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Published October 16, 2019
Yan Falkinstein Earns a Take Nothing After Vigorous Cross-Examination
Congratulations to Yan Falkinstein of our San Fernando Valley office on a hard-earned Take Nothing! Ultimately Yan was able to prove to the satisfaction of the court that the filing was based upon clerical error of the PTP’s office and there was no factual or medical evidence to support the allegation, but in the alternative the Statute of Limitations would apply.
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Published October 16, 2019
Southern California Doctor Sentenced to Two Years Over Kickbacks
Dr. Timothy J. Hunt has been ordered to serve two years in federal prison and will forfeit $3 million after admitting to taking over $1.5 million in illegal kickbacks from Pacific Hospital of Long Beach over a five year period.
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Published October 11, 2019
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Thought of the Day
“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” ~ Kristin Armstrong
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Published September 23, 2019
25 face Federal charges in alleged fraud scheme
On Wednesday September 18th, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Central California announced charges against 25 entities, including 24 individuals and a pharmaceutical company for an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers and union health plans out of over $150 million.
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Published September 19, 2019
Governor Gavin Newsom signs labor bill AB5
On Wednesday September 18, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 5, a sweeping new labor law re-defining the distinction between “employees” and “independent contractors.”
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Published September 16, 2019
Division of Workers’ Compensation announces 2020 rates for Temporary Total Disability
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced an increase in the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates. The increase will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
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