Periodically, our attorneys will have articles published in certain areas of practice on relevant topics. Here you will find our current newsletters and other articles of interest.
- LWDN Success StoriesJan 2012
Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Kenneth D. Veit and Benjamin T. Reese are now members of the firm. (Read More)
- LWDN Quick FlashDec 2011
In two recent decisions, the Tennessee Court of Appeals has quelled efforts by employers to challenge the authority of Tennessee Department of Labor ("TDOL") Specialists to compel payment of benefits in workers' compensation cases. In Tyson Foods (Re: Sandra Gibson) v. Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, No. E2010-002277-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Oct. (Read More)
- LWDN Quick FlashOct 2011
‘Til Death Do Us (Sometimes) Part:
The New Priority Right to Recover for Wrongful Death in Tennessee (Read More) - LWDN Quick FlashJun 2011
Summary of Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011
Enacted June 16, 2011 (Read More) - LWDN Quick FlashJun 2011
TENNESSEE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT
SUMMARY OF 2011 LEGISLATIVE CHANGESSettlements/Future Medical Benefits
§ 50-6-206(a)(2): Except in cases of permanent and total disability, the parties may negotiate closure of future medical benefits; provided that the approving TDOL Specialist or Court make specific findings that Medicare and Tenncare liability have been addressed in the settlement. (Read More)
- LWDN Quick FlashJun 2011
This legislation is awaiting the Governors signature, as of June 6, 2011.
On Saturday, May 24, 2011 at 10:45 p.m. the Tennessee Legislature adjourned, sine die. However, in the wee hours of the last day of the legislative session, PCI was successful in amending the summary judgment law back to the pre-Hannon decision.
This was another major win for PCI in Tennessee! The bulletin summarizes some of its key provisions of the legislation.
Read the Summary of this Legislation in the pdf attached.
