Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse

Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse

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March 3, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Construction Company Cited: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued $157,500 in citations to W. A. Rasic Construction after a tragic trench collapse claimed the life of an employee. The company violated multiple workplace safety regulations, leading to this preventable incident. Incident Overview On […]

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California Invests $25 Million to Protect Workers, Support Fire Recovery Efforts

Support Fire Recovery Efforts: California Invests $25 Million to Protect Workers

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March 19, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – Support Fire Recovery Efforts: The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced a $25 million investment in the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP). This project supports worker safety and educates employees about their rights. In addition, it aids fire recovery efforts across the state. Empowering Workers Through Outreach Support

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Court: Workers’ Comp Sole Remedy for School Volunteer Kuo

Court: Workers’ Comp Sole Remedy for School Volunteer Kuo

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March 18, 2025 – School Volunteer Catherine Kuo: The California Court of Appeal upheld a summary judgment favoring Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) in a lawsuit filed by Catherine Kuo’s family after her death during a volunteer event. Lawsuit Alleges Negligence and Premises Liability Kuo’s family sued DUSD, claiming negligence and premises liability for failing

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California Lawmakers Demand Answers Over $3.44 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout

California Lawmakers Demand Answers Over $3.44 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout

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March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews – California Lawmakers Demand Answers: California lawmakers are pressing Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration for details following the proposal of a $3.44 billion loan to stabilize Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents. The unexpected financial shortfall has triggered renewed scrutiny of the state’s healthcare spending, particularly its recent

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California Attorney General Bonta Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement in Fake Health Insurance Case

California Attorney General Bonta Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement in Fake Health Insurance Case

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March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $1.3 million settlement against Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) for illegally advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to more than 2,000 Californians. The settlement bars these companies from marketing or operating in California and

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Melissa Flores Appointed as CHSWC Executive Officer

Melissa Flores Appointed as CHSWC Executive Officer

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March 13, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – Melissa Flores Appointed: The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) has named Melissa A. Flores as its new Executive Officer, effective March 11, 2025. Flores brings decades of leadership experience in public service, board relations, and strategic communications. Her appointment aligns with CHSWC’s mission to

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DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine

DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine

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March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have finalized a rule expanding access to buprenorphine treatment via telemedicine. This update allows physicians to prescribe schedule III-V controlled substances, including buprenorphine, for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment—even through audio-only telemedicine encounters. Key

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DAS Appoints Orrian Willis to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

DAS Appoints Orrian Willis to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

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March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – DAS Appoints Orrian Willis: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the appointment of Orrian Willis as a public representative on the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA). Willis will provide public agency perspectives on apprenticeship expansion and workforce development. His term extends through November 2028. A

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CMA President Condemns Congress' Failure to Prevent Medicare Cuts

CMA President Condemns Congress’ Failure to Prevent Medicare Cuts

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March 10, 2025, MedLegalNews.com – CMA President Condemns Congress: California Medical Association (CMA) President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., expressed deep frustration over Congress’ failure to prevent another round of Medicare payment cuts to physicians. Despite bipartisan support for fixing the broken Medicare payment system, lawmakers have failed to protect patient access to care — triggering widespread

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CA Insurance Commissioner Reappoints Two to WCIRB Governing Committee

CA Insurance Commissioner Reappoints Two to WCIRB Governing Committee

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March 10, 2025 – California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has reappointed Mitch Steiger and C. Bryan Little to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) Governing Committee, reinforcing California’s commitment to maintaining fair and balanced workers’ compensation insurance practices. The reappointments aim to strengthen the oversight of premium rates, policy regulations, and worker classifications across

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