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 the fourth in a series of free webinars sponsored by WorkersCompensation.com in collaboration
with the
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 Court Order remains in place restricting in person hearing.
The Supreme Court Order, which was to expire
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:
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host the Second of a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:00 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”The COVID-19 Ripple Effect: Economic and Medical Impact on the Payment of Temporary Disability Benefits” at the Center for Education Excellence. This is
WorkersCompensation.com and the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network to Host a Series of Free Webinars Regarding COVID-19
On April 6, 2020 at 10:00am (CST) Minnesota attorney, Mark Kleinschmidt, will present a timely and
comprehensive webinar entitled “COVID-19: FACTS and FEAR for a Workers’ Compensation Claim” at the Center for Education Excellence. This is
the first of a series of free webinars sponsored by WorkersCompensation.com in collaboration
with the National Workers’
Alabama Governor Issues Proclamation Regarding Notaries and Witnesses
On March 26, Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation that temporarily allows notaries who are licensed attorneys or operating under the supervision of a licensed attorney to notarize signatures through videoconferencing programs and confirm the signatures of witnesses who participate virtually through videoconferencing as if they were physically present at the signing. In addition,
Questions and Answers Regarding Alabama Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
New Jersey lawyer and nationally recognized workers’ compensation guru, John Geaney recently
posted a COVID-19 Q&A on his award winning Blog site.
The questions are certainly relevant nationally and so the following are Alabama specific answers.
Question 1: What happens when an employer sends its employees home for several weeks out of a
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Issues Temporary Rules Regarding Workers’ Compensation Settlements
On March 18, 2020, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tom Parker, issued an Order setting forth temporary rules regarding workers’ compensation settlements.
Per the Order, the following rules will be in effect through April 16, 2020:
April 2020 Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division Seminars Cancelled
The Alabama Department of Labor Workers’ Compensation Division seminars scheduled for April 9th in Orange Beach and April 23rd in Birmingham are cancelled. Per Director, Steve Garrett, they are actively working on securing alternate dates. Stay tuned. We will post the new dates as soon as they are available.
Alabama Occupational Diseases and COVID-19
In Alabama, an occupational disease is defined as “a disease arising out of and in the course of employment… which is due to hazards in excess of
those ordinarily incident to employment in general and is peculiar to the occupation in which the employee is engaged
but without regard to negligence or fault, if any,