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California QME Examination Applications Open for October 2026 Evaluators
August 19, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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California Medical-Legal Mileage Reimbursement Rises to 76 Cents Per Mile in 2026
August 17, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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Newsom Defamation Lawsuit Advances After Delaware Supreme Court Decision
August 14, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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Landmark PFAS Settlements Highlight Growing Toxic Exposure Liability in 2026
Jennifer BauderAugust 12, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — PFAS settlements involving New Jersey and major chemical manufacturers are drawing renewed attention to the legal and financial consequences of contamination involving so-called “forever chemicals.” A federal court recently approved settlements valued at approximately $2.5 billion involving New Jersey, DuPont-related companies,…
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Mesothelioma Verdicts Continue to Shape California Tort Litigation in 2026
August 10, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Mesothelioma verdicts continue influencing California personal injury litigation as major asbestos-related jury awards and appellate decisions place renewed attention on product liability, causation evidence, expert testimony, and damages. Two developments from 2026 demonstrate the continuing significance of asbestos litigation in California…
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California Court Orders New Trial After Expert Witness Disclosure Dispute
August 7, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Expert witness disclosure remains one of the most closely scrutinized aspects of California civil litigation following a recent appellate decision ordering a limited retrial on economic damages in a significant personal injury case. In Montez v. Perez, the California Court of…
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Hospital Negligence Appellate Decision Highlights Patient Safety Duties in California
August 5, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Hospital negligence remains a significant area of healthcare litigation following a California appellate decision examining institutional liability arising from allegations of patient abuse at a rehabilitation hospital. In Sobalvarro v. Vibra Health Care, the California Court of Appeal reviewed legal issues involving hospital negligence, including whether…
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California Court Reviews Attorney Duties in Aggregate Personal Injury Settlements
August 3, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — An important California appellate decision is placing renewed attention on aggregate settlement practices and the ethical responsibilities attorneys owe clients during complex personal injury litigation. In Doe 1 v. McGrath Kavinoky LLP, the California Court of Appeal addressed claims brought by former clients who alleged they…
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Tesla Autopilot Verdict Could Influence California Personal Injury Litigation
July 31, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The recent Tesla Autopilot verdict is expected to become one of the most closely watched product liability decisions of 2026 as attorneys, insurers, medical experts, and manufacturers evaluate its potential impact on autonomous vehicle litigation across the United States. A Florida jury awarded approximately $243 million…
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Evidence-Based Medicine Continues Driving Treatment Decisions
Jennifer BauderJuly 27, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Evidence based medicine continues to shape treatment decisions throughout California’s workers’ compensation system as physicians, Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), utilization review physicians, and Independent Medical Review (IMR) organizations increasingly rely on scientifically supported clinical guidelines when evaluating medical care. Recent developments…
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July 27, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Evidence based medicine continues to shape treatment decisions throughout California’s workers’…
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Return-to-Work Planning Receives Greater Clinical Attention
Jennifer BauderJuly 24, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Return to work planning continues to receive greater clinical attention throughout California’s workers’ compensation system as physicians increasingly focus on documenting functional capacity, modified duty recommendations, work restrictions, and measurable recovery milestones. These elements have become increasingly important as medical-legal expectations…
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Medical Documentation Continues to Influence Workers’ Compensation Outcomes
July 22, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical documentation continues to play a defining role in California’s workers’ compensation system as physicians, Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), attorneys, and claims professionals navigate an increasingly evidence-driven medical-legal environment. Recent discussions surrounding Qualified Medical Evaluator availability, Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) updates, Independent Medical Review (IMR)…
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Medical Necessity Standards Continue Evolving in California Workers’ Compensation
July 17, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical necessity standards continue to evolve within California’s workers’ compensation system as regulators, physicians, and claims professionals place increasing emphasis on evidence-based medicine, comprehensive documentation, and well-supported treatment justification. Ongoing updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) and continuing activity by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics…
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California QME Examination Applications Open for October 2026 Evaluators
August 19, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s medical-legal system is preparing for another round of physician qualification as the Division of Workers’ Compensation continues accepting applications for the October 2026 QME examination. The application period, which began July 8, provides physicians with an opportunity to pursue Qualified Medical Evaluator status and participate…
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California QME Examination Applications Open for October 2026 Evaluators
August 19, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s medical-legal system is preparing for another round of physician qualification as the Division of Workers’ Compensation continues accepting applications for the October 2026 QME examination. The application period, which began July 8, provides physicians with an opportunity to pursue Qualified Medical Evaluator status and participate…
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California Medical-Legal Mileage Reimbursement Rises to 76 Cents Per Mile in 2026
August 17, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation participants are adjusting to a new medical-legal mileage reimbursement rate after the Division of Workers’ Compensation announced an increase from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mile for qualifying travel connected with medical and medical-legal services. The revised rate became effective July 1,…
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Newsom Defamation Lawsuit Advances After Delaware Supreme Court Decision
August 14, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Newsom defamation lawsuit continues to attract national attention after the Delaware Supreme Court declined Fox News’ request for an interlocutory review of an earlier ruling allowing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $787 million defamation case to proceed. The dispute places questions concerning public-figure defamation, media liability,…
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Landmark PFAS Settlements Highlight Growing Toxic Exposure Liability in 2026
August 12, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — PFAS settlements involving New Jersey and major chemical manufacturers are drawing renewed attention to the legal and financial consequences of contamination involving so-called “forever chemicals.” A federal court recently approved settlements valued at approximately $2.5 billion involving New Jersey, DuPont-related companies, Chemours, Corteva, and 3M. The…
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Mesothelioma Verdicts Continue to Shape California Tort Litigation in 2026
August 10, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Mesothelioma verdicts continue influencing California personal injury litigation as major asbestos-related jury awards and appellate decisions place renewed attention on product liability, causation evidence, expert testimony, and damages. Two developments from 2026 demonstrate the continuing significance of asbestos litigation in California courts: a Los Angeles County…
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California Court Orders New Trial After Expert Witness Disclosure Dispute
August 7, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Expert witness disclosure remains one of the most closely scrutinized aspects of California civil litigation following a recent appellate decision ordering a limited retrial on economic damages in a significant personal injury case. In Montez v. Perez, the California Court of Appeal reversed a $6.36 million…
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Hospital Negligence Appellate Decision Highlights Patient Safety Duties in California
August 5, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Hospital negligence remains a significant area of healthcare litigation following a California appellate decision examining institutional liability arising from allegations of patient abuse at a rehabilitation hospital. In Sobalvarro v. Vibra Health Care, the California Court of Appeal reviewed legal issues involving hospital negligence, including whether…
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California Court Reviews Attorney Duties in Aggregate Personal Injury Settlements
August 3, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — An important California appellate decision is placing renewed attention on aggregate settlement practices and the ethical responsibilities attorneys owe clients during complex personal injury litigation. In Doe 1 v. McGrath Kavinoky LLP, the California Court of Appeal addressed claims brought by former clients who alleged they…
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Tesla Autopilot Verdict Could Influence California Personal Injury Litigation
July 31, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The recent Tesla Autopilot verdict is expected to become one of the most closely watched product liability decisions of 2026 as attorneys, insurers, medical experts, and manufacturers evaluate its potential impact on autonomous vehicle litigation across the United States. A Florida jury awarded approximately $243 million…
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Occupational Medicine Research Continues Influencing California Practice
July 29, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Occupational medicine continues evolving as new clinical research shapes how physicians evaluate workplace injuries, develop treatment plans, estimate recovery expectations, and assess disability duration within California’s workers’ compensation system. Rather than changing regulations overnight, emerging scientific evidence steadily influences day-to-day medical practice by helping physicians apply…
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California QME Examination Applications Open for October 2026 Evaluators
August 19, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s medical-legal system is preparing for another round of physician qualification as the Division of Workers’ Compensation continues accepting applications for the October 2026 QME examination. The application period, which began July 8, provides physicians with an opportunity to pursue Qualified Medical Evaluator status and participate…
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California Medical-Legal Mileage Reimbursement Rises to 76 Cents Per Mile in 2026
August 17, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation participants are adjusting to a new medical-legal mileage reimbursement rate after the Division of Workers’ Compensation announced an increase from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mile for qualifying travel connected with medical and medical-legal services. The revised rate became effective July 1,…
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Newsom Defamation Lawsuit Advances After Delaware Supreme Court Decision
August 14, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Newsom defamation lawsuit continues to attract national attention after the Delaware Supreme Court declined Fox News’ request for an interlocutory review of an earlier ruling allowing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $787 million defamation case to proceed. The dispute places questions concerning public-figure defamation, media liability,…
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Landmark PFAS Settlements Highlight Growing Toxic Exposure Liability in 2026
August 12, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — PFAS settlements involving New Jersey and major chemical manufacturers are drawing renewed attention to the legal and financial consequences of contamination involving so-called “forever chemicals.” A federal court recently approved settlements valued at approximately $2.5 billion involving New Jersey, DuPont-related companies, Chemours, Corteva, and 3M. The…
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Mesothelioma Verdicts Continue to Shape California Tort Litigation in 2026
August 10, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Mesothelioma verdicts continue influencing California personal injury litigation as major asbestos-related jury awards and appellate decisions place renewed attention on product liability, causation evidence, expert testimony, and damages. Two developments from 2026 demonstrate the continuing significance of asbestos litigation in California courts: a Los Angeles County…
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California Court Orders New Trial After Expert Witness Disclosure Dispute
August 7, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Expert witness disclosure remains one of the most closely scrutinized aspects of California civil litigation following a recent appellate decision ordering a limited retrial on economic damages in a significant personal injury case. In Montez v. Perez, the California Court of Appeal reversed a $6.36 million…
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Hospital Negligence Appellate Decision Highlights Patient Safety Duties in California
August 5, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Hospital negligence remains a significant area of healthcare litigation following a California appellate decision examining institutional liability arising from allegations of patient abuse at a rehabilitation hospital. In Sobalvarro v. Vibra Health Care, the California Court of Appeal reviewed legal issues involving hospital negligence, including whether…
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California Court Reviews Attorney Duties in Aggregate Personal Injury Settlements
August 3, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — An important California appellate decision is placing renewed attention on aggregate settlement practices and the ethical responsibilities attorneys owe clients during complex personal injury litigation. In Doe 1 v. McGrath Kavinoky LLP, the California Court of Appeal addressed claims brought by former clients who alleged they…
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Tesla Autopilot Verdict Could Influence California Personal Injury Litigation
July 31, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The recent Tesla Autopilot verdict is expected to become one of the most closely watched product liability decisions of 2026 as attorneys, insurers, medical experts, and manufacturers evaluate its potential impact on autonomous vehicle litigation across the United States. A Florida jury awarded approximately $243 million…
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Occupational Medicine Research Continues Influencing California Practice
July 29, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Occupational medicine continues evolving as new clinical research shapes how physicians evaluate workplace injuries, develop treatment plans, estimate recovery expectations, and assess disability duration within California’s workers’ compensation system. Rather than changing regulations overnight, emerging scientific evidence steadily influences day-to-day medical practice by helping physicians apply…