WorkCompAcademy News - August 2, 2021

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories:No Jury Trial In Superior Court Comp Coverage Dispute. Pfizer Legal Battle Over Anti Kickback Law Heats Up. Correctional Officer's Off-Duty Weight lifting Not AOE-COE. 11 Skilled Nursing Facilities Resolve Fraud Claims for $2M. Organized International Crime Behind Fraudulent UI Claims. WCIRB Report Shows First Combined Ratio Over 100% Since 2012. DWC Sets Hearing for Copy Service Fee Schedule Updates. Grocery Chain Cited for $115K in COVID Sick Pay Violation. California Restrictions Tighten as New COVID Wave Spikes. Mandatory Drug Monitoring Databases Reduced Opioid Use.