Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB Used CCP 473 to Resurrect Dismissed Lien Claim. 9th Circuit Rejects Fire Chief's Discrimination Case Against City of Stockton. Contractor Sentenced for $140K Premium Fraud and $1M Wage Theft. Cal/OSHA Asks Employers to Take the Pledge for Safe+Sound Week. Cal/OSHA Increased Physical Presence and Inspections in 3 Counties. NCCI Reports Carriers Say Safety Technologies are a "Game-Changer". Modifications to California Fair Chance Act Take Effect on October 1st. New Study Supports Possible Long COVID Apportionment to the FOXP4 Gene. Senators Probe Nonprofit Hospitals Abuse of Tax Exemption Rules. Study Shows Independent Hospital Acquisitions Tied to Higher Prices.