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Say Hello to FOL’s Newest Attorneys
FOL is extremely happy to welcome aboard Bernardo “Bernie” Paredes and Shea...
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DWC Compares Fourth and Sixth Editions of AMA Guides
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, through its Workers’...
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USPS Clarification Creates New Risk for Deadline-Sensitive Mailings in Texas Workers’ Compensation
The United States Postal Service has adopted a final rule adding new...
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New Discount Interest Rate Set
DWC has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the...
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Consent Order Highlights Limits on Recoupment and Reinforces Procedural Expectations for Carriers
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently entered...
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FO&L Assists in Scoring a Major Carrier Win on Air Ambulance Fees at SOAH – Case Heads to District Court
On January 16, 2026, SOAH issued decisions in the two consolidated Air...
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DWC Warns of Fraud Alert
Dan LaBruyere, Deputy Commissioner of Compliance and Investigations with TDI-DWC, indicated in...
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AP Mandates Strict Adherence to Government Code in First Responder Presumption Claim
In APD 251917, decided January 7, 2026, the Appeals Panel reversed and...
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Child Death Benefits – A Reminder About Eligibility and Duration
A recurring source of error in the administration of death benefits is...
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FOL Attorney Rhett Robinson is Retiring
After 34 years of incredible service to FOL and to our clients,...
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DWC Announces Performance Based Oversight (PBO) 2026 Assessment Plan
DWC evaluates the performance of workers’ compensation insurance carriers in selected areas...
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Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Amendments and Workers’ Compensation: What Has Changed—and What Has Not
Clients have recently raised questions about the scope and effect of the...
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