Third Fridays

Christian Sison previews this year’s Mock Trial program with last year’s champion, Ryan Wallace. Ryan goes back in time to give his thoughts on how he was able to achieve the first place prize last year. As the co-chair of this year’s program, how did Ryan’s experience help him determine the challenge that 45 participants have for the next several months? Tune in to find out! What is “Third Friday...

A recent Board Panel Decision overturned a Judge’s ruling that the claimant had a compensable repetitive use claim. Christian Sison is joined Senior Associate Olivia Barna and her Paralegal, Brenna O’Brien, to discuss how this happened. Well-versed in occupational disease claims, Olivia and Brenna dive into Matter of Skanska Civil USA Northeast to give takeaways to employers about how use job duti...

Host Christian Sison welcomes fellow Lois Partner Jeremy Janis back to the show to discuss an adverse Board Panel Decision that affects all employers and carriers across the State of New York. The two attorneys discuss how the Board applied a so-called “humanitarian” principle to force employers and carriers to pay a higher compensation rate even in light of conflicting disability evidence. This o...

Host Christian Sison kicks off the New Year by inviting LOIS Partner Tim Kane back to the show for Tim's 6th guest appearance. The two discuss a successful Appellate Division outcome in Brown v Buffalo Transportation. The world of Professional Employer Organizations and coverage gets a swift update based on a justifiable easing of the burden of proof a PEO Carrier is required to meet! What is “Thi...

To recap the successes of 2023, host Christian Sison welcomes Christopher Major and Addison O’Donnell back to the podcast. The 3 Lois Attorneys discuss incredible wins from Timothy Kane , Hannah Bacon, and Aly Yacyshyn to round out the year. From procedural wins to substantive wins, to a "grab bag" win, what momentum can we build into 2024? What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a liv...

For the first time in Third Fridays history, host Christian Sison welcomes a claimant's attorney, Sarah Baia, to debate the merits of an Appellate Division in Espinoza v City Safety Compliance Corp. LOIS Partner and Construction Claims expert Noah Pollack also joins the show to provide some feedback, as the three attorneys ponder "what could have been." Have a listen! What is “Third Fridays”? "Thi...

Christian Sison hosts this month's episode of the Third Fridays podcast and invites Jessica Blydenburgh to discuss a monumental trial win based on a jurisdiction denial. Jessica recaps the investigation work that she and Paralegal Michaela Cavanagh did to supplement their litigation position that a claim should not have been filed in a New York court. If you're an employer doing business in more t...

Connor Wetherington and Addison O’Donnell return to The Third Fridays podcast to chat with host Christian Sison about a unique win for the firm. In Miller, the firm defended an employer's right to have Workers' Compensation settlements approved by the State Board. From interpreting the words contained within everyday emails to an exciting Rochester journey, LOIS prevailed again! Have a listen. Wha...

The 2023 Mock Trial Program at LOIS comes to a close as Attorneys Cory Benavides, Alexa Cintron , and Tomer Lehr answer trivia questions and discuss a theoretical appeal through oral argument. Paralegals Priyanki Rana, Josh Roman and Ryan Wallace to compete for the same prize. Who will be this year’s champions? What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show f...

Risk Transfer always gets our ears perked all the way up, and nothing is sweeter than when the claimant violates Section 29(5). Christian Sison welcomes the Section 29 Superhero, Christopher Major, back for his 12th guest appearance on the Third Fridays podcast. The two of them celebrate recent Section 29(5) wins from three litigation teams: Vandana Saunders and Priyanki Rana, Daniel Gillis and Me...

Christian Sison welcomes Anthony Iler to the Third Fridays podcast to talk about a crucial litigation win. Anthony and his team uncovered an interesting piece of evidence in an unrelated civil lawsuit filed by the claimant in one of his cases. Undeterred from prior litigation outcomes in that very case, Anthony and Christian discuss how the full-service defense mindset at LOIS Law Firm contributed...

The Third Fridays podcast returns with a very special guest, Michael DGinto, who is a Senior Leave Supervisor at PepsiCo / Frito-Lay. Host Christian Sison welcomes Michael and Senior Associate Jeremy Janis to discuss the successful conference that PepsiCo held, wherein defense counsel across the country and related stakeholders were invited to network and learn about company operations. Then, The...

On this month's episode, Christian Sison welcomes Tomer Lehr and Alexa Cintron , two of the brightest stars in the Lois Universe. Tomer and Alexa contribute more than litigation wins and efficient settlement closures, demonstrating effective execution of creative strategy. Using a book titled "3000 Questions About Me," the 3 attorneys discuss the Lois approach to fighting with each other, being th...

Host and LOIS Partner Christian Sison welcomes Robert Wilson and Mark Pew of workcompcollege.com to the Third Fridays podcast. The three of them discuss the WorkCompCollege theory that our great area of law is an ecosystem with numerous moving parts that affect each other. Robert and Mark challenge Christian to take the course and pass their test as a symbol of the perpetual learning mindset that...

This month's episode of the Third Fridays podcast was one for the books. We are extremely proud to be involved in an important decision that can help employers and carriers across the great State of New Jersey. Wottrich (by New Horizon Surgical Center, LLC) vs. Joa Lyn Enterprise, Inc. involved a Medical Provider Application followed by a Motion to Dismiss filed by the LOIS New Jersey Practice. Li...

Christian Sison welcomes Steve McLinden to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss (and celebrate) the Governor's decision to reject a bill that would redefine "temporary total disability." Christian and Steve discuss a recent win of Steve's that never would have happened, if this bill were in effect and retroactively applied. The two attorneys discuss the potential for the bill to return to the Gove...

Christian Sison ends the year with Adam Lowenstein to talk about Adam's bread and butter: settlements! Adam differentiates between facts and myths with the settlement process to give our listeners an inside look at one of his skillsets. Then, The Paralegal Minute returns! Christian is joined by Paralegals Melissa Gannon and Uma Mistry to give an update on the infamous case involving a snake side b...

Senior Associate Jeremy Janis returns as a guest of Christian Sison on the Third Fridays podcast. The topic of discussion is the recent Court of Appeals opinion in Green v Dutchess County BOCES, a ruling that reversed a 2018 Appellate Division holding and reinstated a Law Judge's decision from 2012! Christian and Jeremy go through each court ruling and analyze the analysis. Have a listen! What is...

Christian Sison hosts another episode of the Third Fridays podcast, welcoming Senior Associate and construction industry wizard Noah Pollack to the show. The two look back at the now 5-month old system and discuss the advantages and disadvantages for all stakeholders in New York Workers’ Compensation. “Due process is important, even in Comp,” says Pollack. Have a listen! What is “Third Fridays”? "...

Christian Sison welcomes returning guests Addison O’Donnell and Christopher Major to discuss a real doozy of an Appellate Division case, Timperio v Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. The case involved an unfortunate mass shooting in a New York City hospital, but involved a claimant requesting the case be disallowed and a carrier requesting the case be established! Listen to the 3 attorneys analyze the potent...

The 2022 Mock Trial Program at LOIS comes to a close as Attorneys Connor Wetherington, Kyung Jae Han, and Nathalie Thomas answer trivia questions and discuss a theoretical appeal through oral argument. Paralegals Cara Malanowski and Melissa Gannon are joined by Legal Assistant Georgina Reid to compete for the same prize. Who will be this year's champions? What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" p...

Christian Sison brings longtime guest, Christopher Major, back to the show to discuss the new OnBoard system and its effect on the Health Insurance Matching Program. Then, The Paralegal Minute is shared with Markeitha Joseph and Nicole Yakimik, who discuss the insanity of police body cam footage of a house visit gone wrong! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute lega...

Christian Sison welcomes fellow Lois Partner Tim Kane to the podcast once again. Tim details his expertise in defending employers and carriers from obscure claims related to incidents and exposure at Ground Zero. The Paralegal Minute also showcases Melissa Gannon and Uma Mistry in a discussion about a claimant with a thriving snake side business! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is...

The Third Fridays podcast returns with its longest episode ever! There was so much to unpack this month. A legal conversation with Addison O’Donnell and Ian Haberstro about developments at the Appellate Division and Court of Appeals that will change how SLU awards are made and how claimant strategize permanency. Then, The Paralegal Minute showcases Priyanki Rana and Chrystalla Karamanis with a cas...

The April 2022 has a special gift for Third Fridays listeners: segments! Christian Sison welcomes Lois Senior Associate Jeremy Janis to the show to discuss Jeremy's recent litigation wins involving surgery denials. What are Jeremy's thoughts on how to best defend unnecessary surgery requests? The podcast then shifts to the debut of The Paralegal Minute, where Morgan Celentano and Emilie Delannes-M...