Workers' Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis, 2013 Edition

Thomas A. Robinson, Robin E. Kobayashi, Editors-in-Chief Contributions from 44 leading workers comp attorneys

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A Unique Compendium of Issues, Trends & Cases 50 State Survey of Workers Comp-Related Legislation Detailed, In-Depth Analysis and Insight
Keep track of how the workers compensation landscape is changing Workers' Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis, part of the Larson Series, is an essential tool for the insurance industry, corporate risk managers, policy makers, and lawyers to understand what changes are being contemplated on the national level as well as in every state. Everything you need to know about workers' compensation in 2013 is contained in this compendium of legal issues and cases. Who should use this resource Producers and Executives at brokers, TPAs or service providers preparing for client stewardship meetings Claim Supervisors handling or overseeing multiple states Corporate Risk Managers needing critical information to help develop a forward-looking risk management plan Lawyers advancing the rule of law in the workers compensation setting Legislatures and policymakers seeking to improve their states workers compensation system

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Legal analysis by Thomas A. Robinson, staff writer for Larsons Workers Compensation Law, and others highlight the discussions within the industry and important cases. Top workers' compensation and employment law attorneys have provided state-by-state analysis of upcoming legislative changes.

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Workers' Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis, 2013 Edition Table of Contents

National Issues
50 State Legislative Survey: 2013 Workers Compensation-Related Bills With Commentary Editors-in-Chief: Thomas A. Robinson, Robin E. Kobayashi Larsons Spotlight on Interesting Workers Compensation Cases for 2013 Thomas A. Robinson Top Issues in Workers' Compensation Law for 2013 Thomas A. Robinson The Resiliency of the Exclusive Remedy Rule for Workers' Compensation Thomas A. Robinson

State Issues
SB 863 and Permanent Disability: A Practitioners Survival Guide to California Workers Compensation Reform Robert G. Rassp Sweeping Changes to FEHA Enforcement to Come in 2013 Phyllis W. Cheng California Enacts Law Limiting Employers Access to Employees Social Media: What Employers Need to Know to Avoid the Minefields Lisa Barnett Sween and Jessica Ann Luke Illinois Workers Comp Reform: An Interview With Mark Walls, Assistant VP-Claims, Safety National Karen C. Yotis Collision of Interests Between Workers Compensation Insurers and Insured Employers: Carriers Attorney-Client Privilege Waived Thomas A. Robinson Oregon Supreme Court Weeds Out Medical Marijuana Accommodation Claims in the Workplace, Karin Jones Washington Supreme Court Snuffs Out Employees Claim of Retaliatory Discharge for Medical Marijuana Use Karin Jones

Federal Issues
Roberts v. Sea-Land Services: Newly Awarded Means Newly Entitled Jon Robinson Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act (SMART Act) Jennifer C. Jordan Gabelman v. Sher: Defining a Plan Under ERISA Barry Salkin The PPACA and How It Impacts Employers Elise D. Klein and Joseph K. Hegedus The Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform: What's Next for Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans? Tara Schulstad Sciscoe, Shalina A. Schaefer, Terry A.M. Mumford Health Care Reform: Potential Changes Affecting the Health Insurance Market Resulting from CMS' Proposed Rules John R. Huffman

50-State Survey Contributors H. Dill Battle, III, Albert Betts, Jr., Melissa C. Brown, Charfoos Reiter Hebert P.C., Stuart D. Colburn, Kevin L. Connors, Stephen C. Embry, Gail Evans, H. Edwin Detlie, Caryl Flannery, Philip J. Fulton, John H. Geaney, Robert J. Grace, Jr., Andrew H. Graham, Emily Hobbs-Wright, Paul B. Howell, Mary E. Jeffers, Juge, Napolitano, Guilbeau, Ruli & Frieman, Keith Kasper, Richard C. Kissiah, Martin Klug, Robin E. Kobayashi, Deborah G. Kohl, Dora V. Lane, Paul E. Larson, Mara Martnez Snchez, Sydney E. McKenna, Lance G. Montour, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., Robert G. Rassp, Kenneth E. Riley, Cassandra Faline Roberts, Thomas A. Robinson, Marcus A. Roland, William R. Sachse, Jr., Paul L. Salafia, Vernon Sumwalt, Richard J. Swanson, Peter M. Sweeny, Karin L. Weingart, Ronald E. Weiss, Kenneth F. Werts, Brad Williams, and Stephanie J. Wilson

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