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Archive for December, 2019

Jurisdictional Issue in Med Mal Decision In New Jersey May Presage Likely Dismissal of MCP Cases Arising from New York Injuries and New York Employment

By on December 27, 2019 in Claims, NJ Workers' Comp with 1 Comment

In 2020 we will likely get a published Appellate Division decision that resolves whether a medical provider can bring a medical claim petition in New Jersey where virtually all contacts are in New York State except for where the surgery occurs and sometimes where the claimant lives.  One hint of how the Appellate Division may […]

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First NJ Workers Compensation Appellate Opinion On Opioid Use Is Approved For Publication

By on December 18, 2019 in Key Defenses, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

The case of Martin v. Newark Public Schools was the subject of an earlier blog on October 7, 2019.  At the time of that blog, the case had not been approved for publication.  On December 13, 2019, the Committee on Publications decided to approve Martin for publication.  It is now the only published decision in […]

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Avoiding Compensable Holiday Party Accidents

By on December 12, 2019 in Compensability, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

We are in holiday season.  Many private and public entities have holiday parties this time of year, and inevitably there will be accidents either going to or from the party or perhaps slipping and falling on the dance floor.  What do employers need to know and what can they do to avoid such claims when […]

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