Defending Employers

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...

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 w...

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’ Compensatio...

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 exposu...

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 Earni...

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...

In this episode, https://loisllc.com/attorney/tashia-rasul/ , partner at Lois Law Firm and Construction Defense Team Leader looks at exposure analysis issues that arise in Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) projects. Some of the topics Tashia discusses include: How to evaluate exposure in the worker’s compensation case. How to analyze expos...

In this episode, “ Cross-Border Medical Claims ,” Attorney Greg Lois talks about how an October 2020 New Jersey caselaw decision is impacting medical fee disputes in New York workers’ compensation claims. If You have ever been dragged into a New Jersey court to resolve a New York Medical fee Schedule dispute, this episode is for you! Greg talks about what is changing now, such as: The impact of th...

In this episode, “ Cross-Border Medical Claims: New York Fee Schedule and New Jersey Providers ,” Attorney Greg Lois talks about how an October 2020 New Jersey caselaw decision is impacting medical fee disputes in New York workers’ compensation claims. If You have ever been dragged into a New Jersey court to resolve a New York Medical fee Schedule dispute, this episode is for you! Greg talks about...

In this episode, “ Discovery Devices in New Jersey ,” Christopher Major leads a presentation and discussion on the use of discovery devices in New Jersey superior court (civil) actions. Major discusses the following: The value of Pre-suit discovery in reducing litigation in New Jersey. What risk professionals need to know about litigation discovery devices, including Requests for Admissions, Inter...

Construction DefenseTeam Leader Tashia Rasul leads a presentation on coverage issue in multijurisdictional construction claims. This audio is from a live presentation provided on October 5, 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...

Greg Lois leads a discussion on the use, selection, and presentation of expert witness reports and testimony in New Jersey workers' compensation claims. A practical application of using expert witness testimony in the defense of COVID-19 claims is included. This audio is from a live webinar presented to clients on September 28, 2020 . How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for...

In this episode, Attorney Greg Lois discusses the pros and cons of Independent Medical Evaluations versus Record Reviews in New York Workers' Compensation claims. This podcast audio is taken from the live training provided to the Firm's clients on September 21, 2020. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register...

On September 14, 2020 New Jersey’s Governor signed a bill created a presumption of compensability for COVID-19 claims in New Jersey for “essential workers.” This law is retroactive to March 9, 2020. This is audio from our live Q & A on the impact of the new COVID-19 presumption in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthl...

In this episode, Christopher Major leads a discussion on the use of pre-answer motion practice in New Jersey civil litigation. This podcast audio is taken from a live client webinar presented on September 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 Schedul...

In this episode, “ Global Settlements in Multijurisdictional Construction Claims ,” Tashia Rasul , partner at Lois Law Firm , explores the advantages of resolving the general liability and workers’ compensation cases at the same time. Further, defense counsel representing general litigation defendant and workers’ compensation claim should be brought together at the time the arbitration, mediation,...

In this episode, we discuss defense strategies to handle Motions for Medical and Temporary Disability benefits in New Jersey workers' compensation cases. This audio is taken from a live webinar provided to clients on August 24, 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' Compensat...

In this episode we explore what's new in medical treatment in New York Workers' Compensation claims. This audio is from a live webinar provided to clients on August 17, 2020. We discuss the new Medical Treatment Guidelines coming into effect in January 2021; How the "Provider Expansion" rules are working; The impact of out-of-state care on exposure and costs; How telemedicine is impacting medical...

In this episode, “Pre-Answer Motion practice in New York," Christopher Major provides an overview of the use of motion practice to limit exposure in New York civil actions. This video is from a live presentation on August 10, 2020. The value of Pre-Answer motions in reducing litigation in New York? What risk professionals need to know about pre-suit preparation in New York. How recent case decisio...

Tashia Rasul , partner at Lois Law Firm, explores the likely milestones to be reached in each jurisdiction. At each point, consideration should be made as to whether to convene a meeting of necessary stakeholders to decide on a unified course of action. Where a decision does not need to be made, these milestones serve as a marker for a meeting to be held between defense counsel to update as to the...

Greg Lois discusses the recent decision in Calero v Target and explains how NOT TO defend wage reconstruction claims in New Jersey Workers' Compensation courts. 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 a...

Greg Lois answers questions live about temporary disability benefits in New York. 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...

In this episode, “New York's Serious Injury Threshold," Christopher Major provides an overview of Article 51 of the Insurance Law which provides that a plaintiff in a personal injury action arising out of negligence in the use or operation of a motor vehicle must establish that he/she has incurred a basic economic loss exceeding $50,000 or must establish that he/she has suffered “serious injury."...

Tashia Rasul , partner at Lois Law Firm and Team Leader of the Construction Defense Practice, on legal issues in coordinating multijurisdictional defenses. 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...

Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on defending off-premises claims in New Jersey . This video is from a live webinar provided to clients on June 22, 2020. Topics discussed: COVID-19 Legislative and Court proceedings Update; When and how to raise legal defenses to going-and-coming injuries. Practical aspects of defending off-premises claims, including a discussion of the proofs needed at trial....