Legal Issues
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Three Cases to Watch at the Texas Supreme Court
Three significant workers’ compensation cases are currently pending at the Texas Supreme...
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Ebola Nurse Settles Case Against Texas Hospital
A Dallas nurse who contracted Ebola from the first domestic case of...
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Court of Appeals Reverses Judgment that Improperly Placed Burden of Proof on Carrier
A Texas court of appeals has reversed the judgment of a trial...
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OSHA Delays Drug Testing Rules
This summer the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published final rules...
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Workers’ Comp Opt-Out Movement Hits Roadblock
A national campaign is underway to change how workers’ compensation is disbursed....
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Are Zika Claims Compensable in Texas?
Imagine that you have contracted Zika, the mosquito-borne disease that can be...
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In Light of Oklahoma Ruling; is Texas Non-Sub Constitutional?
This month’s Oklahoma Supreme Court decision declaring the Oklahoma opt-out system unconstitutional...
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Companies Can’t Set Own Rules For Injured Workers Oklahoma Court Says
A national campaign to rewrite state laws and allow businesses to decide...
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Calculating Travel Reimbursement
An injured employee may request reimbursement from the insurance carrier if the...
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How to Apply for a SIF Recovery in Multiple Employment Cases
Recently we received a general question from a client who was surprised...
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Significant Error in Calculating the IR Prevented Certification from becoming Final
The Appeals Panel has reversed the decision and order of a benefit...
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No Course and Scope of Employment for Claimant who Assisted Third-Party Victim of MVA
The Appeals Panel has reversed the decision and order of a benefit...
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