WorkCompAcademy News - August 31, 2026

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: For Differing Reasons - Supreme Court Affirms Mayor v WCAB. Employer Waives Arbitration Right By Litigation Delay. No "Defacto Cap" on $13M Noneconomic Damages in LAPD Case. Order Denying Renewed Motion to Arbitrate is Not Appealable. Startup Chaired by Former US Senator Resolves Upcoding Case for $24M. RAND Reports on Senate Bill 1160’s Impact on Utilization Review. New Los Angeles County's Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance in Effect. Pew Research Provides Public Input for AI Use in Comp Healthcare.