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Lien management when there is both a workers’ comp and civil case

Lien management when there is both a workers’ comp and civil case

When a third-party tortfeasor action is coupled with a workers’ comp case, the complexity and dynamics of handling the lien can change dramatically

Brian S. Letofsky

From Issue: 2019 November

Dealing with hospital liens

Dealing with hospital liens

The Hospital Lien Act, Civil Code sections 3045.1-3045.6, including a checklist for negotiating HLA liens

Bruce Brusavich

From Issue: 2019 November

Person most knowledgeable depositions in employment disability discrimination

Person most knowledgeable depositions in employment disability discrimination

You can use PMK testimony in place of expert testimony to demonstrate how the employer failed to protect a disabled employee’s rights

Griselda S. Rodriguez

From Issue: 2019 October

Medicare Advantage lien claims: The other Medicare lien

Medicare Advantage lien claims: The other Medicare lien

A Medicare Advantage lien claim is as powerful as a lien claim by Medicare

Michael S. Fields

From Issue: 2019 November

Depositions: Use honey, not vinegar

Depositions: Use honey, not vinegar

Experience dictates the kinder approach usually wins with most deponents

From Issue: 2019 October

Getting the corporate incident report and witness statements

Getting the corporate incident report and witness statements

Application of attorney-client and work-product privileges to corporate incident reports and employee-witness statements

Lyssa A. Roberts

From Issue: 2019 October