About the show

"Third Fridays" is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations.

The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.

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Episodes

  • Episode 19: Review of Appeals in New York Workers' Compensation Cases

    August 17th, 2018  |  22 mins 26 secs
    #dfd1, christian sison, defend from day 1, defend from day one, lois law firm llc, new jersey law, new york law, podcast, third fridays, workers' compensation

    Attorney Jeremy Janis joins Christian Sison to discuss the "grey area" argument in a recent case involving traumatic injury in a New York workers' compensation case and the resulting appeal in light of the new scrutiny placed by the Board on cover sheets.

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    Episode 18: The Impact of the Taher v. Yiota Taxis Decision

    July 20th, 2018  |  14 mins 17 secs
    #dfd1, christian sison, defend from day 1, defend from day one, lois law firm llc, new jersey law, new york law, podcast, third fridays, workers' compensation

    Andrea Abudayeh joins Christian Sison to discuss how the Taher decision impacts permanency cases involving established schedule and non-schedule sites. How can we best defend cases in a post-Taher world, and how are Judges applying this case going forward?

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    Episode 17: Winning Trials Involving Lunchtime Accident - #DFD1

    June 15th, 2018  |  30 mins 48 secs
    #dfd1, christian sison, defend from day 1, defend from day one, lois law firm llc, new jersey law, new york law, podcast, third fridays, workers' compensation

    Christian Sison reveals a favorable Board Panel Decision and invites Joseph Melchionne to the podcast to analyze the case. Joseph, the trial attorney responsible for securing a key win for the firm’s client, recaps how all parties worked together to reach the common goal. Christian and Joseph detail the exact #DefendFromDay1 strategies that were used to maintain and reinforce the defense to compensability.

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    Episode 16: Defend From Day One

    May 18th, 2018  |  26 mins 45 secs
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    Host Christian Sison comes to you live and without any guests for the first time in the show’s history. The topic is #DefendFromDay1, and the show focuses on how the movement began, how it can be currently implemented, and how we can use it for the future.

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    Episode 15: State of the Virtual Hearing

    April 20th, 2018  |  31 mins 13 secs
    #dfd1, christian sison, defend from day 1, defend from day one, lois law firm llc, new jersey law, new york law, podcast, third fridays, workers' compensation

    "Virtual Hearings" have been a real thing in New York Workers’ Compensation for almost 6 months now. What works and what doesn’t work? Does it help or hurt employers and carriers? Host Christian Sison invites attorney Declan Gourley to the podcast for a brief discussion regarding their experiences with New York State’s interesting new technology.

  • Episode 14: Third Department Review

    March 16th, 2018  |  31 mins 34 secs
    appeals, lois law firm, new york, third department, third friday, workers' compensation

    Christian Sison and guest Timothy Kane review five Third Department decisions that were issued last month. Claimants in these cases alleged neck injuries after decelerating 5 miles per hour in a truck, alleged being smashed like a jelly donut by an elevator, and alleged eye injuries due to pepper spray in a prison. This is real life. These people are real, apparently!

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    Episode 13: Defending Specific Accident Claims

    February 16th, 2018  |  27 mins 44 secs
    accident claims, christian sison, lois law firm llc, tashia rasul

    Today's topic: defending specific, traumatic losses. Who was the claimant working with? Who was the claimant's supervisor? What accident reporting or investigation is available? Investigating accidents, working with risk professionals, and preparing the defense.

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    Episode 12: Litigations Waivers, Assumption of Risk, and the General-Special Employee

    January 19th, 2018  |  23 mins 16 secs
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    Discussion following up on the Appellate Division and Supreme Court's decision in Vitale v. Schering Plough containing an analysis of contracts of employment where an employee waives the right to pursue damages when injured by the acts of the employer's client or customer. Host Christian Sison welcomes returning guest Christopher Major to the latest episode of Third Fridays.

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    Episode 11: Scheduled Loss of Use Guidelines in New York

    December 15th, 2017  |  27 mins 5 secs
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    Host Christian Sison welcomes guest attorney Declan Gourley to this episode of Third Fridays to discuss the draft Schedule Loss of Use Guidelines coming into New York workers' compensation cases in January 2018. The attorneys discuss the first draft Guidelines issued in September 2017, the process whereby claimant's attorneys persuaded the Board to roll back the improvements, and the final draft version of the proposed Guidelines promulgated in November 2017. The attorneys discuss the likely impact of the draft Guidelines and what to do when they become effective in January 2018.

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    Episode 10: Loss Transfer in New York: Third Fridays Podcast

    November 17th, 2017  |  23 mins 54 secs
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    Discussion of New York's No Fault Insurance Law (Article 51) and Workers' Compensation Law Section 29 liens in New York. Host Christian Sison welcomes returning guest Christopher Major to the latest episode of Third Fridays to discuss the interplay between the carve out of reimbursement and when it applies in New York workers' compensation cases. This episode is a must-listen for subrogation specialists, carrier risk professionals, and New York attorneys handling motor vehicle and workers' compensation cases in New York.

  • Episode 9: Contractors, Staffing Agencies, and Waivers

    October 20th, 2017  |  29 mins 14 secs
    third-party lawsuit waivers, vitale v. schering plough corp., workers compensation

    An important case involving special employment, liability waivers, and contractors is headed to the New Jersey Supreme Court. Christian Sison welcomes Christopher Major to the latest episode of Third Fridays to discuss the ramifications of this case. Can an employer contract with a willing employee to waive liability of its customers? Christian and Chris try to predict the Supreme Court’s next move!

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    Episode 8: Cross-State Issues in Jurisdiction

    September 15th, 2017  |  18 mins 13 secs
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    Host Christian Sison is joined by attorney Joe Jones to discuss a New Jersey Supreme Court case concerning cross-state jurisdiction.