WorkCompAcademy News - March 12 2012

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Applicant Attorneys Prevail in Malpractice Claim over Compromise and Release. Examiner's Release of Psyche Report Was Wrong, but Caused No Damage. Court of Appeal Rules in Battle Between Comp Defense Lawyers. Attorney Awarded $1.9 Million Fee In Subrogation Case Despite Court Rule. Contractor's Association Applauds Crackdown. More Costly Robotic Surgeries are Safer. Liberty Mutual Income Falls 78% For the Year. L.A. WCAB Assailant Gets 11 Years to Life. WCRI Publishes WC State Comparison Tool. DWC Sets Next Filing Expo in Sacramento on April 5.