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Defense Digest, Vol.
Message From the Executive Committee
John F.
Defense Digest, Vol. 29, No.
The New and Broadened Law Governing Venue in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases
Defense Digest, Vol. 29, No.
Sometimes Discovery Disputes Can Be Interesting
Defense Digest
When Favors Feel Like Obligations: A Closer Look at the Special-Mission Exemption to the Going-and-Coming Rule
Defense Digest
The Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Evisceration of Non-Compete Agreements – What the Proposed Rule Means for Employers
Defense Digest
Superior Court confirms IAB’s termination of total disability benefits and rejects argument that IAB “precedent” requires a DME doctor to examine a claimant following a subsequent, intervening event in order to offer an opinion on work capabilities.
Mr. Hooten injured his neck in a compensable work accident in December 2020. In late 2021, the employer filed a petition to terminate ongoing total disability benefits based on the opinions of Dr. Gelman.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.
The Appellate Court finds that the employer/carrier forfeits the right of seeking a one time physician change due to an untimely response.
The claimant sent a written request to the employer/carrier on June 20, 2019, exercising his right to a one time change in physician. The employer/carrier failed to respond.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.
The New Jersey Appellate Court affirms finding of compensability under Special Mission exception of Coming and Going Rule even though the petitioner sustained severe injuries as a result of his own actions in violation of company policy.
The petitioner sustained severe injuries, including loss of the use of an eye, brain trauma and burns, as a result of a B-Tank/gas tank explosion.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.