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Workers' Compensation
Winter 2026

2026 Maryland Workers’ Compensation Rates

The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission has released new compensation rates for 2026. To receive…
Workers' Compensation
Winter 2025

Alternative Treatment: Emotional Support Animals

Emotional support animals are a new type of alternative form of treatment in workers’ compensation…
Liability
Winter 2025

The Hidden Dangers of Using AI in Legal Filings: Why “Just Let ChatGPT Draft It” Can Land You in Real Trouble

Artificial intelligence tools have transformed how lawyers research, write, and manage their workloads.…
Workers' Compensation
Fall 2025

Changes in the Uninsured Employers Fund

SB0219 recently went into effect on July 1, 2025, which altered the circumstances under which the Uninsured…
Liability
Winter 2025

Using Immigrant Labor - Protections for Employers & Workers

This November, F&P President and Principal, Albert B. Randall, Jr. presented on Using Immigrant Labor…
Workers' Compensation
Fall 2025

Claims Application Forms: Authorization for Release of Information

When a claimant files a workers’ compensation claim with the Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC),…
Liability
Fall 2025

Maryland Pilot Voir Dire Program

For decades, Maryland has been one of five states using a limited voir dire process, which relies primarily…
Workers' Compensation
Fall 2025

Big Change to Medicare Set-Asides: No more $0 Proposals After July 17, 2025

Starting July 17, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will no longer accept…