Category Archives: Civil Litigation

Lois LLC counts among its clients several general liability, premises liability and automobile liability insurance carriers and third party administrators. Our attorneys regularly represent these clients’ insureds in defense of personal injury matters filed in all counties in Metropolitan New York, all counties in New Jersey and in the federal courts. We also defend the rights of carriers and self-insureds in reimbursement claims under New York WCL § 29 and New Jersey’s Section 40 (N.J.S.A. 34:15-40).

As with all litigated matters, we take a proactive approach to the defense of claims of personal injury and, as a result, our clients enjoy a very high rate of success in settlement and at trial. Learn more here: https://loisllc.com/general-litigation/

Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Insurance, Personal Injury, Webinars

Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity & Employer Coverage Issues: Civil Litigation Webinar

Join Us for This Live Webinar on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST

In this live webinar, “Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity and Employer Coverage Issues,” Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, provides an overview of employment civil litigation focusing on exclusivity and coverage issues. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A.

Major will discuss the following:

  • What is exclusivity and how does it impact civil actions?
  • The “who, what, where, and when” of how lawsuits are filed.
  • What risk professionals need to know about employer coverage issues.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

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Civil Litigation, Insurance, New Jersey, New York, Subrogation, Video

Video: Consent to Third Party Settlement and Nunc Pro Tunc Motions

The “Major Monday’s” Webinar

In this video, “Third-Party Settlements in New York – Consent to Settlement and Nunc Pro Tunc Motions,” Christopher Major provides an overview of civil settlement in New York’s Supreme courts and the impact on workers’ compensation actions. This video was recorded live from training provided by Lois LLC on May 10, 2021.

Major discusses the following:

  • What third-party settlements (in supreme court actions) require consent in New York?
  • How nunc pro tunc motions are used to facilitate settlements.
  • What workers’ compensation risk professionals need to know about civil settlements in New York.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

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Civil Litigation, New York, Subrogation, Webinars, Workers Compensation

Consent to Third-Party Settlements & Nunc Pro Tunc Motions in New York: Civil Litigation Webinar

Join Us for This Live Webinar on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST

In this live webinar, “Third-Party Settlements in New York – Consent to Settlement and Nunc Pro Tunc Motions,” Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, provides an overview of civil settlement in New York’s Supreme courts and the impact on workers’ compensation actions. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A.

Major will discuss the following:

  • What third-party settlements (in supreme court actions) require consent in New York?
  • How nunc pro tunc motions are used to facilitate settlements.
  • What workers’ compensation risk professionals need to know about civil settlements in New York.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

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Civil Litigation, New Jersey, Subrogation

A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 40 in New Jersey: Civil Litigation Webinar

Join Us for This Live Webinar on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST

In this live webinar, “A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 40 in New Jersey,” Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, leads a conversation about the practical approaches to recovery under New Jersey’s Section 40. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A.

Major will discuss the following:

  • What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under Section 40 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
  • In New Jersey, what happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

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Civil Litigation, Insurance, New Jersey, New York, Subrogation, Video

Video: A Deeper Look at LIEN, SUBROGATION, AND OFFSET RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 29 IN NEW YORK

The “Major Monday’s” Webinar

In this video, Christopher Major discusses the practical aspects of seeking Section 29 reimbursement for the workers’ compensation carrier in New York. This video is from a live presentation on March 8, 2021.

Major discusses the following:

  • What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under WCL Section 29 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
  • What happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
  • The remedy available to the third parties when the workers’ compensation carrier refuses to consent to a settlement.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

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Civil Litigation, New York, Subrogation, Webinars

A Deeper Look at Lien, Subrogation, and Offset Rights under Section 29 in New York: Civil Litigation Webinar

Join Us for This Live Webinar on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST

In this live webinar, “A Deeper Look at Lien, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 29 in New York,” Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, discusses the practical asects of seeking Section 29 reimbursement for the workers’ compensation carrier in New York. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A.

Major will discuss the following:

  • What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under Section 29 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
  • What happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
  • The remedy available to the third parties when the workers’ compensation carrier refuses to consent to a settlement.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

To register for our Civil Litigation Webinar Series, a monthly discussion of recent case law developments and best practices for handling civil claims and reimbursement actions, click the button below (or register here).

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