Cory DeCresenza, Esquire Despite the common refrain of “coverage cannot be waived” often repeated in New York Workers’ Compensation claims involving matters where coverage issues are later unearthed, recent caselaw suggests that in certain situations, insurance carriers can end up liable for …
Sarasota, FL Team Scores a Major Victory
Daniel DeMay, Esquire & Samuel Earp, Esquire The firm’s Sarasota, Florida, team scored a major victory August 7, when they defeated an illegal immigrant’s bid for workers' compensation permanent total disability benefits. It’s a case that could have broad implications for the Florida …
Partner Mitchell Waldman Successfully Obtains Verdict
384 47th Place Condominium Association v. 380 47th Place Condominium AssociationMitchell Waldman, Esquire Docket No. CPM-L-131-22. Vaughan McLean Partner Mitchell Waldman, Esquire of the law firm’s Atlantic City office was successful in obtaining a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs after a …
Mike O’Donnell Discusses “Retreat from Ortiz” in Daily Business Review
R. Michael O'Donnell, Esquire R. Michael “Mike” O’Donnell authored the article “Florida First District Court of Appeals Retreats from Ortiz,” published in the Daily Business Review on July 11, 2024. In the article, Mike discusses the Court’s recent decision in American Airlines Grp. v. Lopez. …
Employers – Are You Prepared For July 1, 2024 Changes To Exempt Status?
Pamela G. Cochenour, Esquire Effective July 1, 2024, the threshold amount for employees to be exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime requirements will be raised from $684.00 per week to $844.00 per week. In addition, effective January 1, 2025, the threshold amount …
Steven Conrad v. Department of Transportation (Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board)
No. 557 C.D. 2022OPINION BY: Judge McCullough / FILED: February 26, 2024 In a Nutshell: Failure Of The IRE Physician To Review Three Years’ Worth Of Medical Records Leading Up To The Date Of The IRE Examination Does Not Invalidate His Impairment Rating Based Upon Lack Of An Adequate …
Vaughan McLean Rebrand and New Attorney News Featured in The Legal Intelligencer
News of the Vaughan McLean firm rebrand was featured in The Legal Intelligencer article “Vaughan McLean, Formerly Vaughan Baio, Appoints New Leader, While Pursuing Further Growth,” on May 9, 2024. The article highlighted the new role for Tracey McLean as co-leader of the firm alongside founder Joe …
Judge Francis J. Orlando Jr., A.J.S.C. (Retired) Joins Vaughan Baio – Media Coverage Round Up
In March, Judge Francis J. Orlando Jr., A.J.S.C. (Retired) joined Vaughan Baio to launch the firm’s new Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice group, drawing on his 20 year career as a judge in the Camden Vicinage – one of the New Jersey Superior Court’s largest and busiest divisions. Highly …