News & Events
News & Events
Seminars Approved for Insurance Adjuster Continuing Education Credits
Brown & Carlson offers a range of free seminars and webinars for our clients. Below is a list of some of our most popular seminars approved for adjuster Continuing Education Credits. If you have any questions regarding our seminars or would like to be added to our invitation list, please contact Joseph Monson
MN Work Comp Connection Episode 5: Discovery Issues in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
In this episode, Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk discuss handling discovery issues in the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation arena. Listen to insight from both a defense attorney and a claimant’s attorney.
Attorneys Newly Medicare Certified
Attorneys Katie Hammers and Chris Yoshimura-Rank are now CMSP certified. The CMSP certification is designed to identify those professionals who work within the workers’ compensation and liability insurance industry and have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in the field of Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance.
Brown & Carlson welcomes our newest Associate Attorney
Brown & Carlson is pleased to add Mandi M. Irkfetz to our staff of attorneys. Mandi worked for over 6 years as a consultant assisting small to medium employers control their workers’ compensation costs. Welcome Mandi!
MN Work Comp Connection Episode 4: Depositions in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
In this episode, Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk discuss handling depositions in the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation arena. Although familiar to lawyers, depositions can be intimidating to witnesses. Listen to insight from both a defense attorney and a claimant’s attorney.
MN Work Comp Connection Podcast Episode 3: Compensability in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk discuss of compensability of Minnesota Workers’ Compensation claims from both a claimant’s and defense perspective. Listen to episode 3 and previous episodes below. You can also find the MN Work Comp Connection podcast on Spotify, Audible, and iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
MN Work Comp Connection Podcast Episode 2: Medical Causation in MN Workers’ Compensation – Finding the Nexus
Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk are back with episode 2 of the MN Work Comp Connection Podcast: Medical Causation in MN Workers’ Compensation – Finding the Nexus. Listen below. This podcast is also available on Spotify, iTunes, and Audible.
Doug Brown Selected as a 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyer
Brown & Carlson is pleased to announce Doug Brown has been selected as a 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyer. Doug has been included on the list since 2000.
Congratulations Doug!
MN Work Comp Connection – A Podcast collaboration between Brown & Carlson, PA and Mottaz and Sisk
Brown & Carlson, PA is pleased to partner with Mottaz & Sisk to produce the MN Work Comp Connection! This is a podcast dedicated to discussing all things related to navigating and litigating Minnesota Workers’ Compensation claims. New episodes will be published periodically on a variety of topics and issues. MN Work Comp Connection will feature enlightening conversations with amazing people in the industry. Our first episode “The Dichotomy Between Employer and Injured Worker in MN Workers’ Comp” is now available! Listen below or find episodes on your favorite podcast player, including iTunes, Spotify and Audible.
Brown & Carlson Named Top 175 Workplaces by the Star Tribune
Brown & Carlson is honored to be named a 2021 Star Tribune Top 175 Workplace. This is our 5th year on the list! We’re thrilled to have been included and are very thankful to our employees who helped make this happen! Find more information here: https://www.startribune.com/mn-top-workplaces/
Insight Newsletter
Workers' Compensation
How A Recent Minnesota Supreme Court Changes PTSD Presumption Cases
The new COLA (no, not Coca-Cola)
Temporary Total Disability Discontinuance – What Constitutes a Job Refusal
Do I Have to Pay for A QRC to Use An Interpreter? Maybe Not.
WCCA Overturn Award of Ongoing Benefits for PTSD Injury
Long-COVID: Work Comp & ADA Considerations
Review of the Dispute Certification Process
COVID-19 Statutory Presumption Has Been Extended
Identifying Medicare Advantage Plans In Workers’ Compensation Claims
Get the Proposed MSA Before Negotiating
COVID-19 Sunset Provision and the Future of COVID-19 Related Claims
Past Articles
2021
Mental Health Claims Related to Non-Compliance with Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates
Sobczak v. Walmart Stores, Inc: Vague Stipulation Language
Sayler v. Bethany Homes: Vacating Stipulations for Settlement
Vaccination Mandates and Workers’ Compensation Liability
Changes to MN Workers’ Compensation Laws
Leuthard v. ISD 912: The Treatment Parameters Escape from the Jaws of the Rare Case Exception
Working From Home or Living at Work
Medical Cannabis – The Haze Clears
2020
What Claims Qualify Under COVID-19 Statutory Presumption
Healthcare Providers Must Intervene to Assert their Rights Under the Workers’ Compensation Act
Healthcare Providers Must Comply with New PTSD Treatment Parameters
Ewing v. Print Craft: QRCs Beware…
2019
Proposed Rule 5221.6700: Treatment Parameters for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Recent Changes in Petitions for Reassignments/Affidavits of Prejudice
A Refresher Regarding Notices of Intention to Discontinue Benefits
New Exposure for Employers Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act
Medical Specialties in Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
2018 and Older (Archive)
“Lien-ing” Towards Compensability on Stairs Cases
If Stairway, Then Compensable?
The Spaeth Balance Rule and Medicaid: Gist v. Atlas Staffing, Inc.
Statutory Update: PTD, TPD, PPD
When Other Laws Apply: The Intersection of Workers’ Compensation, FMLA and ADA Law
Contesting Bills Related to Medical Records
Current State of Stairs: Compensable or Not
Halvorson v. B&F Fastener Supply Supreme Court Decision Re: Termination of Rehabilitation Services
Kubis v. Community Memorial Hospital Association Supreme Court Decision
Medicare “Just Kidding” Language in Stipulations: Is the Joke On Us?
Workers’ Compensation Laws in Minnesota a Practical Guide
When Doves Cry: New Rule Regarding Opioid Medication in MN Workers’ Compensation Cases
Self-Serving Testimony WCCA Decision Dahlgren v Johnson Carpet
Mn Supreme Court Decision Allan v. R.D. Offutt Co. [PPD Thresholds for PTD Cases]
Supreme Court Kainz Decision post Dykoff
Supreme Court’s Reversal in Dykoff v Xcel Energy 2013 Legislative Changes Discontinue Narcotic Medications PDF Late Notice Bars Employee’s Claims
[related material:] For the complete copy of the Supreme Court Findings A Short Primer on Dystonia
MRSA “Super Bug” and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Employee Handbooks Help Employers Avoid Potential Liability
Social Media Defense Against Workers’ Compensation Claim