The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California on Thursday announced the promotion of Tony Milano to executive vice president and chief actuary.

A California appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to relief from its default in a dispute over allegedly unpaid workers’ compensation premiums.

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A California appellate court ruled that the Privette doctrine shielded a general contractor from civil liability to a subcontractor’s injured employee.

Case: Luna v. Crane

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed bills that would have required some utilization review doctors to be licensed in the state and would have increased salaries

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing electronic signatures in the state’s workers’ compensation system.

Newsom on Sunday signed AB 2337, by Assemblymember Diane