May 1, 2025 | San Francisco, CA — MedLegalNews.com — WCIRB Proposes 11.2% Hike: The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has submitted its proposed September 1, 2025, Pure Premium Rate Filing to the California Department of Insurance (CDI). The average advisory pure premium rate reflects an 11.2% increase over the prior year […]
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April 28, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com -Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation designating April 28, 2025, as Workers’ Memorial Day in California. The declaration honors workers who have lost their lives or suffered serious injury or illness on the job, while urging Californians to reflect on the importance of workplace safety. A
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April 30, 2025 | Malibu, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Janitorial Registration Program violations have resulted in $80,000 in fines for Pepperdine University and four janitorial contractors, according to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO). The enforcement action followed an investigation revealing that Pepperdine had contracted unregistered janitorial companies, in breach of California labor laws. Employers
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April 28, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1870, also known as the Good Faith Bill, a reform aimed at curbing unjustified delays in workers’ compensation claims and holding insurers accountable for bad-faith conduct. If enacted, the bill could significantly transform how benefits are administered and
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April 28, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com – A California appeals court has reversed a previous FEHA claim dismissal under the state’s anti-SLAPP statute, allowing the plaintiff’s retaliation lawsuit to proceed The case stems from a workplace retaliation lawsuit. Initially, the trial court granted a special motion to strike under the Strategic Lawsuit
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April 28, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California insurance fraud case leads to major sentencing in Sacramento: On April 23, 2025, Martha Toro, owner of MT Janitorial Services, pled no contest to felony charges of insurance fraud and tax evasion. The Honorable David Bonilla sentenced her to 270 days in county jail and
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April 25, 2025 | Oakland, CA– MedLegalNews.com — DWC pharmacy fee calculator testing is now underway in California as the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) releases its new tool to preview how future pharmacy reimbursements will be calculated. Launched on April 25, 2025, the calculator is part of DWC’s broader effort to streamline billing accuracy,
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April 25, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Oakland — The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) have announced the appointment of Casey Gallagher to the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA). Gallagher, who will serve as an Employee Representative, brings over a decade of experience expanding workforce development programs in
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April 24, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Sacramento — The California Assembly Insurance Committee advanced two bills this week that could significantly impact the administration of workers’ compensation claims: AB 1329, which reforms the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), and AB 1870, which modifies the Independent Bill Review (IBR) process for medical billing disputes. AB
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April 23, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bill 1329 (Ortega) to confront the mounting challenges facing the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). With costs skyrocketing and inconsistent standards driving litigation, the bill aims to strengthen oversight, tighten eligibility rules, and ensure the Fund’s future viability. Why SIBTF Needs Urgent Reform
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