Defending Employers

Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on defending off-premises claims in New York. This video is from a live webinar provided to clients on June 15, 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 advanc...

In this episode, “Basics of Civil Practice in New Jersey,” Christopher Major provides an overview of civil litigation in New Jersey’s Superior courts. Major discusses the following: What are the jurisdictional requirements to bring a superior court action in New Jersey? The “who, what, where, and when” of how lawsuits are filed. What risk professionals need to know about civil practice in New Jers...

In this episode, “Responding to the Catastrophic Construction Loss,” Tashia Rasul , partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses how the immediate post-accident onsite investigation is key to defense of the workers' compensation and general liability claim. Where there is injury involving fall from height, an immediate investigation MUST be conducted to preserve evidence and document witness statements. To...

In this episode, Greg Lois leads a presentation on coronavirus (Covid-19) & New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims. Greg discusses the following: Compensability Examples Jurisdictional Standards of Proof When Infectious Diseases are Compensable Common Questions Regarding Testing How to do Your Investigation How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars o...

In this episode, Greg Lois provides an update on the impact of coronavirus on workers' compensation cases in New York and New Jersey and answers questions live! This audio is from a live presentation on May 18, 2020. Emerging issues in COVID-19 claims, such as PTSD and anxiety claims. Tactical and strategic considerations in challenging compensability of coronavirus claims. Likely impact of pendin...

In this episode, “ Basics of Civil Practice in New York ,” Christopher Major provides an overview of civil litigation in New York’s Supreme courts. Major discusses the following: What are the jurisdictional requirements to bring a supreme court action in New York? The “who, what, where, and when” of how lawsuits are filed. What risk professionals need to know about civil practice in New York. How...

In this episode, “ Preparing for the Loss ,” Tashia Rasul , partner at Lois Law Firm , talks about the preparation and planning needed long before the construction project or program experiences any injury losses. If you are waiting until a loss has occurred to retain counsel and prepare a plan of action, you are waiting too long! Topics discussed include: Assembling a team of risk professionals w...

Greg Lois answers questions about defending non-employment claims in New Jersey. Also discussed: Recent case law developments defining “who is an employee” under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Law; When and how to raise the non-employment defense; and Practical aspects of defending non-employment claims, including a discussion of the proofs needed at trial. This audio is form a live webinar pr...

In this episode, Greg Lois leads a discussion on employee status. We look to recent case law decisions on employee status that answer the question, “Is the Claimant My Employee?”, discuss tactical and strategic considerations in challenging employment, and examine independent contractor status in New York workers’ compensation cases. This audio podcast is from a live webinar provided to the Firm's...

In this episode, “Ethical Duties When Representing the Subrogor,” Christopher Major leads a conversation about the ethical considerations for defense counsel representing a subrogated interest in a civil claim. Major discusses the following: What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under Section 29 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit? What happens when the parties to the civil...

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 explains 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...

Attorney Greg Lois leads a webinar for clients on the compensability of infectious disease claims in New York workers' compensation courts. This audio is from a live webinar and question-and-answer session provided by the Firm on March 23, 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 Worke...

Attorney Greg Lois leads a webinar for clients on the compensability of infectious disease claims in New Jersey workers' compensation courts. This audio is from a live webinar and question-and-answer session provided by the Firm on March 23, 2020 . Greg discusses the following: Compensability Examples Jurisdictional Standards of Proof When Infectious Diseases are Compensable Common Questions Regar...

In this podcast, Greg Lois provides an overview of claims fraud in New York workers' compensation cases! This audio is from a live presentation on March 16, 2020 . Greg provides answers to common questions, such as: Recent case law decisions on fraud. Tactical and strategic considerations in raising fraud. Red flags for fraud in New York workers’ compensation cases. How to attend these webinars li...

In this podcast, “ Understanding Verbal Threshold in New Jersey ,” Christopher Major discusses what happens when the plaintiff and tortfeasor in a civil action attempt to resolve their case by settlement without the consent of the workers’ compensation carrier in New York. This audio is from a live presentation on March 9, 2020. Major discusses the following: What are the rights of the workers’ co...

Attorney Greg Lois leads a webinar for clients on the compensability of infectious disease claims in New York, New Jersey and Longshore workers' compensation courts. This audio if from a live webinar and question-and-answer session provided by the Firm on March 10, 2020. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Regi...

In this podcast, “ New York Workers’ Compensation 101 for Construction Claim Professionals ,” Tashia Rasul , partner at Lois Law Firm, provides 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 under...

Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on appeals (very quickly) and reopeners (most of the presentation). This presentation focuses on the practical approach to bringing reopener cases to closure (or avoiding them altogether!) This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on February 24, 2020. When to appeal decisions of New Jersey Workers' Compensation trial courts. Strategic and tactical...

Tashia Rasul , Partner at LOIS, provides an overview of appeals and post-trial practice in New York workers' compensation cases! This audio is from a live presentation on February 17, 2020. In this podcast, Tashia discusses what decisions can be appealed, explores tactical and strategic considerations in deciding to file an appeal, and explains costs and practical considerations for appealing work...

In this episode, “Understanding Verbal Threshold in New Jersey," Christopher Major discusses the right to sue after being injured in a motor vehicle accident and how that right can be complicated by a New Jersey law referred to as the “verbal threshold.” This podcast is audio taken from a LIVE webinar offered February 10, 2020. Major will discuss the following: What is New Jersey's Limitation Laws...

In this live webinar, “Overview of New York Construction Claim Litigation,” Tashia Rasul , partner at Lois Law Firm, 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 provides an overview of the relevant New York common laws and s...

In a look back at all the changes and developments in New Jersey Workers' Compensation law and Practice from 2019, Greg Lois discusses the most important decisions and provides insights into how these case decisions will impact the practice in 2020. Audio is taken from a live webinar offered tot he Firm's clients on January 27, 2020. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for...

Attorney Greg Lois provides a "look back" at the most important case law developments, rule changes, and case handling changes impacting New York workers' compensation claims in 2019! 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 mate...

In this episode, “Loss Transfer Claims in New York," Christopher Major discusses claims for reimbursement made between carriers for first-party benefits. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A. Major discusses the following: How N.Y. Ins. Law § 5105(a) allows for loss transfer. Which accident claims qualify for loss transfer. How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2020. How...

In this episode, “Goals of Multijurisdictional Coordination,” Construction Practice Leader and Lois Law Firm Partner Tashia Rasul provides an overview of the goals of the Construction Defense Practice when handling a catastrophic construction accident claim. Tashia discusses the four common goals she pursues: Weaponizing Coordination: Tactics that Benefit the Employer. Reduction of Litigation Cost...