The turning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on the key developments of the prior year. What were the top stories ...

What is the industry's reaction to potential changes to the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit system to address provider and counselor fraud?Read More... This content is for premium subscribers.

Federal officials secured one guilty plea in a workers' comp fraud case, but others are still uncharged. What was the scam, and might an Orange County Judge be involved?Read More... This content is ...

The Contractors State Licensing Board approved a plan to continue an exemption from workers' comp for contractors that operate without employees but increases penalties for those who cheat. Who would ...

Why is the California Department of Insurance seeking a larger portion of the anti-fraud funds provided to District Attorneys by California employers? What benefits are employers receiving in return ...

Why is the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board going to the California Supreme Court? Does one underlying case impact its operations? Will the WCAB be forced to decide cases timelier? Heady stuff for ...

The two main defendants in a long-running MEWA scheme that sold a purported alternative to workers' comp coverage seek acquittal and a new trial. What reason did they provide to the court?