WorkCompAcademy News - November 18, 2013

David L. Jimenez California Supreme Court Affirms Valdez Decision and Opens Pandora's Box. Federal Judge to Sign Statewide Injunction Against Lien Activation Fee. Old Settlement Precludes NFL Player's New Claim. WCAB Rescinds Its Decision on AMA Guides 6th Edition. Johnson and Johnson Settles Hip Replacement Lawsuits for $4 Billion. Orange County Physician Sentenced to 11 Years for Prescribing Opiates From Starbucks. Researchers Review Opioid Treatment Guidelines. DWC Posts New QME Panel Request Forms. CWCI Says Private Self-Insured Claims are Stable With Declining Frequency. DWC Announces Public Hearing for RBRVS Fee Schedule.