WorkCompAcademy News - August 10, 2026

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: California Laws Might Not Protect Remote Workers in Other States. 9th Circuit Declines to Compel Arbitration of ERISA Claim. Suspension of SCIF Attorney for Failing Cybersecurity Tests Affirmed. Contract Formed Upon Carriers Acceptance of Policy-Limits Demand. Employer's Arbitration and Confidentiality Agreements Unconscionable. CWCI Reports Substantial Unexplained Increase in CT Claims. OLC Opinion: ADA's State "Integration Mandate" Not Required by Law. Top Court Rules Drugmaker Has No Duty to Speed Safer Drug to Market.