On this edition, Jonathan R. Mook, partner with DiMuro Ginsberg, P.C., in Alexandria, VA, discusses the EEOC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend its current ADA regulations to take into account the changes of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Mark Webb, Vice President for Governmental Relations for Employers Direct Insurance Co., and Robert Rassp of the Law Offices of Robert G. Rassp in Sherman Oaks, Calif., discuss the September 2009 decisions by the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in Almaraz/Guzman II and Ogilvie II. Topics include the impact on premiums and employers, differences between the earlier and most recent decisions as well as application of the decisions. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Ken Martino, President and CEO of Broadspire, discusses keeping workers' comp claims under control and differences in how claims are handled in the U.S. and in other countries. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, attorney John Pillitiere talks to Richard Jacobsmeyer of Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, & Claffey and Julius Young of Boxer & Gerson about the recent en banc decision by the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in Weiner v. Ralph's Co. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Lex Larson discusses the impact the financial crisis has had on workers' compensation and details several specific areas that have been impacted, including immigration and health care. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Bob O'Halloran of Summit Consulting Inc. on the Workers' Compensation Claims Professionals Association, challenges facing claims adjusters and recent legislation and case law claims adjusters need to be aware of. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Margaret Spence, President of Douglas Claims & Risk Consultants Inc., and board certified workers' compensation consultant, discusses National Return to Work Week and the benefits and challenges of return to work programs. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, James P. Hoffa, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters discusses the Employee Free Choice Act and the economy. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, John F. Burton, Professor Emeritus in the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University discusses the National Commission of State Workers' Compensation Laws. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Dr. Brian J. Caveney of Duke Medical Center in Durham, N.C. and Editor-in-Chief of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, a Lexis-Nexis Publication, discusses new diseases and conditions, evidence-based medicine and the AMA Guides, 6th Edition. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Keven Star and Joel Harter of the California Division of Workers Compensation on EAMS, the Electronic Adjudication Management System. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/workers-compensation.

On this edition, Robert G. Rassp on the new permanent disability rating schedule for California workers' compensation claims. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/workers-compensation.

On this edition, Jonathan Mook of DiMuro Ginsberg on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/communities.

On this edition, Teddy Snyder, attorney and certified structured settlement consultant with Ringler Associates in Beverly Hills, California on the new S-Chip law that goes into effect on July 1, 2009. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

On this edition, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Steve Sviggum on recent recommendations to the state's Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

On this edition, Joseph Paduda of Health Strategy Associates on the new administration, healthcare and the workers compensation system. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

On this edition, New Jersey Senator Paul A. Sarlo on recent workers compensation reform in New Jersey. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/workers-compensation.

On this edition, Thomas A. Robinson on employee misclassification. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/workers-compensation.

On this edition, Reid Steinfeld of Grant & Weber on silent PPOs in the workers' compensation arena. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/workers-compensation.

On this edition, Edward Pitts of Daly & Pitts in Syracuse, N.Y. on workers' compensation reform legislation in New York. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/workers-compensation.