Insurance Law Center

NEW! 5/10/2008 12:10:11 AM EST

What in the Heck is an Expert Content Provider?

Posted by Karen C Yotis
LexisNexis Insurance Law Center Staff

Have you seen the lead story in our Movers & Shakers section about Meckler Bulger & Tilson being selected as the first LexisNexis Expert Content Provider? Sounds impressive, doesn’t it? But what the heck does it mean?

Well, in corporate-speak, it means that the Meckler firm is part of an exclusive new LexisNexis insurance Continue reading >>

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Insurance Fraud

5/13/2008 3:10:31 PM EST

Bankruptcy Filings and Insurance Fraud

Posted by Barry Zalma
Attorney and Consultant

Bankruptcy Filings Review A Necessary Step to a Thorough Claims Investigation

The reports of a down-turn in the U.S. economy results in an increase in bankruptcy filings and the filing of fraudulent insurance claims. The bankruptcy stops creditors from harassing the Petitioner and insurance fraud gives him or her the ability to quickly obtain funds with little risk.

Although reports indicate that the US Trustee has increased its reports of fraud to prosecutors, the number of

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Editor's Corner

5/13/2008 8:22:55 PM EST

Help Shape Your Legal Web Community!!

Posted by Tom Hagy
VP LexisNexis

Our Web Interface Team will be in Center City, Philadelphia, in the first week of June to test the legal Web centers. We are looking for your feedback on the current centers and interested in learning how we can make improve your experience moving forward.

If you would like to share your views and participate i
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Workers' Compensation

5/11/2008 12:32:03 PM EST

California's Proposed 2009 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule - Is Your Head Spinning Yet?

Posted by Robert G. Rassp
Attorney

DWC Unveils Proposed Rules

On May 9, 2008, the Division of Workers’ Compensation announced the long awaited revision of the permanent disability rating schedule (PDRS) which changes the arrangement of FEC adjustments for each injured part of body and also increases each FEC multiplier as well.

Effective Dates for 2009 PDRS

The proposed 2009 PDRS, mandated by Cal. Lab. Code § 4660(b)(2) and 8 Cal. Code Reg. § 980

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CA Division of Workers' Comp News

5/9/2008 1:29:29 PM EST

All About EAMS

Posted by Colleen Casey
Colleen Casey

As the DWC starts its transition to a "less paper" world, the workers' comp community will need to have ready access to everything related to EAMS (Electronic Adjudication Management System.) How will conferences and trials be conducted? What type of equipment do I need to use EAMS? How will privacy concerns be addressed?

I. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

All of these questions and more can be found on the DWC website by clicking on: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc

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