June 11, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com – AB 1870, effective January 1, 2025, significantly expands California employers’ obligations regarding workers’ compensation notices. Under the amended Labor Code Section 3550, employers must now inform employees about their right to consult with a licensed attorney for workers’ compensation claims. This law promotes transparency and helps

June 9, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Supreme Court has ruled to reinstate workers’ comp death benefits, confirming that families can qualify for compensation even if the workplace injury only contributed to an employee’s death. This key ruling strengthens workers’ rights across the state and clarifies the legal standard for

June 6, 2025 | San Jose, CA — MedLegalNews.com — In a landmark workers’ comp fraud case, a San Jose security firm owner has been sentenced for orchestrating a $3.4 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme. This case underscores the serious consequences of underreporting wages to avoid insurance premiums and highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by the

June 5, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Effective June 1, 2025, the California DWC MTUS Fee Schedule 2025 updates take effect, introducing important changes to treatment guidelines and reimbursement rates across the state’s workers’ compensation system. These changes aim to align treatment protocols with current medical evidence and adjust reimbursement rates to reflect contemporary healthcare costs.