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March 10, 2022

U.S. Solicitor General Asked to Take Stance on Medicinal Marijuana for Workers’ Compensation Cases

Harrisburg, PA – On February 22, 2022, the US Supreme Court asked the Solicitor General of the United States to prepare a Brief to the Court on the issue of whether it is a violation of the Federal Controlled Substance Act (C.S.A.) for a workers’ compensation carrier to pay for the cost of an injured… read more

February 22, 2022

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board Hearings Transition to Hybrid In-person and “Hot Bench” Proceedings

Harrisburg, PA – As the Commonwealth begins to return to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic, new regulations will implement the most significant changes to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board in fifty years. Beginning in March 2022, the Board will transition to a hybrid system to conduct oral arguments. The Board will resume regional in-person proceedings,… read more

February 18, 2022

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Proceedings Return to In-Person Effective March 7, 2022

On February 14, 2022, the Honorable Russell Wojtenko, Jr., Director and Chief Judge of Compensation in New Jersey, circulated a Notice to the Bar advising that, as of March 7, 2022, New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Court facilities will reopen to all attorneys, litigants, court reporters, interpreters, and witnesses. At that time, all trials, including emergent… read more

January 21, 2022

PA Workers’ Compensation Alert – Some Pandemic Era Changes to Notary Requirements Become Permanent

Harrisburg, PA –  On February 20, 2022, Act 95 of 2021 will take effect, making some temporary emergency COVID-19 measures permanent. Sections 413(c) and (d) required a carrier issuing a Notice of Suspension or Modification to include a notarized affidavit from the carrier that the compensation was modified or suspended due to a return to… read more

January 03, 2022

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Denies Pharmacy’s Demand to Intervene in Utilization Review Process

Harrisburg, PA – On December 22, 2021, the PA Supreme Court issued a Decision that addresses a frequent question regarding the Utilization Review process.  In Keystone RX v Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office, the Supreme Court held that a non-treating provider, such as a pharmacy, does not have a right to intervene… read more

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