Legal Issues
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DWC Data Shows Vaccine Claims Play Small Role in COVID-19 Exposure
The most recent information received from the DWC COVID-19 data calls indicates...
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Appeals Panel finds Appeal Timely because of Winter Storm Tolling
The appeals panel has concluded that a request for review was timely...
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DWC Continues Move to Adopt IAIABC Release 3.1 Claims Reporting Standards
The Division of Workers’ Compensation is taking further steps toward the adoption...
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Appeals Panel: Claimant’s Refusal to Appear for Testing ordered by DD May Result in TIBs Suspension
The appeals panel has recognized that an injured worker is required to...
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DWC Plans Major Revisions to Notices and Forms
The Division of Workers’ Compensation announced this week that it intends to...
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Supreme Court Rejects Independent Contractor Status for Temp Staffing Worker
The Texas Supreme Court has held the exclusive remedy provision in the...
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Court Reverses Dismissal of Pro Se Claimant’s Lawsuit
The Dallas Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a case concerning...
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Roundup: What the Comp World is saying about the Air Ambulance Ruling
This week the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari in one part...
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DWC Announces Plans for HQ Relocation and Resumption of In-Person Hearings
The Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation has announced that DWC Austin headquarters will...
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Court Rejects Exclusive Remedy Defense in Long-Running MVA Litigation
The El Paso Court of Appeals has declined to hold as a...
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Appeals Panel Decision Demonstrates that Bona Fide Offers Require Attention to Detail
The appeals panel has affirmed the decision and order of an administrative...
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