# The Risk Roundtable Welcome to the Risk Roundtable, where claims and litigation management professionals learn strategies to mitigate risk and improve your business’ bottom line. Presented by Weber Gallagher, this series delivers industry insights from leading lawyers regarding professional liability, insurance coverage, employment, workers’ compensation, general liability and more. This program should not be considered legal advice. Please consult our attorneys for your specific situation. Thank you for listening,… Page: Feed: --- ## [Beyond the Cubicle: Workers’ Compensation in the Age of Remote and Hybrid Work](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/Beyond-the-Cubicle-Workers-Compensation-in-the-Age-of-Remote-and-Hybrid-Work-e3aqsu9) _2025-11-11 · The Risk Roundtable_ Join Weber Gallagher Partners Scott Wilson and Vanessa Mendelewski as they dive into the evolving landscape of workers’ compensation for remote and hybrid employees. With much of today’s workforce operating outside traditional office settings, this episode explores the unique challenges employers and courts face when handling claims from remote workers. Discover how the definition of “workspace”… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/111030665/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-11%2Fb8f79a72-d332-bbdc-d5c0-ac983d2d9229.mp3) ## [The ABCs of the Gig Economy: What Employers Need to Know](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/The-ABCs-of-the-Gig-Economy-What-Employers-Need-to-Know-e39kq08) _2025-10-16 · The Risk Roundtable_ In the latest episode of Weber Gallagher's Risk Roundtable, join Partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Scott Wilson as they explore the complexities of the gig economy and independent contractor status in New Jersey workers’ compensation law. The hosts break down the ABC test, a key legal standard for determining whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor. Through… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/109782472/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-16%2F727c8df2-4d7a-99af-ae62-08a2e438a100.mp3) ## [Demystifying the Commercial Real Estate Tax Appeal Process](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/Demystifying-the-Commercial-Real-Estate-Tax-Appeal-Process-e36t6q0) _2025-08-15 · The Risk Roundtable_ Weber Gallagher Partner Inder Paul sat down with Alex Sharpe of the law firm Sharpe & Sharpe and Joe Elhajj of Apex Valuation Services to discuss the commercial real estate tax appeal process. This is a simple process that has produced excellent results for clients, specifically commercial real estate owners, and has helped them savetens of thousands of dollars in annual real estate taxes in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/106912000/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-15%2F0fc9a88a-535e-d465-25a2-82de8e9b79fd.m4a) ## [Defense Analysis of Materials Needed from Carriers and Clients for NJ Workers' Compensation Claims](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/Defense-Analysis-of-Materials-Needed-from-Carriers-and-Clients-for-NJ-Workers-Compensation-Claims-e291su3) _2023-09-07 · The Risk Roundtable_ What do you need to provide your defense counsel with for the defense of a claim? Partners Jennifer Laver and Robert Hanneman discuss what defense counsels need to give an accurate analysis of a claim, compensability, medical treatment, temporary benefits, and exposure risk. Jen and Rob also explain why information such as wage history, an ISO report, personnel file, leave of absence, medical… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/75608451/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-7%2F1b3ab414-52a6-1a01-8c87-cd3a64d42e50.mp3) ## [Detecting Fraud in New Jersey Workers' Compensation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/Detecting-Fraud-in-New-Jersey-Workers-Compensation-e287d78) _2023-08-17 · The Risk Roundtable_ Join us for this episode where our partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Scott Wilson delve into an informative discussion about detecting fraud in New Jersey Workers' Compensation claims. Vanessa and Scott break down the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Fraud Statute, highlighting its key components and shedding a light on implications for employers. This episode also looks at strategies employers can… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/74740392/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-7-17%2Ff58a36ea-7b76-ed3a-5760-00d6e9421bb8.mp3) ## [Demystifying the Intersection Between NJ Workers' Comp & Employment Practice Liability](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/Demystifying-the-Intersection-Between-NJ-Workers-Comp--Employment-Practice-Liability-e27f0i4) _2023-07-27 · The Risk Roundtable_ Join this podcast episode to delve into the cross between New Jersey workers' compensation and employment practice liability coverage. Partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Denise DePekary look at the exceptions to the exclusive remedy in New Jersey workers' compensation including when intentional wrongs are committed by the employer or another employee. Vanessa reviews what an intentional wrong is and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/73940996/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-6-27%2F7e3bfe9b-9d80-f50d-81b9-e5948b79a7c6.mp3) ## [10 Ways to Close a File - PA vs NJ Workers' Compensation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/10-Ways-to-Close-a-File---PA-vs-NJ-Workers-Compensation-e26s1g7) _2023-07-13 · The Risk Roundtable_ Closing files, and thereby reducing reserves, are two of the most important metrics by which insurance carriers, third-party administrators and employers measure success. Weber Gallagher's Workers' Compensation Co-Managing Partners, Paul Fires and Jeffrey Newby, discuss ten of their many creative ways to close a file. In doing this, Paul and Jeff also compare differences between Pennsylvania and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/73319367/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-6-12%2F47aaacb2-8977-99cc-7974-d8fffa24450f.mp3) ## [Strategies to Manage Costs of Medical Care in a PA Workers’ Compensation Claim](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/Strategies-to-Manage-Costs-of-Medical-Care-in-a-PA-Workers-Compensation-Claim-e26bp2u) _2023-06-29 · The Risk Roundtable_ Do you want to learn more about controlling excessive medical costs on your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims? Tune in as our lawyers, Sherri Dougherty and Dawn Nicholson, discuss the use of utilization reviews, use of panel providers, and defending fee reviews. They go into detail about what happens if medical treatment is found unreasonable and unnecessary by utilization review, why you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/72786462/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-5-29%2F313a2412-c21a-0a33-5beb-c903bfa75095.mp3) ## [The Ins and Outs of Medical Treatment in New Jersey Workers' Compensation Claims](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Medical-Treatment-in-New-Jersey-Workers-Compensation-Claims-e25ggcg) _2023-06-09 · The Risk Roundtable_ Weber Gallagher Workers’ Compensation Partners Alan A. Arsenis and Robert R. Hanneman Jr. discuss the ins and outs of medical treatment in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation claims. In this episode, Alan and Rob give a brief overview of the benefits a petitioner is entitled to under the Worker’s Compensation Act, address potential mistakes that could be made during the claims process and review the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/71892816/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-5-9%2Fb8d075e0-4848-70a4-0bd9-92af72e13625.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/D7A6S2OwoilQ) _2023-06-09 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Best Practices for Litigation to Help After an Accident](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theriskroundtable/episodes/Best-Practices-for-Litigation-to-Help-After-an-Accident-e24m8ns) _2023-05-25 · The Risk Roundtable_ Proper safety procedures are key in defending a case if an accident were to occur. Keeping a record of these procedures and ensuring employees are trained, can be a huge benefit when litigating a claim. Partner Catherine De Angelis explains the importance of safety procedures and what documents need to be kept after an accident. She talks listeners through best practices and how to handle a slip… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e79b6e4/podcast/play/71033020/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-4-25%2F05c16238-94f8-fa1b-4ce6-c5f41480eecd.mp3)