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 25:47

An in-depth discussion of the practical aspects of lien recovery in New York for workers' compensation professionals. Three attorneys (Steven Bedoya, Esq., Marc Pakrul, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq.) on reimbursement under WCL Section 29 and subrogation in New York workers compensation cases. Subject: New York, Workers' Compensation Law, Section 29, Liens, Reimbursement, Subrogation Date Presented: December 21, 2015 Presenter(s): Steven Bedoya, Esq., Marc Pakrul, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 29:22

This presentation discusses the "whole man" impairment scheme that forms the basis of the New Jersey workers' compensation recovery. Led by an attorney, this discussion explore the topic of case valuation.

Timothy Kane, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq., explore valuation of workers' compensation cases for indemnity exposure in New York workers' compensation court. Two attorneys discuss how indemnity awards work, explore what a "Scheduled Loss of Use' is, and analyze the latest case law on "Loss of Wage Earning capacity" in New York. Subject: Awards, Settlement, Exposure, New York Date Presented: November 16, 2015 Presenter(s): Timothy Kane, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 44:18

Here is the post-webinar audio from our October 26, 2015 presentation, “Getting the Most From Your IMEs in New Jersey.” Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law. Click here to register: lois-llc.com/webinars/register-for-webinars/ The complete archive of prior presentations is here: lois-llc.com/webinar-archive/ Subject: Independent Medical Examinations, New Jersey Date Presented: October 26, 2015 Presenter(s): Greg Lois, Esq. Run time: 26:10

Here is the audio from our October 19, 2015 presentation, “Getting the Most From Your IMEs in New York.” Two attorneys representing employers and insurance carriers discuss the use of IME testimony at trial. Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law: lois-llc.com/webinars/register-for-webinars/ Subject: Independent Medical Examinations, New York Date Presented: October 19, 2015 Presenter(s): Thomas Park, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq.