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NCCI President & CEO Stephen J. Klingel Plans to Retire in 2016.
H.R. 436 Would Amend Longshore Act Definition of Recreational Vessels.
AK: DWC Updates Online Benefit Calculator.
AR: WCRI Releases New Predictors of Worker Outcomes.
CA: Postponement Likely for Calderon’s Public Corruption Trial.
CA: Federal Judge to Rule on Constitutionality of Marijuana Classification.
CA: Settlement Reached in Alleged DA Cover Up in WC Fraud Case.
CA: SCIF Outlines New Safety, Workers Comp Changes Eff. 2015.
CT: WCRI Releases New Predictors of Worker Outcomes.
FL: McCarty’s Reappointment as Insurance Commissioner Questionable.
FL: DWC Posts Panel Biennial Report, Annual Report on Reimbursement Disputes.
IL: General Assembly’s Top Priorities for 2015 Include Workers Comp Changes.
IL: Governor, Business, Labor Outline Workers Comp Agenda.
IN: HB 1487, SB 284 Would Legalize Medical Marijuana.
IA: WCRI Releases New Predictors of Worker Outcomes.
KS: Lawmakers Hold Hearings on Medical Marijuana.
KY: Lawmaker Seeks to Protect Medical Marijuana Users From Federal Prosecution.
MA: Health Care Services Board to Review Draft 3 of Opioid Protocol.
ME: High Court Affirms WC Benefits for Worker’s Death on Treadmill at Home.
MI: Governor Reappoints 8 to Workers Comp Board of Magistrates.
MN: Governor Names Four Finalists for Workers Compensation Court of Appeals.
MT: LMAC Considering Legislative Proposals to Address Workplace Injury Rates.
NE: WCC Posts Vocational Rehabilitation 7/25/2014 Meeting Results.
NE: Judge Julie Martin Sworn In to Serve on Workers Compensation Court.
NE: WCC Posts 2013 Occupational Injury and Illness Survey.
NM: Governor Seeks Reforms to Prevent Benefits for Intoxicated Injured Workers.
NM: Health Care Provider’s Certification of Medical Marijuana as Prescription.
NC: Dept. of Labor Reports Rate of Worker Deaths Doubled in 2014.
OH: Legalization of Marijuana Could Be Placed on November Ballot.
OH: BWC Proposes Double Digit Private Employer Rate Reduction.
SC: WCC Approves Applications to Self-Insure 12 Members of 5 Funds.
TN: GOP Lawmaker to Sponsor Workers Comp Opt Out Legislation.
TN: WCRI Releases New Predictors of Worker Outcomes.
TX: DWC Posts Guidance on Discovery Relating to Testifying Experts.
TX: DWC Publishes Adopted Rule for Electronic Access Cards.
TX: DWC Plans Educational Outreach Program for Injured Workers.
VA: Lawmakers Move Forward on Legality of Phone-Based Car Services.
WA: Lawsuit Moves Forward for Alleged Use of WC Refunds in Political Campaign.
WA: Study Examines Opioid Prescription Epidemic in Washington State.
WA: L&I Proposes Nonsubstantive Rule Changes for Classification and Reporting.
WV: HB 2011 Hearing Held Re Protecting Employers From Lawsuits by Injured Workers.
WI: US DOL, WI DWD Sign Agreement to Reduce Employee Misclassification.
WI: Major Workers Comp Reform Proposals Expected to Be Released Feb. 3.
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