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Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: California Laws Might Not Protect Remote Workers in Other States. 9th Circuit Declines to Compel Arbitration of ERISA Claim. Suspension of SCIF Attorney for Failing Cybersecurity Tests Affirmed. Contract Formed Upon Carriers Acceptance of Policy-Limits Demand. Employer's Arbitration and…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: No Need to Exhaust Underlying Coverage to Sue Excess Insurers. California Supreme Court Limits Public Employee Pension Spiking. Skilled Nursing Facility Chain Resolves Understaffing Case for $15M. High Gas Prices Drive Comp Mileage Rate to 76¢ on July 1. Jury Convicts Bay Area Home Health Agency…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Appellate Court Reverses WCAB and Approves Policy Cancellation. Statute of Limitations Applies After Carriers Unequivocal Claim Denial. California Overhauls Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund. Rand Reports on SB 1160 Effectiveness on UR and Medical Treatment. CMS Begins Auditing Carrier…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB Seeks Sanctions For Use of Legal Treatise Publisher's AI. 9th Circuit Reviews ADA Atty Fees in High Frequency Litigant Case. QME to Assign Percent Causation of Good Faith Personnel Action Event. Remaining Defendants Settle Health Coverage Fraud Case. San Jose Road Rage Driver Sentenced for…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Cal Supreme Court Clarifies Federal Court Two-Dismissal Rule. 3rd DCA Adopts 2nd DCA Cook Decision on Overbroad Arbitration Agreements. Workplace Restraining Order Affirmed Against School Board Member. OSHA Citation Extends to Hospital's Management Company. Federal Anti-Arbitration Law Applies to…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: WCAB En Banc Ruled Orders Suspending Action Requires Due Process. Ethics Slip Voids Lawyers' Retainer in $374M Global Settlement. Manageability No Basis to Breakup Joinder of 440 Tesla Workers Cases. Unlicensed Contractor Rules for Homeowner Negligence Case Clarified. Court Backs Insurance…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Appellate Court Rules Cal/OSHA May Investigate Like a Grand Jury. Class Certification Denied in Carrier "Hidden Premium" Case. Court Rules 500 S.F. Municipal Attorneys Remain At-Will Employees. UPS Mechanic Sentenced for Workers Compensation Fraud. Healthcare Fraud Takedown Results in 10 SoCal…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Plaintiff Need Not Prove Anyone "Actually Viewed" Stolen Medical Data. Tesla Freemont Yard Hostlers Engage in Interstate Commerce. Courts Have Broad Discretion to Reduce PAGA Penalties and Fees. Judge Said Use of AI Was "Worst Example of Misconduct by a Lawyer". Rising SoCal CT Claims Are…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Exclusive Remedy Applies During Unpaid Lunch Break. 1st & 5th DCA Disagree on FCRA Class Action Standing Requirement. Court Must Decide if Federal or State Arbitration Law Applies. CVS Resolves Insulin Pen Overbilling Medi-Cal Case for $36.5M. S.F. Telehealth Company Resolves False Claims Case…
Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories:New Trial for Historical 19 Year Long Employment Law Class Action. FAA’s Arbitration Exemption Extended to “Last-Mile” Delivery Drivers. Arizona AG Sues Eight Major Health Insurers For Price Fixing. Massachusetts AG Sues UnitedHealthcare For Alleged $100M Fraud. Burbank Lab Owner Sentenced to 51…
