- 28
- Dec
- 2020
Alabama Supreme Court Pandemic Emergency Response Orders Extended Through End of April 2021
On December 21, 2020 the Alabama Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 9 which extended its previous orders concerning workers’ compensation and taking witness testimony…
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- Dec
- 2020
In Alabama Application of Collateral Estoppel Does Not Violate Right to Trial by Jury
On December 11, 2020, the Alabama Supreme Court rendered a decision finding that collateral estoppel does not violate the constitutional right to a trial by jur…
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- Dec
- 2020
The Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization...Membership has its Privileges…Even During a Pandemic
Membership in the AWCO offers several professional and social opportunities annually to interact with other workers' compensation professionals. Usually, the highlight of the ye…
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- Oct
- 2020
World Renown Birmingham Orthopedic Surgeon Suspended for Hoarding Bones
We make no bones about it; this is one of the stranger stories to be posted on the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Blawg. It was recently reported by WorkersCompensation.com t…
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- Sep
- 2020
The Alabama Workers’ Compensation Blawg Turns 13
In a year that has given us a global pandemic, violent demonstrations and protests, wildfires, locust swarms, murder hornets, and devastating hurricanes, it is appropriate t…
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- Aug
- 2020
Alabama Supreme Court Pandemic Emergency Response Orders Extended Through End of 2020
On August 14, 2020 the Alabama Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 8 which extended its previous orders concerning workers’ compensation and taking witness testimo…
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- Aug
- 2020
Alabama not Likely to Create COVID-19 Presumptions via Executive Order
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, governors in various states have issued executive orders which purport to create a presumption that COVID-19 is a compensable occupational…
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- Jul
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive …
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- Jul
- 2020
Alabama Workers’ Compensation Rate Change Effective July 1, 2020
As of July 1, 2020, the maximum workers’ compensation payable is increased to $920.00 per week and the minimum is increased to $253.00 per week. The memorandum regarding the ne…
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- Jun
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive w…
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- Jun
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive w…
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- Jun
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive we…
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- May
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, June 1, 2020 at 11:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different regions of the United States will present a t…
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- May
- 2020
Presiding Judge of Alabama County Enters Virtual Court Proceeding Order Which Applies to Non-Jury Trials and Other Proceedings In Light Of COVID-19
On April 24, 2020, the presiding judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, Jefferson County, entered an Administrative Order concerning the holding of non-jury court …
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- Apr
- 2020
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Extends all Prior Orders and Deadlines Concerning COVID-19
On April 30, 2020, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tom Parker, issued an Order which extended all previously issued administrative orders related to COVID-19. As a result,…
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- Apr
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host the Second of a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different regions of the United States will present a tim…
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- Apr
- 2020
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19
On April 6, 2020 at 10:00am (CST) Minnesota attorney, Mark Kleinschmidt, will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled "COVID-19: FACTS and FEAR for a Workers' Co…
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- Mar
- 2020
Alabama Governor Issues Proclamation Regarding Notaries and Witnesses
On March 26, Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation that temporarily allows notaries who are licensed attorneys or operating under the supervision of a licensed attorney to not…
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- Mar
- 2020
Questions and Answers Regarding Alabama Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
New Jersey lawyer and nationally recognized workers’ compensation guru, John Geaney recently posted a COVID-19 Q&A on his award winning Blog site. The questions are…
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- Mar
- 2020
April 2020 Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division Seminars Cancelled
The Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division seminars scheduled for April 9th in Orange Beach and April 23rd in Birmingham are cancelled. Per Director, Steve …
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