On August 14, 2020 the Alabama Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 8 which extended its previous orders concerning workers’ compensation and
taking witness testimony remotely during the pandemic. This means that the following rules will be in effect
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Fish Nelson & Holden, LLC is a law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation. The firm handles cases involving premises liability, products liability, personal injury, property loss, workers' compensation, employment law, and other tort actions. It primarily represents insurance carriers and self-insured employers. The firm also provides legal services related to trucking law, real estate closings, and general corporate law. Fish Nelson & Holden publishes blog content focused on developments in workers' compensation law, court rulings affecting insurance defense, and procedural updates in Alabama courts. Their publications serve to inform clients and legal professionals about relevant legal changes and case law in their practice areas.
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Alabama not Likely to Create COVID-19 Presumptions via Executive Order
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As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, governors in various states have issued executive orders which purport to create a presumption that COVID-19 is a compensable
occupational illness for certain employees. In most states where this has occurred, such presumption…
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
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On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled: Pandemonium in the Time of the Pandemic. This is the eighth in…
Alabama Workers’ Compensation Rate Change Effective July 1, 2020
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As of July 1, 2020, the maximum workers’ compensation payable is increased to $920.00 per week and the minimum is increased to $253.00 per week. The memorandum regarding the new minimum and maximum rates issued by the Director of the Alabama…
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
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On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled: Navigating Post-Injury Wage Earning Capacity in a COVID World. This is the…
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
By Publisher
On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled: Prepare and Respond: Challenges Employers May Face in the Post COVID-19 Work…
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
By Publisher
On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different states will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled: T.P. and Zoom and Psych Claims, Oh My! This is the fifth…
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host Another Free Webinar Regarding COVID-19
By Publisher
On Monday, June 1, 2020 at 11:00 am (CST) a panel of experienced workers’ compensation defense attorneys representing different regions of the United States
will present a timely and comprehensive webinar entitled:Establishing a “New Normal”During COVID-19. This
is…
Presiding Judge of Alabama County Enters Virtual Court Proceeding Order Which Applies to Non-Jury Trials and Other Proceedings In Light Of COVID-19
On April 24, 2020, the presiding judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, Jefferson County, entered an Administrative Order concerning the holding
of non-jury court proceedings by video or audio conference so long as the Alabama Supreme
of non-jury court proceedings by video or audio conference so long as the Alabama Supreme
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Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Extends all Prior Orders and Deadlines Concerning COVID-19
On April 30, 2020, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tom Parker, issued an Order which extended all previously issued administrative orders related to COVID-19. As a result, the following rules will remain in place through May 15, 2020: …