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Critical Pathology Fee Schedule Update Changes California Workers’ Compensation in 2026
August 26, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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California DMEPOS Fee Schedule Rates Updated for July 2026
August 24, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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Major Physician Fee Schedule Changes Affect California Workers’ Compensation Providers
August 21, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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California QME Examination Applications Open for October 2026 Evaluators
Jennifer BauderAugust 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…
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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…
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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…
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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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California Court Reviews Attorney Duties in Aggregate Personal Injury Settlements
Jennifer BauderAugust 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…
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August 3, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — An important California appellate decision is placing renewed attention on aggregate…
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Tesla Autopilot Verdict Could Influence California Personal Injury Litigation
Jennifer BauderJuly 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…
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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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Return-to-Work Planning Receives Greater Clinical Attention
July 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 continue evolving through recent developments…
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Critical Pathology Fee Schedule Update Changes California Workers’ Compensation in 2026
August 26, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation providers are adapting to another reimbursement update after the Division of Workers’ Compensation issued a July 6 update affecting pathology and clinical laboratory services. The change incorporates applicable Medicare updates that took effect in July 2026 and provides an important billing consideration for…
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Critical Pathology Fee Schedule Update Changes California Workers’ Compensation in 2026
August 26, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation providers are adapting to another reimbursement update after the Division of Workers’ Compensation issued a July 6 update affecting pathology and clinical laboratory services. The change incorporates applicable Medicare updates that took effect in July 2026 and provides an important billing consideration for…
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California DMEPOS Fee Schedule Rates Updated for July 2026
August 24, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation providers, suppliers, and billing professionals are adjusting to updated reimbursement rules after the Division of Workers’ Compensation incorporated the third-quarter 2026 Medicare update into the state’s Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies portion of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The updated DMEPOS…
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Major Physician Fee Schedule Changes Affect California Workers’ Compensation Providers
August 21, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation providers are adjusting to another round of reimbursement changes following a July 9 order from the Division of Workers’ Compensation updating the physician fee schedule for services provided beginning July 1, 2026. The third-quarter 2026 changes apply to the Physician Services and Non-Physician…
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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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Critical Pathology Fee Schedule Update Changes California Workers’ Compensation in 2026
August 26, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation providers are adapting to another reimbursement update after the Division of Workers’ Compensation issued a July 6 update affecting pathology and clinical laboratory services. The change incorporates applicable Medicare updates that took effect in July 2026 and provides an important billing consideration for…
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California DMEPOS Fee Schedule Rates Updated for July 2026
August 24, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation providers, suppliers, and billing professionals are adjusting to updated reimbursement rules after the Division of Workers’ Compensation incorporated the third-quarter 2026 Medicare update into the state’s Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies portion of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The updated DMEPOS…
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Major Physician Fee Schedule Changes Affect California Workers’ Compensation Providers
August 21, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California workers’ compensation providers are adjusting to another round of reimbursement changes following a July 9 order from the Division of Workers’ Compensation updating the physician fee schedule for services provided beginning July 1, 2026. The third-quarter 2026 changes apply to the Physician Services and Non-Physician…
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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…