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Trends in Workers' Compensation Fraud with Joe DePoloShane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Joe DePolo, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge overseeing a team of investigators and analysts in Southeastern Ohio.  Currently fraud accounts for millions of dollars in losses in Ohio and billions of dollars lost across the United States.  Mr. DePolo discusses the trends in different types of workers’ compensation fraud, as well as some the tools and technology used to help detect and stop fraud.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Negatives of Marijuana with Dr. Jeffrey HazelwoodShane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood, a pain management physician, on the topic of the possible negatives of prescribing medical marijuana for pain management in workers' compensation claims.  Dr. Hazelwood discusses recent studies, addiction statistics, the effects of polypharmacy and the expected real life outcomes of continued use of medical marijuana in his field. Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood is a pain management physician who has offices in Tennessee.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

ERISA Liens in Workers' Compensation Claims with John KolbIn this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong & Peake PLLC interview attorney John D. Kolb regarding ERISA liens in workers' compensation claims. John focuses on obtaining recoveries for his clients in ERISA matters, not just in workers' compensation claims, but in other fields as well.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Hard Truths About Soft Skills and Challenging People with Tommie Jo BrodeIn this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview Tommie Jo Brode of Venice Solutions Group regarding soft skills and how to deal with challenging people in challenging situations.Tommie is an attorney and consultant who focuses on workplace communication often between management and employees. Good communication can reduce litigation and costs for employers, both in the workers' compensation context and in the employment law context. Tommie graduated from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, and she works with clients regionally.  Tommie represents clients regionally from offices in Ohio and Florida.  She has defended employers in workers' compensation claims, along with EEOC, ADA, FMLA and other claims. She has also managed workers' compensation programs as well.  You can find Tommie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommie-jo-brode-469b1194/.To learn more a

Medical Marijuana for Patients Injured at Work with Dr. Scott RosenthalIn this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC interview Dr. Scott Rosenthal, a pain management physician, on the topic of medical marijuana for patients who are injured at work.Dr. Scott Rosenthal is a pain management physician who has offices in Philadelphia, along with other offices in Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenthal finds medical marijuana appropriate for some of his patients who are injured at work, including patients with neuropathic pain. He is board certified in anesthesiology with a certification in pain management and he obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship and pain management at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was recently part of a team involved in the study of medical marijuana at Temple University.To learn more about DRI and the Wo

The Air Ambulance Controversy with Steve TiptonThis week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC are joined by Steve Tipton of Flahive, Ogden & Latson to discuss the air ambulance billing controversy, and how the Airline Deregulation Act from the 1970s affects workers' compensation billing for air ambulance providers.   Steve Tipton has been defending employers and insurers for many years on these claims.  This is a rare situation where employers’ and plaintiffs’ interests may align.He discusses the arc of these claims with recent Federal litigation. Air ambulance providers argue that workers' compensation fee schedules do not apply and that they can charge their market rates. Employers and insurers argue that workers' compensation laws should apply and that they should be able to charge their reasonable and customary rate, and that air ambulance fees should be reigned in. You can find Steve Tipton here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tipton-65a85416/

Incoming Chair, Matt Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit, Michigan, talks with incoming Vice-Chair, Stephanie Short of Great American Insurance Company in Washington State, about the upcoming year for the DRI Aviation Law Committee.To learn more about DRI and the Aviation Law Committee visit DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Injury to Insight: The Future of AI In Workers Compensation with Michael MilsteinThis week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law, www.chartwelllaw.com, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC, www.armstrongpeake.com, are joined by Michael Milstein of Downey & Lenkov to discuss the growth of Artificial Intelligence in the handling of workers’ compensation claims. Michael takes a dive into the use of AI by insurers and claims professionals and how the data obtained through AI can assist attorneys in better predicting the outcome of claims including the claim value and potential fraud. Michael discusses the uses and the state of AI in workers’ compensation currently, with an eye toward the future of AI for insurers and attorneys. There are also serious risks that must be considered when personal information is involved in data collection and when attorneys choose to rely on AI without checking for its accuracy. You can find Michael on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-milstein-741a9a58/ at hi

In this episode of DRI's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy podcast, hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry welcome business, entertainment, and technology attorney Afam Okeke to talk about Artificial Intelligence in the law. You can find more about Afam through his website, https://www.aiolegal.com/, and LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/in/afam-okeke.To learn more about DRI and the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity#DRICybersecurity#cybersecurity #CyberLaw #dataprivacy #dataprotection #privacy #cyberattack

Where Did My Adjuster Go? with Jake Acosta. This week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law, www.chartwelllaw.com, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC, www.armstrongpeake.com, are joined by Jake Acosta, a director at BDO LLP, www.bdo.com, a leading consultant for insurers, TPAs and self-insured employers to assist in improving their operations. Jake covers the recent trends discussing why workers' compensation adjusters and claims representatives leave for other jobs and what employers, insurers, TPAs and self-insured employers can do to retain their employees. Jake also covers streamlining operations and his research on team efficiency. Ultimately, employee retention and team efficiency lead to better operations and profitability.You can find Jake on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-acosta-scla-94aab716/.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

The Past, Present, and Future of Medicare Set-Asides with Rafael Gonzalez. In this initial episode of DRI’s Comp Conversations, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law, www.chartwelllaw.com, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC, www.armstrongpeake.com speak with Rafael Gonzalez of Cattie and Gonzalez, Cattielaw.com, about Medicare secondary payer issues and compliance, including how best to consider and protect the interests of Medicare/ CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Rafael discusses the history of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and how we got to where we are today. Most importantly, Rafael discusses coming changes in this arena with stringent fines and new rules becoming effective February 2024. You can find Rafael on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelgonzalezesq/ and at his website Cattielaw.com. To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, TX speaks with Guinness World Record holder Jessica Cox about her experiences as the first person certified to fly an airplane with only her feet as well as her custom Impossible Airplane, the first exclusively foot-controlled airplane in aviation history.To learn more about DRI and the Aviation Law Committee visit DRI.org.

Lee Schmeer of Victor Rane in Philadelphia, PA speaks with Zipline's Aviation Regulatory Counsel Lauren Haertlein about the fascinating work Zipline is doing in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and autonomous aircraft delivery markets and how Lauren helps to guide Zipline as it works with regulatory bodies in the U.S. and abroad.To learn more about DRI and the Aviation Law Committee visit DRI.org.

Improving diversity is an issue that should be on every employer’s mind. Your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by Cedric A. Pickett, an adjunct professor at the North Carolina Central University School of Law and fellow with NCCU’s Technology Law & Policy Center. Cedric talks about his journey in the law and NCCU’s efforts to best prepare its students to enter the cybersecurity and data privacy legal workforce. You can find Cedric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricpickett, and learn more about the NCCU TechLaw & Policy Center, including its upcoming summit here: https://law.nccu.edu/academics/techlawcenter/.To learn more about DRI and the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee visit DRI.org.

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with Emily Paslawski and Marin Leci of Borden Ladner and Gervais’ Toronto and Calgary offices, respectively, about their upcoming DRI article regarding competing in Canada’s defense sector and litigating aviation claims in Canada.To learn more about DRI or become a member visit DRI.org.

Jim Kiser of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with aviation writer and safety specialist Christine Negroni about her insights and observations regarding aircraft investigations, both as a journalist and from her years of serving attorneys as chief of investigations for air accidents and aviation-related terrorism.

Who doesn’t love cookies? That may be more of a loaded question than one may think. Your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by privacy and data security attorney Alex Pearce of Wyrick Robbins to talk about cookies. https://www.wyrick.com/people/alex-m-pearce. No, not the never-ending debate between chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin: Cookies as a tracking technology. Alex has dedicated his legal practice privacy and data security law, and assists his clients with compliance strategies, policy development, incident responses, and data privacy regulatory and litigation matters. Alex helps us better understand potential useful for tracking technologies, guides us through the regulatory and statutory frameworks governing their uses, and offers insights on appropriate use of these technologies. You can gain even more useful insights from Alex and his team on Wyrick’s “Practical Privacy” blog: https://practicalprivacy.wyrick.com/.

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with David Knapp of Clyde & Co – New York about the New York Grieving Families Act and how it may have an impact on aviation wrongful death lawsuits.

Live from New York! SLG chair and vice chair Bill Bulfer and Phil Graham explain their vision for the SLG and the podcast.