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Massey Energy Ex-CEO Pleads Not Guilty for 2010 Mine Accident.
Hearing Loss Prediction Study Questioned; Focus Should Be on Prevention.
CA: Injured Worker Appeals Dubon II Decision to 4th DCA.
CA: CalOSHA Updates Website With Ebola Virus Information.
CA: Trucker Strike Hits L.A. and Long Beach Ports.
FL: DWC to Hold Rule Workshop Dec. 10 on Penalty Calculations.
FL: DWC Adopts Amendments to FL WC Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals Rule.
ID: Insurance Director Deal to Retire End of 2014.
IL: Manufacturers Use of Temp Workers Raises Concerns of Discrimination.
IL: IWCC Announces 2015 Arbitration Territory Changes.
LA: WCRI: WC Medical Costs Per Claim Remains Higher Than Most States.
LA: NCCI Explains 2.4% Decrease in Loss Cost Filing.
MD: WCC Posts 2015 Specific Conversion Factor for Medical Fee Schedule.
MI: Accident Fund Reports One-Third of Accidents Due to Slips and Falls.
MN: Lawmaker Wants Harsher Penalties for Assaults Against Nurses.
MT: WCC Explains Filing Deadlines for Both Electronic, Original Petitions.
NJ: Commissioner Approves 2.9% Increase in WC Rates.
NC: Dept. of Insurance Approves 3.4% Decrease in Loss Costs for Voluntary Market.
ND: Ex-WSI Staffer Blasts the WC System’s Lack of Concern for Employee Safety.
OH: BWC Investigator Quotas Under Attack.
OK: AG Finds Legislature’s Appropriation from Workers Comp Fund Unconstitutional.
OR: WCD Publishes Final Rules on EDI Proof of Coverage Data.
SC: WCRI: Physician-Dispensed Drug Prices Still 30-40% Higher Than Pharmacy Prices.
SC: WCC Posts Procedural Changes for Employer’s Request for Hearing.
TX: TDI REG Posts Proposed FY2015 Research Agenda.
TX: SB 155 Would Require WC Coverage for Construction Industry.
TX: Construction Firms Say Obama Immigration Changes Won’t Solve Hiring Shortages.
UT: Workers’ Compensation Fund to Distribute $9M Dividend.
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