WorkCompAcademy News - December 13, 2010

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Third District Court of Appeal Disagrees with the Duncan COLA Case. Neuropsychologist Not Always Qualified to Testify About Causation of Brain Injury. Farm Owner Not Special Employer of Contract Farm Worker an Not Protected by Exclusive Remedy. California Employers See Lower Ex-Mods With New Rating Formula. DWC Names Appointees to Ethics Advisory Committee. Mileage Rate Increases to 51 Cents Per Mile in 2011. Cal/OSHA Issues New Regulations for Diacetyl Food Flavoring. Insurance Industry Outlook Improving, Slightly. New Research Offers Hope for Chronic Pain Treatment. E-Comp Offers Pay-As-You-Go Workers' Comp Program.