New laws impacting the workers' comp system are taking effect on January 1st. What do the bills signed into law mean for ...

Why is the Ninth Circuit questioning the amount of restitution a convicted workers' comp fraudster owes as part of his sentence? What was the nature of the fraudulent scheme?

What are the terms of a settlement agreement the California Department of Insurance struck with a convicted felon who sold an illegal MEWA workers' comp program? How much money is at stake?

Why are commissioners on the Commission on Health, Safety, and Workers' Compensation push-ing for more frequent meetings?

Did an agency's offer of a medical demotion to a permanently disabled prison guard violate California's anti-discrimination statute? What does the worker have to show to prove their case?

What does an injured worker have to show that a general contractor on a project was liable for their injury? How can the Privette doctrine be overcome?

Tens of thousands of risks had to be reclassified under the new class codes for restaurants and taverns. Class 9079 was divided among six new classes. Where did the bulk of the risks fall?

California employers and the workers' comp community dodged several bullets this legislative session. What was in the bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed?

How did a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision set the stage for the rampant increase in 100% permanent and total disability cases at the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund? What is the ...

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Why is the State Bar of California putting an attorney up for debarment? How does the case relate to workers' comp?

How do the industry's mid-year results stack up against the experience that shaped the latest rate filing? What costs are climbing fastest?