Legal Issues
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Texas Justices Say Workers’ Comp Deals Must Follow Formula
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dismantled a workers’ compensation settlement American...
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SCOTX Decision Strengthens Workers’ Comp System
In a case with critical consequences for the hard-fought improvements to the...
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Court Dismisses Suit against DWC and its Hearing Officer
A Texas Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of an injured...
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In SIBs Case, Claimant Failed to Prove a “Total Inability to Work”
The Appeals Panel has reversed the decision of a Hearing Officer who...
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AP Clarifies Rule for Requesting Repeat DD Examinations
The Appeals Panel has reversed the decision of a Hearing Officer who...
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Good Cause Not Yet Shown by Claimant to Add Carrier Waiver in Death Claim
The Appeals Panel has reversed the decision of a Hearing Officer who...
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Supreme Court Rules that OCIP Agreement Precludes Suit Against Subcontractor
On June 3, 2016, a unanimous Texas Supreme Court further solidified the...
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Court Rejects Old Law Bad Faith Claim After Ruttiger/Crawford
The Houston Court of Appeals [14th District] has ordered the dismissal of...
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Court Awards Contingent, Lump Sum Attorneys’ Fee in LIBs Case
The El Paso Court of Appeals has affirmed an attorneys’ fee award...
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El Paso Court of Appeals Tries to Detangle Parties’ Prior “Settlement”
The El Paso Court of Appeals has determined that a carrier’s resolution...
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Retired NFL Player, now a Claimant’s Attorney, Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
NFL Great Ron Mix played professional football for the San Diego Chargers...
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