New regulations from the Division of Workers’ Compensation took effect April 1, 2026, updating the procedural requirements for utilization review in California…

By:  HB Public Entity Practice Group If your organization employs peace officers or firefighters — or you handle claims involving them —…

Most employers and claims professionals are familiar with the typical cumulative trauma claim – repetitive motion injuries, orthopedic complaints that develop over…

In an exciting development Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP is elated to announce the induction of five new partners, effective…

Today when reading a report from a primary treating physician in a case, I came upon an interesting statement.  The doctor had…

The long awaited Court of Appeal decision has issued with regard to the WCAB’s practice of granting reconsideration for further study.  The…

Achieving professional milestones and gaining recognition for expertise are moments worth celebrating. In the legal field, such accomplishments signify a commitment to…

The Supreme Court has issued their opinion Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc.  The 53 page opinion can be downloaded at https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/S274191.PDF  This…

Vocational evaluation reports obtained by applicants’ attorneys to rebut the rating schedule are not based on objective standards, but on the subjective…

The Appeals Board issued several En Banc decisions in response to the state of emergency brought on by COVID-19.  These decisions temporarily…

In the recent case of Claytor v. Latteri, 2023 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 4, the Board revisited what is required to…

The Office of Administrative Law has approved the DWC regulations related to the medical-legal evaluation program. Of importance are the following provisions:…