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- Dec
- 2020
2021 Alabama Mileage Reimbursement Rate Update
Effective January 1, 2021, the mileage reimbursement rate for Alabama will be 56.0 cents per mile, a 1.5 cent decrease from 2020. …
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- 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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