WorkCompAcademy News - December 6, 2010

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Carrier's Denial of Claim Does Not Limit Exclusive Remedy Doctrine. Concrete Company Owners Accused of Tax Evasion and Insurance Fraud. Drug Makers Cut Tens of Thousands of Jobs. Fireman's Fund Insurance Rating Lowered To 'A+,' Outlook Stable. County of Los Angeles Distributes Annual Risk Management Report. Workers’ Compensation Information System Regulations Approved. 2011 Workers' Comp Assessment Rates Announced. Report Questions OSHA Effectiveness. Former DWC Administrative Director Appointed to Court of Appeal. State Fund Names Tom Clark as COO.