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VIRGINIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION ANNOUNCES PILOT PROGRAM FOR PETITIONING AUTHORIZATION OF MEDICAL TREATMENT

March 23, 2022

Jason A. Mullins, Of Counsel On December 1, 2021, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that it will launch a pilot program for Petitioning Authorization…

Cameron Bell Obtains Dismissal of Federal Class Action

March 24, 2021

On March 19, 2021, in an opinion by Hon. James P. Jones of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Cameron Bell…

March is… National Ladder Safety Month!

March 4, 2021

March is National Ladder Safety Month. This March, individuals and companies across the country will come together to promote ladder safety and decrease the number…

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STEPPING UP INVESTIGATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF INITIAL FACT DEVELOPMENT IN INJURIES INVOLVING STEPS, STAIRS, CURBS AND DELIVERIES

May 3, 2022

Elizabeth O’Dea, Associate Attorney Over the last few years, the Commission has issued numerous fact-specific opinions, specifically in cases where an injury involves stepping up…

The Attorney-Client Privilege: What Businesses and In-House Counsel Need to Know

July 14, 2020

PennStuart offers the following food for thought on the issue of the attorney-client privilege and communications in the business context. Are you protected? For specific legal advice…

SBA Programs: What Small Businesses Need to Know

April 2, 2020

PennStuart is working hard to monitor and advise clients on new issues as they develop. We have assembled a task force of business attorneys to…