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By MG&C Attorney Scott Winburn
more information05/23/2013
“Suitable Employment” in North Carolina is Now Much More Suitable for Carriers & Employers
By MG&C Attorney Colin Cronin
more information04/18/2013
A Brief History of the Form 14B, Physician's Statement
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04/16/2013
Some Answers, but Still More Questions About Attendant Care Benefits
2011 saw a number of significant changes to workers’ compensation law in North Carolina.
more information03/11/2013
Automatic Credit for Overpayment of Benefits
Where did it go and will it come back?
more information03/08/2013
Clumsiness is not a Defense
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02/20/2013
We Don’t Need No Stinking Hearings
Mediations in North Carolina are an attractive alternative to Litigation
more information02/11/2013
Trimming the Fat: Is the Employer Obligated to Provide Incidental Treatment so that a Related Condition can Receive Treatment?
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01/21/2013
Navigating the Minefield of North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Penalties and Sanctions
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01/14/2013
2013: A Look Ahead in South Carolina
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12/05/2012
Winning the Battle and Losing the War: Sending Subpoenas Across State Lines
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12/04/2012
Vocational Rehabilitation: New Legislation, New Concerns in North Carolina
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09/05/2012
SCWCC Approves Increase in Informal Conference and Hearing Costs
At the August 27, 2012, business meeting, the Commission approved an increase in the informal conference cost assessment pursuant to R67-804.
more information07/30/2012
NC Legislature Passes Revisions to NC Workers' Compensation Act
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07/16/2012
SC Workers' Compensation Commission Announces New Mileage Reimbursement Rate Effective July 1, 2012
On Friday, July 13, the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission announced a new mileage reimbursement rate of $0.555 per mile. The new rate is effective as of July 1, 2012.
visit link03/29/2012
Top 5 Traps in NC Workers' Compensation Reform: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
North Carolina General Statute §97-32.2 codifies the use of vocational rehabilitation services in a workers’ compensation claim. There are several provisions of this statute that may affect your decision to initiate vocational rehabilitation efforts on claims arising on or after June 24, 2011.
more information03/22/2012
Top 5 Traps in NC Workers' Compensation Reform: Oral Communications with Authorized Treating Physicians
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03/19/2012
Melody James Appointed to SC Workers' Compensation Commission
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03/16/2012
Top 5 Traps in NC Workers' Compensation Reform: Access to Medical Information
North Carolina General Statute §97-25.6(c) creates a hierarchy by which relevant medical information can be obtained from an employee’s authorized health care provider. This section specifically states that relevant medical information shall be requested and provided as outlined in subsections 1, 2 and 3.
more information03/12/2012
Top 5 Traps in NC Workers' Compensation Reform: Second Opinion Examinations on Permanent Disability
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03/08/2012
Gene McCaskill Confirmed as SC Workers Compensation Commissioner
The South Carolina Senate has confirmed the governor's appointment of Gene McCaskill to the SC Workers' Compensation Commission.
more information03/01/2012
Top 5 Traps in NC Workers' Compensation Reform: Second Opinion Examinations
There have been many questions regarding the scope and impact of this reform. As part of our continuing effort to keep you informed, MG&C presents our Top Five Traps in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Reform. Beginning this week, and for the next four weeks, we will address some of the most common concerns that have arisen since the reform became effective. We hope that this will have a positive impact on your ability to effectively manage claims.
more information08/23/2007
The Truth About Title Insurance
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08/06/2007
Myths Surrounding Life Insurance Policies, Individual Retirement Accounts, and 401(k)s
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08/06/2007
Lenders: A Judgment on a Note Does Not Extinguish Your Right to Foreclose on a Mortgage
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03/30/2007
Procurement in South Carolina: How to Successfully Compete for Government Contracts
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03/26/2007
Top Ten Hot Topics for Employers to Consider in 2007
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01/03/2007
It's Okay To Be Sorry: The New South Carolina Unanticipated Medical Outcome Reconciliation Act
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09/06/2006
An Anatomy of the 2006 Legislative Effort to Reform Workers’ Compensation
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08/29/2006
Empoyee Injuries & Illnesses Trigger Comprehensive Analysis (Hypothetical)
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08/14/2006
Repetitive Motion Claims
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08/11/2006
Accidental History: Expansion of the Meaning of “Accident” as Contemplated by the Act
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