To QOCS or not to QOCS?
I imagine that all of us in the world of PI litigation have been patiently waiting for the raft of satellite litigation to hit the already clogged up courts following the Jackson changes, but has that really happened as yet? Currently not to the extent that some predicted, perhaps due to the courts being so busy, but no doubt we will see more in the coming months and years as more cases with QOCS protection come before Judges. One issue that has been considered recently however, is will QOCS apply where there are two CFA’s in place: one signed and dated after 1st April 2013; and one signed and dated before 1st April 2013. So what is the answer? Well, this came before Master Howarth (Senior Costs Judge) to…
‘America’s At-Risk Workers’ Event Set for May 6
Preceding the symposium will be an announcement of the findings of a NIOSH study, undertaken with ASSE, that provides a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that affect vulnerable Spanish-speaking workers.
AIHA Seeking Entries for ‘IH Fundance Film Festival’ Contest
The festival involves AIHA members shooting a short video (two minutes or less), which is then uploaded on YouTube and promoted on Twitter. The purpose of this contest is to raise awareness and the profile of industrial/occupational hygiene.
CFAs – Should we name and shame?
Arranging funding for your client at the outset of a case is one of the most important parts of a Personal Injury lawyer’s job. Whilst I’m sure we all do the job for the satisfaction it brings, once the case has settled, recovering costs is never far from our mind! We know it’s important to have a fully compliant Conditional Fee Agreement, but as the following case law may suggest, naming the defendant within the agreement may open you up for challenges to your CFA. There have been a number of cases in which the wrong defendant was named in a conditional fee agreement, with each case reaching a different conclusion as to the validity of the CFA. Four of the most pertinent cases are discussed below…
DOL Revising Black Lung Benefits Act
It would require parties — including employers, claimants, attorneys, and other authorized representatives — to disclose all medical information developed in connection with a claim for benefits, even if the party does not intend to submit the information into evidence.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Significant NextGen Milestone
The completion of En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) signals a major milestone, Secretary Foxx says.
Californian Finds Fraud Case an Expensive Matter
For one Californian, his time allegedly running a fraud scam is over. California Department of Insurance investigators recently arrested Mitchell Lee King, 53, for alleged healthcare disability fraud and charged him with 19 felony counts including grand theft, forgery, filing a false claim and providing a material misstatement. Investigators allege King received more than $20,000 not owed to him. “Putting a stop to health insurance fraud is vital to the well-being of California’s economy,” said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. “Every successful case is a win for consumers who ultimately end up paying for fraud when the losses are passed along though higher premiums.” Over the course of four years, King filed disability claims with his insurer stating he was not working. Forged Physician’s …
Donating Life Insurance
You know that life insurance can protect your loved ones, but did you know it can also be donated to a charity or organization of your choice? Read more about donating life insurance. Taking out a life insurance policy is an excellent way of ensuring that family or loved ones do not fall into financial despair after your passing. However, what happens if they don’t need it? What if in the time since purchasing the policy, your heirs have become financially sound? In some instances, a big payout might even lead to unnecessary tension between surviving family. These are just a few of the reasons why you might consider donating life insurance to charity. Donating your life insurance to a favored charity is a great way …
OSHA Unveils New Safety and Health Poster
The poster is titled “Job Safety and Health – It’s the Law!”
Heavyweights limber up for €1 billion Quinn Insurance versus PwC bout – Irish Times
Irish TimesHeavyweights limber up for €1 billion Quinn Insurance versus PwC boutIrish TimesThe biggest battles require the biggest guns. And so it was this week for the preliminary salvos of the €1 billion negligence case taken by the administrators of Quinn Insurance against its auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Some of the most …
DHC Contracting Knowingly Put Workers at Risk of Trench Collapse Hazards
An OSHA inspection resulted in proposed penalties of $57,900.
Thousands set to get refunds for insurance sold with credit cards – Irish Independent
Irish IndependentThousands set to get refunds for insurance sold with credit cardsIrish IndependentThe latest refunds process comes after the Central Bank ordered 11 institutions, including banks and card providers, to pay back almost €70m to 77,000 policyholders who were sold payment protection insurance since July 2007. Irish Independent …Mis-sold credit card insurance could cost banks €30mNewstalk 106-108 fmall 80 news articles »