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Five Bills Currently on File for the 2023 (88th) Legislative Session
FOL is closely monitoring all pending legislation currently on file. This is...
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When Does an Employer Have Standing to Challenge a Claimant’s Employment Status?
In APD 221776, decided January 4, 2023, the sole issue in dispute...
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DWC Adopts the Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan
DWC has adopted their Medical Quality Review Calendar Year 2023 Annual Audit...
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Supreme Court of Texas Discusses Workers’ Comp in the Context of an Employer’s Vicarious Liability
Cameron Int’l Corp. v. Martinez, ___ S.W.3d ___, 2022 WL ___ (Tex....
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Vista Hospital Stop Loss Cases: Third Court of Appeals Affirms Decisions in Favor of Carriers and Self-Insureds
In a long awaited Memorandum Opinion of December 28, 2022, the Third...
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Discount Interest Rate Set
DWC has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the...
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Division of Workers’ Compensation Closing
The Division of Workers' Compensation and Office of Injured Employee Counsel will...
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DWC Releases Biennial Report to Legislature
DWC submitted its biennial report to the 88th Texas Legislature in accordance...
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DWC Announces Performance Based Oversight (PBO) Results
DWC has released the 2022 Insurance Carrier Performance Based Oversight assessment. The...
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DWC Announces Annual Change to Medical Fee Guideline Conversion Factors
The Medical Fee Guideline conversion factors are established by 28 Texas Administrative...
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Insured Extends a Post-Injury Offer of Employment to the Claimant – What to Do Next
The proper handling of your claim after your insured extends a return...
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The 2023 Texas Legislature
The 88th Legislature’s regular session runs from January 10, 2023 to May...
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