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  • Episode 186: Risk Transfer Schemes that Complicate Case Handling

    In this episode “Risk Transfer Schemes that Complicate Case Handling,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses the various ways that construction project risk transfer plans can result in convoluted case handling. Tashia will explain the nuances of “wrap up” insurance plans and how the subrogation and reimbursement rights of the parties can be affected.

    Tashia discusses the following:
    • How a “wrap up” insurance program works and is created.
    • Coverage issues unique to wrap ups.
    • Types of risk typically covered by wrap ups.
    • Complications in case handling for defense counsel and risk professionals.
    • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on April 5, 2021.

      How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

      Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

      • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
      • Schedules and Information

        Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

        Disclaimer

        This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

        Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

        31 min
      • Episode 185: The Second Injury Fund in New Jersey

        In this episode, "The Second Injury Fund in New Jersey," Greg Lois explains how the Second Injury Fund in New Jersey works and how obtaining contribution from the Fund reduces exposure in total disability cases.

        Topics discussed:
        • Overview of the Second Injury Fund, including a discussion of the types of cases where the Fund must contribute.
        • Practical Example, including calculations of Fund contribution and impact on exposure.
        • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on March 22, 2021.

          How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

          Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

          • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
          • Schedules and Information

            Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

            Disclaimer

            This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

            Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

            23 min
          • Episode 184: Update on Fraud in New York Workers' Compensation Cases

            In this episode, "Update on Fraud in New York Workers’ Compensation Cases," Greg Lois provides and overview and answers questions about raising fraud in New York Workers’ Compensation claims.

            Greg talks about:
            • What constitutes claim fraud under Section 114-a of the New York Workers’ Compensation Law;
            • How and when to raise fraud in a litigated case;
            • The use of surveillance video in establishing fraud;
            • Answers to frequently-asked appeals questions.
            • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on March 15, 2021

              How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

              Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

              • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
              • Schedules and Information

                Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                Disclaimer

                This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                30 min
              • Episode 183: A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation and Offset Rights Under Section 29 in New York

                In this episode, "A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation and Offset Rights Under Section 29 in New York," Christopher Major discusses the practical aspects of seeking Section 29 reimbursement for the workers’ compensation carrier in New York.

                Major discusses the following:
                • What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under WCL Section 29 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
                • What happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
                • The remedy available to the third parties when the workers’ compensation carrier refuses to consent to a settlement.
                • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.
                • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on March 8, 2021

                  How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

                  Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

                  • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
                  • Schedules and Information

                    Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                    Disclaimer

                    This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                    Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                    29 min
                  • Episode 182: What the Construction Risk Professional Needs to Know About Workers' Compensation

                    In this episode, “https://loisllc.com/webinar/new-york-workers-compensation-101-for-construction-claim-professionals/,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, will provide an overview of the Workers’ Compensation law in New York with a focus on issues and topics which impact construction claims. This webinar is geared towards claim professionals who are more experienced with general liability claims but want to gain an understanding of how the workers’ compensation litigation unfolds.

                    Tashia discusses the following:
                    • The basic benefits available under the New York Workers’ Compensation Law.
                    • Timelines for typical cases.
                    • Reporting injuries.
                    • How cases can be controverted.
                    • This audio is from a https://loisllc.com/webinar/new-york-workers-compensation-101-for-construction-claim-professionals/.

                      How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

                      Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

                      • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
                      • Schedules and Information

                        Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                        Disclaimer

                        This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                        Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                        41 min
                      • Episode 181: Appeals and Reopeners

                        In this episode, "Appeals and Reopeners," Greg Lois leads a discussion about appellate strategy in New Jersey as well as the “reopener” of closed claims.

                        Greg discusses the following:
                        • When to appeal decisions of New Jersey Workers’ Compensation trial courts.
                        • Strategic and tactical impact of appeal on New Jersey workers’ compensation claims.
                        • Overview of Application for Review or Modification of Formal Award claims (“ReOpeners”).
                        • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on February 22, 2021.

                          How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

                          Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

                          • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
                          • Schedules and Information

                            Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                            Disclaimer

                            This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                            Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                            32 min
                          • Episode 180: Appeals & Post-Trial Practice in New York Workers' Compensation Cases

                            In this episode, “Appeals & Post-Trial Practice in New York Workers’ Compensation Cases,” Greg Lois provides and overview and answers questions about appeals in New York Workers’ Compensation claims.

                            Greg discusses the following:
                            • What kinds of decisions can be appealed;
                            • How and where to make the appeal;
                            • The tactical use of Board Panels appeals;
                            • Answers to frequently-asked appeals questions.
                            • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on February 16, 2021.

                              How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

                              Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

                              • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
                              • Schedules and Information

                                Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                                Disclaimer

                                This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                                Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                                20 min
                              • Episode 179: Defending HIMP-1 Claims in New York

                                In this episode, “Defending HIMP-1 Claims in New York,” Christopher Major provides an overview and answers questions about defending HIMP-1 (Health Insurance Matching Program) claims in New York.

                                Major discusses the following:
                                • What is a Health Insurance Matching Program claim?
                                • How the HIMP-1 can be defended.
                                • Common defenses raised for HIMP-1 claims.
                                • What type of results to expect from a HIMP-1 defense.
                                • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on February 8, 2021.

                                  How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

                                  Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

                                  • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
                                  • Schedules and Information

                                    Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                                    Disclaimer

                                    This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                                    Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                                    36 min
                                  • Episode 178: Overview of Construction Accident Litigation in New York

                                    Tashia Rasul, Partner at Lois Law Firm and Construction Defense Team Leader, discusses the patchwork of numerous sources of law which form the basis for construction accident claims in New York. Examining these topics from the perspective of the builder or owner of a construction project, Tashia will provide an overview of the relevant New York common laws and statutory Labor Laws that impose duties and obligations on builders and owners and govern the civil claims that plaintiffs file.

                                    Some of the topics that Tashia discusses:
                                    • Common and statutory law for owners and contractors.
                                    • The Impact of New York’s Labor Law Sections 200, 240, & 241.
                                    • Recent case law affecting how these statutes are interpreted.
                                    • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on February 1, 2021.

                                      How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

                                      Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

                                      • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
                                      • Schedules and Information

                                        Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                                        Disclaimer

                                        This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                                        Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                                        24 min
                                      • Episode 177: New Jersey Workers' Compensation year in Review

                                        In this episode, “New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Defense: Year-in-Review,” we look back at the statutory changes and case law developments from 2020 that will impact New Jersey workers’ compensation cases in 2021.

                                        In this episode, Greg talks about:
                                        • Impact of statutory presumption on COVID-19 claims.
                                        • New case law on Medical Provider reimbursement claims.
                                        • Update on court closures and new presiding judges appointed.
                                        • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on January 25, 2021.

                                          How to attend these webinars live and ask questions

                                          Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

                                          • Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
                                          • Schedules and Information

                                            Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

                                            Disclaimer

                                            This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

                                            Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

                                            30 min

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