Investigating Workplace Accidents: The Devil is in the Details
Outlines key steps employers should take to protect their liability both before any incidents occur and after an employee makes a workers’ compensation claim.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issue Final Rule Regarding Civil Money Penalties for Failing to Timely Report Personal Injury Settlements Involving Medicare Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its Final Rule on civil money penalties for failing to report personal injury settlements for Medicare beneficiaries. This regulation outlines penalties for noncompliance and emphasizes timely reporting, expanding the definitions of good faith efforts to clarify the reporting process. Learn how these rules may impact your organization’s compliance with Medicare Secondary Payer requirements.
The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) Is Back Before the Illinois Supreme Court
The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is back in the spotlight as it heads to the Illinois Supreme Court. The case, McDonald v. Symphony Bronzeville Park LLC, questions if employees can seek damages under BIPA in light of the Workers’ Compensation Act. The appellate court suggests that BIPA’s privacy protections may outweigh workers’ comp rights. As the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in, corporate defendants brace for a tough battle. Will BIPA claims prevail? Read on to find out!
Illinois Mesothelioma Case Dismissed Based on Exclusive Remedy Provision
In a landmark ruling, Judge Stephen Stobbs dismissed a mesothelioma case against two HeplerBroom clients, citing Maryland’s exclusive remedy provision. The case involved Mr. Keyes, whose estate claimed asbestos exposure caused his illness. The court upheld the defendants’ protections, emphasizing the significance of state workers’ compensation laws in toxic tort cases and their potential impact on future claims.