P.T.S.D. EPIDEMIC MAY BE COMING TO CITIES & COUNTIES
- October 3rd, 2019
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Governor Newsom signed into law SB 542 this week which creates a strong presumption of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) injury for every Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff and Firefighter in California, starting on January 1, 2020. First responders must be employed…
AB 1749 update: Orange County adopts resolution…with limits
- September 12th, 2019
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On Tuesday, September 10th the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution under AB 1749 to accept liability for claims filed by Deputy Sherriffs for injuries sustained outside of the state while protecting life or property or preserving the…
We’ve Merged with Armstrong Law Firm!
- April 7th, 2019
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We are very excited to join forces with Bill Armstrong and his team at Armstrong Law Firm (ALF). Both our firms have always worked hard to bring value to our clients in the most complex and sensitive matters, especially with the evolution of multi-forum litigation involving FEHA and ADA issues generated around workplace injuries. We now have an incredible opportunity and are thrilled to announce that effective May 1, 2019, ALF is merging with RTGR Law.
2018 Workers’ Comp Legislation Recap
- February 13th, 2019
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Notable 2018 bills signed into law include: AB 1749, clarifies that certain peace officers injured outside of California while performing law enforcement duties are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits at the discretion of the employing entity. AB 2046, requires…
RTGR Promotes Chantal M. Thomas to Partner
- January 31st, 2019
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RTGR Law LLP is pleased to announce that Chantal Thomas is now a Partner with the firm. With several years experience as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney, Chantal’s practice has encompassed a variety of complex and challenging cases in both…
RTGR Law promotes Karen Course to Partner
- January 2nd, 2019
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RTGR Law LLP is pleased to announce that Karen Course is now a Partner with the firm. With over 20 years experience as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney, Karen’s practice has encompassed a wide variety of complex and challenging cases….
RTGR Law has Achieved the AV Preeminent® Rating – the Highest Possible Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
- October 11th, 2016
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RTGR Law has earned the 2017 AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® the highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. RTGR Law has achieved this rating every year since 2014. For more than 130 years, lawyers have relied…
Will SB 897 create a public safety risk?
- August 23rd, 2016
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SB 897 is a bill working its way through the legislature and many observers expect it to make its way to the Governor’s desk by August 31st. The bill would provide a second year of Labor Code section 4850 pay…
Rebooting California’s Workers’ Compensation Lien Process
- December 15th, 2015
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The Story of SB863’s Legacy-Lien Activation Fee By Lauren J. Moniz, Esq. A recent Ninth Circuit panel decision has put some lien claimants between a rock and a hard place; while at the same time, the decision upholds the intention of…
Dahl overturned by the Court
- September 25th, 2015
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The Court of Appeal has overturned the WCAB’s decision and concluded: In sum, we find WCAB’s approach in this case flies in the face of Ogilvie and the 2004 amendments to the workers’ compensation scheme. Under the 2004 amendments, a…