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The Texas Supreme Court Rules in the Air Ambulance Cases in Texas Mutual Insurance Co., et al v. PHI Air Medical, LLC
by Robert Graves and Jheris Jordan
In the Texas workers’ compensat ...WORKERS’ COMPENSATION UPDATE
We hope this finds you well. There has been a whirlwind of activity regarding workers’ compensation in Texas recently. The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) issued numerous Updates and Bulletins outlining its changes to procedures and o ...
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION UPDATE Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As we continue to acclimate and adapt to the continuing measures being implemented to address COVID-19, we are providing this update to keep you informed regarding the impact on the Texas workers’ compensation system. Division of Work ...
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION UPDATE
We hope you find our March, 2020 Workers’ Compensation Update helpful. If we can answer any questions or provide additional information, please feel free to contact us.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION UPDATE
THE DIVISION RECENTLY HELD ITS INSURANCE CARRIER QUARTERLY MEETING
The Division of Workers’ Compensation held the Insurance Carrier Quarterly Meeting on January 22, 2020. A copy of the mee ...WORKERS’ COMPENSATION UPDATE
NEW RULES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) adopted amendments to Rules 124.2, 124.3, 180.8, and 180.26 to implement Senate Bill 2 ...Jeff Jury – Genius at resolving disputes
BAJB congratulates Partner Jeff Jury on recognition in Whos Who Legal - Mediation. Although no surprise to all who have worked with him, the publication reports: "Jeff Jury is “a genius at resolving disputes”, according to mar ...
That Really Stings! Insect Stings and Texas Workers’ Compensation
Do you recall the first time you were stung by a wasp? I do. As a young boy I was climbing a fence gate. Unknown to me a wasp nest was on the other side of the gate. I was stung three times on my shoulder and back. I remember being astonished and pro ...
Joe Anderson honored with “Standing Ovation”
(AUSTIN) — Austin attorney Joe R. Anderson was honored this month by the State Bar of Texas for his exceptional contributions in 2018 to the Bar's continuing legal education efforts. Mr. Anderson was one of four volunteer lawyers receiving an award ...
Defining A Marital Relationship, by Elizabeth Brenner
The marital relationship has wide-ranging impact throughout the legal world. Inheritance, creditor liability, personal liability, tax liability, employment benefits, Medicaid benefits, social security benefits—to name but a few—are all impacted b ...