Defending Employers

Defending Employers

By Lois Law FirmBusiness
Download on the App Store

Defending Employers episodes

  • Episode 176: New York Workers' Compensation Year in Review (January 2021)

    In this episode, “New York Workers’ Compensation Defense: Year-in-Review,” Greg Lois talks about the trends and new caselaw that will impact 2021 New York Workers’ Compensation claims.

    Greg talks about:
    • What types of cases are trending from 2020;
    • How carriers can respond to HIMP-1 claims;
    • The increasing importance of risk transfer opportunities in New York cases;
    • Publication updates.
    • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on January 19, 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 175: New York Loss Transfer in Ridesharing and Transportation Network Cases

        In this episode, “New York Loss Transfer in Ridesharing and Transportation Network Cases” Christopher Major provides an overview of recover options for carriers in these types of cases.

        Major discusses the following:
        • New York “No Fault” Law Article 51;
        • New York Loss Transfer;
        • Transportation network Companies and Article 44-B of the Vehicle and Traffic Law;
        • Weight and use requirements;
        • The Effect on the Workers’ Compensation carriers;
        • The “carve out” and ways around it.
        • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on January 11, 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 174: Goals of Multijurisdictional Litigation Coordination

            In this episode, “Goals of Multijurisdictional Coordination in Construction Litigation,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm and Construction Defense Team Leader starts off 2021 by looking at the goals of construction clients in coordinating the defense litigation involving the same plaintiff/claimant in multiple jurisdictions.

            Some of the topics that Tashia discusses:
            • Weaponizing Coordination: Tactics that Benefit the Employer.
            • Reduction of Litigation Costs – Reducing Duplicative Effort.
            • Avoiding Collateral Estoppel.
            • Pursuing Global Settlement.
            • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on January 4, 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.

                22 min
              • Episode 173: Defending Medical Provider Claims In New Jersey

                In this episode, "Defending Medical Provider Claims In New Jersey," Greg Lois discusses the latest development in Medical Provider Application for Payment Claims in New Jersey workers’ compensation court.

                Greg discusses the following:
                • Jurisdiction for these cases under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Act, Section 15.
                • Recent case law decisions affecting exposure.
                • Practical tips for pricing and resolving these medical provider reimbursement claims.
                • 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.

                    19 min
                  • Episode 172: The Importance of Risk Transfer in New York Workers' Compensation Cases

                    In this episode, “The Importance of Risk Transfer In New York Workers’ Compensation Cases,” Greg Lois talks about reimbursement and subrogation as means to reduce exposure in New York Workers’ Compensation claims.

                    In this episode, Greg talks about:
                    • The differences between a reimbursement right and subrogation;
                    • How to maximize reimbursement under New York’s Section 29;
                    • Limitations on the right of subrogation in New York; and
                    • How to evaluate the amount of recovery in a reimbursement or subrogation action.
                    • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on December 21, 2020.

                      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.

                        28 min
                      • Episode 171: Year in Review: New York and New Jersey Civil Litigation

                        In this episode, “Year End Review : New York and New Jersey Civil Litigation,” Christopher Major provides an overview of the new case law developments that impact New York and New Jersey civil actions.

                        Major discusses the following:
                        • New York “No Fault” Law update;
                        • New York Loss Transfer;
                        • New Jersey Verbal Threshold;
                        • Settlement Consent and Cramdown Motions in New York
                        • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on December 14, 2020.

                          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 170: Construction Claims in 2020: Trends, Takeaways & Notable Decisions

                            In this episode, "Construction Claims in 2020: Trends, Takeaways & Notable Decisions," Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm and Construction Defense Team Leader looks at the important cases and trends that impacted the defense of construction claims in 2020. This audio is from a live webinar recorded on December 7, 2020.

                            Tashia discusses the following:
                            • Most important Workers’ Compensation construction accident trial and appellate decisions.
                            • New case law impacting civil litigation.
                            • A look ahead at how these case decisions will impact the practice in 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 169: Evaluating Claims for Permanency Exposure in New Jersey

                                In this episode, "Evaluating Cases for Permanency Exposure in New Jersey," Greg Lois provides an overview and answers questions about how attorneys value exposure in New Jersey cases.

                                Greg discusses the following:
                                • Types of permanency benefits available under the New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Law.
                                • Recent case law decisions affecting exposure.
                                • Practical tips for analyzing and assessing exposure in New Jersey cases.
                                • 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.

                                    27 min
                                  • Episode 168: Evaluating Cases for Permanency Exposure in New York

                                    In this episode, "Evaluating Cases for Permanency Exposure in New York," Christian Sison leads a discussion and answers questions on evaluating claims for permanency exposure in New York. We will focus on the recent case law and practical advice on how to minimize the employer’s exposure in Loss of Wage Earning Capacity awards.

                                    Christian discusses the following:
                                    • Definition of “Loss of Wage Earning Capacity,” including what classes of injuries may qualify for this type of award.
                                    • Overview of how awards are calculated.
                                    • The use of IMEs and Disability Duration Guidelines to challenge impairment ratings in LWEC awards.
                                    • Answers to common Loss of Wage Earning Capacity questions.
                                    • 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 167: Disclosure Tools in New York

                                        In this episode, “Disclosure Tools in New York Civil Practice,” Christopher Major leads a presentation and discussion on the use of discovery devices in New York supreme court (civil) actions.

                                        Major discusses the following:
                                        • The value of Pre-suit discovery in reducing litigation in New York.
                                        • What risk professionals need to know about litigation discovery devices, including Requests for Admissions, Interrogatories, and Depositions in New York actions.
                                        • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2020.
                                        • This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on November 9, 2020.

                                          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.

                                            19 min

                                          About Defending Employers

                                          From the publisher's feed

                                          This is the audio feed from Lois Law Firm’s popular webinar training series. Every month the Firm’s attorneys present different topics in workers’ compensation. Meant as a 101 level training course,…

                                          More shows like Defending Employers

                                          Third Fridays by Lois Law Firm

                                          Third Fridays

                                          10 Listeners

                                          Running the Defense by Lois Law Firm

                                          Running the Defense

                                          0 Listeners