Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes the beginning of the summer season with Bradley Haymes (https://loisllc.com/attorney/bradley-haymes/), an attorney racking up wins published on LOIS platforms. Christian and Bradley discuss how the Searching of Cases Uncover Breakthrough Actions and the conviction to Defend From Day One resulted in new facts that elevated litigation arguments. Take a deep dive with them and learn some important takeaways! What is “Third Fri...
Jun 20, 2025•36 min
Sure, an AI bot helped host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) write the title of this podcast episode summary. What else should it do? Fresh off her second Law Day presentation on behalf of the firm, attorney Erica Fersch discusses the state of artificial intelligence usage in New Jersey (https://loisllc.com/practice/new-jersey-workers-compensation-defense/) cases. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Fi...
May 16, 2025•32 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Professor Addison O’Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) back to the podcast. The two attorneys discuss legislative concepts at the forefront of an interesting and recent Appellate Division case, Sutphin v UPS. Then, Christian welcomes the 2024 Lois Mock Trial Champions, Karen Olarte, Moshe Allweiss (https://loisllc.com/attorney/moshe-allweiss/), and Anthony Iler (https://loisllc.com/attorney/anthony-ile...
Apr 18, 2025•50 min
On February 26, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced four legislative proposals and one regulatory change designed to give injured workers more options for "timely, high-quality medical treatment." Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes the one and only Declan Gourley (https://loisllc.com/attorney/declan-gourley/) to the podcast to discuss whether this is positive or negative for employers and carriers. You may be surprised at the conclusions these two...
Mar 21, 2025•33 min
Medicals Month at Lois Law Firm brings up the important duties of being a Paralegal. To get a fresh perspective, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes two individuals to the podcast that have been a LOIS Paralegal and are or have been through law school. Ryan Wallace (https://loisllc.com/attorney/ryan-wallace/) and Derek Romberg talk about their journey from different professions, to their Paralegal position here at the firm, to law school, and beyond! What is ...
Feb 21, 2025•35 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) rings in 2025 with 3 of Lois Law Firm's (https://loisllc.com/) newest Partners, Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/), Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/connor-wetherington/), and Meisha Powell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/meisha-powell/). Celebrating their accomplishments, Christian asks his fellow Partners to describe what it means to have a good foundation in a Lois teammate, a Lois c...
Jan 17, 2025•43 min
The final podcast of the year consists of guest appearances by a strong Lois litigation team, Scott Grossman (https://loisllc.com/attorney/scott-grossman/) and Brenna O'Brien. Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) asks Scott and Brenna for their takeaways after the firm delivered a "Year in Review" presentation to its employees and its clients together. The group discusses what it means to embody CAPS values, how they feel about the ever-present fraud developments ...
Dec 20, 2024•41 min
LOIS' resident Schedule Loss of Use guru, or "SLUru," Partner Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/), returns to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss two case law developments. In the first case, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) and Jeremy review a Board Panel Decision that overturns a posthumous SLU award. In the second case, they discuss the Board's implementation of a February 2024 Appellate Division case that favors employers whenever a claim...
Nov 15, 2024•27 min
The insurance industry in New York is buzzing with the news of fraud and fabricated accident claims. Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Senior Associate Meisha Powell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/meisha-powell/) back to the show to discuss a recent news article finding that 30 residents of one Bronx apartment building filed construction accident claims. Two of Meisha’s cases involve roommates who lived on that very street, and the two attorneys discuss how ...
Oct 18, 2024•30 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes the one and only Greg Lois (https://loisllc.com/attorney/greg-lois/) to the Third Fridays podcast. The two discuss Lois Law Firm's (https://loisllc.com/) progress as a company reaching its 9th Anniversary. What internal improvements are being made for the upcoming year to handle the changing industry landscape? How will artificial intelligence and advancements in medical technology impact the legal community? Happy 9th Birt...
Sep 20, 2024•37 min
Lois Law Firm's Mock Trial Program came down to 9 finalists across 3 groups: Mentors, Attorney Litigators, and Paralegal Litigators. Mentors Anthony Iler (https://loisllc.com/attorney/anthony-iler/), Meisha Powell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/meisha-powell/), and Kristine Rosales (https://loisllc.com/attorney/kristine-rosales/) kick off the show to introduce this year's fact pattern and give their best ideas to reshape Mock Trial 2025. Then, Attorney Litigators Brian Mooney, Moshe Allweiss (htt...
Aug 16, 2024•52 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes LOIS Partner Tim Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-kane/) back to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss a recent Board Panel Decision that reversed a disallowance of a COVID-19 claim, forcing liability to a municipality employer. Kane discusses the similarities and differences between this new case and a COVID-19 death claim he litigated to conclusion and victory for his employer. How can employers remain vigilant i...
Jul 19, 2024•33 min
An interesting Appellate Division opinion was issued in the case of Garofalo v Verizon New York, Inc. On the surface, the Appellate Division reversed a finding of the Workers' Compensation Board based on expert witnesses using an outdated set of Guidelines to comment on permanent impairment. However, when host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) met with Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) and Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/con...
Jun 21, 2024•33 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow LOIS Attorneys Tomer Lehr and Brian Mooney to the podcast for a discussion on how effective a timely cross-examination request of an expert witness can truly be. The 3 practitioners elevate a Court of Appeals Decision to provide spirited and focused efforts for their clients. Don’t get stuck with the findings made by an opposing expert; have a listen! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-min...
May 17, 2024•44 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) previews this year’s Mock Trial program with last year’s champion, Ryan Wallace. Ryan goes back in time to give his thoughts on how he was able to achieve the first place prize last year. As the co-chair of this year’s program, how did Ryan’s experience help him determine the challenge that 45 participants have for the next several months? Tune in to find out! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute leg...
Apr 19, 2024•24 min
A recent Board Panel Decision overturned a Judge’s ruling that the claimant had a compensable repetitive use claim. Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) is joined Senior Associate Olivia Barna (https://loisllc.com/attorney/olivia-barna/) and her Paralegal, Brenna O’Brien, to discuss how this happened. Well-versed in occupational disease claims, Olivia and Brenna dive into Matter of Skanska Civil USA Northeast to give takeaways to employers about how use job duties for ...
Mar 15, 2024•32 min
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow Lois Partner Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) back to the show to discuss an adverse Board Panel Decision that affects all employers and carriers across the State of New York. The two attorneys discuss how the Board applied a so-called “humanitarian” principle to force employers and carriers to pay a higher compensation rate even in light of conflicting disability evidence. This one’s wo...
Feb 16, 2024•33 min
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) kicks off the New Year by inviting LOIS Partner Tim Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-kane/) back to the show for Tim's 6th guest appearance. The two discuss a successful Appellate Division outcome in Brown v Buffalo Transportation. The world of Professional Employer Organizations and coverage gets a swift update based on a justifiable easing of the burden of proof a PEO Carrier is required to meet! What is “Third Frid...
Jan 19, 2024•34 min
To recap the successes of 2023, host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Christopher Major and Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) back to the podcast. The 3 Lois Attorneys discuss incredible wins from Timothy Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-kane/), Hannah Bacon, and Aly Yacyshyn (https://loisllc.com/attorney/alexandra-yacyshyn/) to round out the year. From procedural wins to substantive wins, to a "grab bag" win, wha...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr
For the first time in Third Fridays history, host Christian Sison welcomes a claimant's attorney, Sarah Baia, to debate the merits of an Appellate Division in Espinoza v City Safety Compliance Corp. LOIS Partner and Construction Claims expert Noah Pollack also joins the show to provide some feedback, as the three attorneys ponder "what could have been." Have a listen! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/) f...
Nov 17, 2023•41 min
Christian Sison hosts this month's episode of the Third Fridays podcast and invites Jessica Blydenburgh to discuss a monumental trial win based on a jurisdiction denial. Jessica recaps the investigation work that she and Paralegal Michaela Cavanagh did to supplement their litigation position that a claim should not have been filed in a New York court. If you're an employer doing business in more than one State, then you'll love this episode! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a ...
Oct 20, 2023•27 min
Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/connor-wetherington/) and Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) return to The Third Fridays podcast to chat with host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) about a unique win for the firm. In Miller, the firm defended an employer's right to have Workers' Compensation settlements approved by the State Board. From interpreting the words contained within everyday emails to an exciting Rochester ...
Sep 15, 2023•34 min
The 2023 Mock Trial Program at LOIS comes to a close as Attorneys Cory Benavides, Alexa Cintron (https://loisllc.com/attorney/alexa-cintron/), and Tomer Lehr answer trivia questions and discuss a theoretical appeal through oral argument. Paralegals Priyanki Rana, Josh Roman and Ryan Wallace to compete for the same prize. Who will be this year’s champions? What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/) featuring mode...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Risk Transfer always gets our ears perked all the way up, and nothing is sweeter than when the claimant violates Section 29(5). Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes the Section 29 Superhero, Christopher Major, back for his 12th guest appearance on the Third Fridays podcast. The two of them celebrate recent Section 29(5) wins from three litigation teams: Vandana Saunders (https://loisllc.com/attorney/vandana-saunders/) and Priyanki Rana, Daniel Gillis (https://...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes newly minted Senior Associate Anthony Iler (https://loisllc.com/attorney/anthony-iler/) to the Third Fridays podcast to talk about a crucial litigation win. Anthony and his team uncovered an interesting piece of evidence in an unrelated civil lawsuit filed by the claimant in one of his cases. Undeterred from prior litigation outcomes in that very case, Anthony and Christian discuss how the full-service defense mindset at LO...
Jun 16, 2023•23 min
The Third Fridays podcast returns with a very special guest, Michael DGinto, who is a Senior Leave Supervisor at PepsiCo / Frito-Lay. Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Michael and Senior Associate Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) to discuss the successful conference that PepsiCo held, wherein defense counsel across the country and related stakeholders were invited to network and learn about company operations. Then, The Paraleg...
May 19, 2023•37 min
On this month's episode, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Tomer Lehr and Alexa Cintron (https://loisllc.com/attorney/alexa-cintron/), two of the brightest stars in the Lois Universe. Tomer and Alexa contribute more than litigation wins and efficient settlement closures, demonstrating effective execution of creative strategy. Using a book titled "3000 Questions About Me," the 3 attorneys discuss the Lois approach to fighting with each other, being there for...
Apr 21, 2023•32 min
Host and LOIS Partner Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Robert Wilson and Mark Pew of workcompcollege.com (https://workcompcollege.com) to the Third Fridays podcast. The three of them discuss the WorkCompCollege theory that our great area of law is an ecosystem with numerous moving parts that affect each other. Robert and Mark challenge Christian to take the course and pass their test as a symbol of the perpetual learning mindset that is required to succeed...
Mar 17, 2023•41 min
This month's episode of the Third Fridays podcast was one for the books. We are extremely proud to be involved in an important decision that can help employers and carriers across the great State of New Jersey. Wottrich (by New Horizon Surgical Center, LLC) vs. Joa Lyn Enterprise, Inc. involved a Medical Provider Application followed by a Motion to Dismiss filed by the LOIS New Jersey Practice. Listen to host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) interviewing industry p...
Feb 17, 2023•32 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Steve McLinden (https://loisllc.com/attorney/stephen-mclinden/) to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss (and celebrate) the Governor's decision to reject a bill that would redefine "temporary total disability." Christian and Steve discuss a recent win of Steve's that never would have happened, if this bill were in effect and retroactively applied. The two attorneys discuss the potential for the bill to return to the Governo...
Jan 20, 2023•23 min
