Episode Archive
87 episodes of Third Fridays since the first episode, which aired on December 16th, 2016.
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Episode 51: The Significance of Evidence
September 17th, 2021 | 24 mins 54 secs
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Host Christian Sison welcomes Vandana Saunders back to the Third Fridays podcast. Vandana has another win to share after succeeding on a construction coverage defense. The two attorneys then discuss a brand new Appellate Division case, Hughes v Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center. Christian and Vandana parse through the details of that case, where a claimant had six prior surgeries but still argued that he had recent evidence of schedule loss of use.
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Episode 50: Ex Parte Communications
July 16th, 2021 | 37 mins 47 secs
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Can an attorney prepare an expert medical witness prior to deposition? What tactics can be used by a New York Workers’ Compensation defense attorney when this occurs? In this episode, your host Christian Sison welcomes Attorney Joseph Melchionne back to the podcast to discuss the proper mechanics of litigation preparation and to provide key steps to refute ex parte communication initiated by a claimant’s attorney.
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Episode 49: Back to Work!
May 21st, 2021 | 30 mins 36 secs
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On this month’s episode of the Third Fridays podcast, Christian Sison welcomes Ian Haberstro to discuss an ongoing problem: persuading interested parties that a claimant-employee should return to work. When a treating doctor doesn’t release a claimant to work, what should a carrier do? Christian and Ian have an in-depth conversation about a recent case that presented a return-to-work roadblock. How can the employer prevail when a Judge, a claimant, and a claimant’s attorney are all on the same side? Listen and find out!
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Episode 48: What Does a Claimant Need to Prove Compensability for COVID-19?
March 19th, 2021 | 27 mins 17 secs
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Almost a year’s worth of cases have been through the arduous litigation process before the Workers’ Compensation Board. Christian Sison welcomes fellow LOIS Partner Timothy Kane to discuss how Judges and Board Panels are addressing these claims. Is due process even a concept anymore? Christian and Tim contemplate future actions and how to best defend these types of claims in the future.
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Episode 47: Point/Counterpoint: The New York Medical Treatment Guidelines
January 15th, 2021 | 27 mins 59 secs
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The Medical Treatment Guidelines were on track to be in effect for several new body parts and conditions, but what happened? Why is the implementation being delayed? Christian and Declan use the update to take two opposing positions: are the Guidelines more favorable to claimants or employers?
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Episode 46: Appellate Division Review: Policarpio v Rally Restoration Corp.
December 18th, 2020 | 36 mins 32 secs
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Christian Sison and Addison O’Donnell discuss the brand new case from the Appellate Division and its impact on labor market attachment. How can employers and carriers use this defense for claimants that are undocumented or who do not have a Social Security Number? Listen for the attorneys’ analysis and find out.
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Episode 45: Health Insurance Matching Program
November 20th, 2020 | 39 mins 25 secs
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Christopher Major and Christian Sison discuss an often overlooked area of exposure in New York Workers’ Compensation claims: reimbursement via the Health Insurance Matching Program. When a treating doctor bills a private health carrier for medical expenses related to the Workers’ Compensation claim, the Workers’ Compensation carrier has several defenses to dispute payment. Christopher and Christian focus on reducing LOIS clients’ bottom line by recommending several ways to Defend From Day 1.
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Episode 44: Claim Investigation Strategy
October 16th, 2020 | 18 mins 12 secs
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Christian Sison discusses a new Appellate Division decision that reinforces "Defend From Day 1" principles. In Sanchez v NYC Trans. Auth., the Court reversed the New York Workers' Compensation Board remand a previously disallowed claim. The Decision overturned the disallowance, citing insufficient evidence that Section 28 could time-bar the claimant's claim. How can we use this Decision to positively impact our claim investigation strategy? Listen to find out!
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Episode 43: The Erosion of Labor Market Attachment
September 18th, 2020 | 31 mins 35 secs
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Host Christian Sison and Attorney Addison O’Donnell discuss the legal implications of labor market attachment and the changing landscape for this once-trusty defense. The two discuss the history and legal standards of the labor market attachment defense, the disruptions that rippled through the New York Workers’ Compensation system since March, and the path to restore the defense for a post-pandemic world.
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Episode 42: Mock Trial Trivia!
August 21st, 2020 | 32 mins 34 secs
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In this episode, the annual Mock Trial competition, chaired by podcast host Christian Sison, reaches its final stage. Finalists compete for this year’s crown by answering trivia questions related to the hypothetical case and making an oral argument to a Mock Board Panel. Christian welcomes Christopher Major and Bailey Ott to this episode, as the three discuss the progress made during the competition. Christian is also joined by Nicholas Fortino, last year’s competition winner for Paralegals. The competition, in its third annual iteration, is a demonstration of the cohesiveness and team-based structure that clients have come to know and expect in real cases; take a listen to see how Lois attorneys hone their skills in a mock environment.
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Episode 41: The Future is Now
July 17th, 2020 | 43 mins 2 secs
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While COVID-19 has certainly slowed down some businesses, the pandemic has not resulted in fewer great results for our clients. To demonstrate the growth and continued success of the firm, Christian Sison welcomes attorneys Vandana Saunders, Connor Wetherington, Bailey Ott, and Steve McLinden to this month’s episode for a panel discussion. The five attorneys chat about successful wins at the trial and appellate levels, while understanding that there are always a few takeaways that our clients can use for the future.
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Episode 40: Back on Track
June 19th, 2020 | 48 mins 16 secs
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Christian and Tashia Rasul learn about “Back on Track,” a new initiative from Willis Towers Watson. Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. David Barry, National Director of Casualty Risk Control, and Brian Palmer, Northeast Construction Claims Area Practice Leader, introduce a playbook designed for businesses to safely reopen and mitigate risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel of four try to predict how Workers’ Compensation defense will adapt to new types of claims associated with COVID-19 and remote employees