Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) ends the year with Adam Lowenstein (https://loisllc.com/attorney/adam-lowenstein/) to talk about Adam's bread and butter: settlements! Adam differentiates between facts and myths with the settlement process to give our listeners an inside look at one of his skillsets. Then, The Paralegal Minute returns! Christian is joined by Paralegals Melissa Gannon and Uma Mistry to give an update on the infamous case involving a snake side busin...
Dec 16, 2022•58 min
Senior Associate Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) returns as a guest of Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) on the Third Fridays podcast. The topic of discussion is the recent Court of Appeals opinion in Green v Dutchess County BOCES, a ruling that reversed a 2018 Appellate Division holding and reinstated a Law Judge's decision from 2012! Christian and Jeremy go through each court ruling and analyze the analysis. Have a listen! What is “Third ...
Nov 18, 2022•29 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) hosts another episode of the Third Fridays podcast, welcoming Senior Associate and construction industry wizard Noah Pollack (https://loisllc.com/attorney/noah-pollack/) to the show. The two look back at the now 5-month old system and discuss the advantages and disadvantages for all stakeholders in New York Workers’ Compensation. “Due process is important, even in Comp,” says Pollack. Have a listen! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third F...
Oct 21, 2022•33 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes returning guests Addison O’Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) and Christopher Major to discuss a real doozy of an Appellate Division case, Timperio v Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. The case involved an unfortunate mass shooting in a New York City hospital, but involved a claimant requesting the case be disallowed and a carrier requesting the case be established! Listen to the 3 attorneys analyze the potential...
Sep 16, 2022•47 min
The 2022 Mock Trial Program at LOIS comes to a close as Attorneys Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/connor-wetherington/), Kyung Jae Han (https://loisllc.com/attorney/kyung-jae-han/), and Nathalie Thomas (https://loisllc.com/attorney/nathalie-thomas/) answer trivia questions and discuss a theoretical appeal through oral argument. Paralegals Cara Malanowski and Melissa Gannon are joined by Legal Assistant Georgina Reid to compete for the same prize. Who will be this year's champio...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) brings longtime guest, Christopher Major, back to the show to discuss the new OnBoard system and its effect on the Health Insurance Matching Program. Then, The Paralegal Minute is shared with Markeitha Joseph and Nicole Yakimik, who discuss the insanity of police body cam footage of a house visit gone wrong! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/...
Jul 15, 2022•50 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow Lois Partner Tim Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-kane/) to the podcast once again. Tim details his expertise in defending employers and carriers from obscure claims related to incidents and exposure at Ground Zero. The Paralegal Minute also showcases Melissa Gannon and Uma Mistry in a discussion about a claimant with a thriving snake side business! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live...
Jun 17, 2022•39 min
The Third Fridays podcast returns with its longest episode ever! There was so much to unpack this month. A legal conversation with Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) and Ian Haberstro (https://loisllc.com/attorney/ian-haberstro/) about developments at the Appellate Division and Court of Appeals that will change how SLU awards are made and how claimant strategize permanency. Then, The Paralegal Minute showcases Priyanki Rana and Chrystalla Karamanis with a case tha...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The April 2022 has a special gift for Third Fridays listeners: segments! Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Lois Senior Associate Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) to the show to discuss Jeremy's recent litigation wins involving surgery denials. What are Jeremy's thoughts on how to best defend unnecessary surgery requests? The podcast then shifts to the debut of The Paralegal Minute, where Morgan Celentano and Emilie Delannes-Molka gi...
Apr 15, 2022•31 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes LOIS Partner, LOIS Diversity Committee Co-Chair, and NJ Ethics Committee Member Karen Vincent to the podcast. Karen reflects on the recent change permitting in-person hearing appearances across New Jersey. Christian and Karen then discuss a sweeping legislative change to an 8-year-old New Jersey Supreme Court holding. How does it affect employers and carriers? Take a listen and find out! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Frid...
Mar 18, 2022•36 min
To obtain an IME or not to obtain an IME? That is the question for host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/), as he welcomes guest attorney Ian Haberstro to the Third Fridays podcast. Christian and Ian talk about 3 categories where a client may benefit by not obtaining an IME: specificity failure, multiple sources of injury, and the option for a Records Review. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (htt...
Feb 18, 2022•41 min
In this episode, host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) looks back at the changes in his defense practice in 2021 as well as a look ahead to the "headline events" in New York workers' compensation for 2022. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/) featuring moderator Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/). It is the original forum in which real attorneys d...
Jan 21, 2022•26 min
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Vandana Saunders (https://loisllc.com/attorney/vandana-saunders/) back to the Third Fridays podcast. Vandana has another win to share after succeeding on a construction coverage defense. The two attorneys then discuss a brand new Appellate Division case, Hughes v Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center. Christian and Vandana parse through the details of that case, where a claimant had six prior surgeries but still argued that he...
Sep 17, 2021•25 min
Can an attorney prepare an expert medical witness prior to deposition? What tactics can be used by a New York Workers’ Compensation defense attorney when this occurs? In this episode, your host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Attorney Joseph Melchionne (https://loisllc.com/attorney/joseph-melchionne/) back to the podcast to discuss the proper mechanics of litigation preparation and to provide key steps to refute ex parte communication initiated by a claim...
Jul 16, 2021•38 min
On this month’s episode of the Third Fridays podcast, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Ian Haberstro (https://loisllc.com/attorney/ian-haberstro/) to discuss an ongoing problem: persuading interested parties that a claimant-employee should return to work. When a treating doctor doesn’t release a claimant to work, what should a carrier do? Christian and Ian have an in-depth conversation about a recent case that presented a return-to-work roadblock. How can ...
May 21, 2021•31 min
Almost a year’s worth of cases have been through the arduous litigation process before the Workers’ Compensation Board. Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow LOIS Partner Timothy Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-kane/) to discuss how Judges and Board Panels are addressing these claims. Is due process even a concept anymore? Christian and Tim contemplate future actions and how to best defend these types of claims in the future. What is “Third Fr...
Mar 19, 2021•27 min
In this episode, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow LOIS Partner Declan Gourley (https://loisllc.com/attorney/declan-gourley/) to the podcast. The Medical Treatment Guidelines were on track to be in effect for several new body parts and conditions, but what happened? Why is the implementation being delayed? Christian and Declan use the update to take two opposing positions: are the Guidelines more favorable to claimants or employers? Tune in to find o...
Jan 15, 2021•28 min
It’s the last Third Friday podcast of the year, and host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Addison O’Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) back to the show. Christian and Addison discuss the brand new case from the Appellate Division and its impact on labor market attachment. How can employers and carriers use this defense for claimants that are undocumented or who do not have a Social Security Number? Listen for the attorneys’ analysis a...
Dec 18, 2020•37 min
Christopher Major joins Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) for a new episode of the Third Fridays podcast. The two discuss an often overlooked area of exposure in New York Workers’ Compensation claims: reimbursement via the Health Insurance Matching Program. When a treating doctor bills a private health carrier for medical expenses related to the Workers’ Compensation claim, the Workers’ Compensation carrier has several defenses to dispute payment. Christopher and Ch...
Nov 20, 2020•39 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) discusses a new Appellate Division decision that reinforces "Defend From Day 1" principles. In Sanchez v NYC Trans. Auth., the Court reversed the New York Workers' Compensation Board remand a previously disallowed claim. The Decision overturned the disallowance, citing insufficient evidence that Section 28 could time-bar the claimant's claim. How can we use this Decision to positively impact our claim investigation strategy? Listen ...
Oct 16, 2020•18 min
Third Fridays' Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Attorney Addison O’Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) to discuss the legal implications of labor market attachment and the changing landscape for this once-trusty defense. The two discuss the history and legal standards of the labor market attachment defense, the disruptions that rippled through the New York Workers’ Compensation system since March, and the path to restore the defen...
Sep 18, 2020•32 min
In this episode, the annual Mock Trial competition, chaired by podcast host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/), reaches its final stage. Finalists compete for this year’s crown by answering trivia questions related to the hypothetical case and making an oral argument to a Mock Board Panel. Christian welcomes Christopher Major and Bailey Ott to this episode, as the three discuss the progress made during the competition. Christian is also joined by Nicholas Fortino, la...
Aug 21, 2020•33 min
The future is NOW at Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/). While COVID-19 has certainly slowed down some businesses, the pandemic has not resulted in fewer great results for our clients. To demonstrate the growth and continued success of the firm, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes attorneys Vandana Saunders (https://loisllc.com/attorney/vandana-saunders/), Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/connor-wetherington/), Bailey Ott, and Steve McLinde...
Jul 17, 2020•43 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Lois Law Firm Partner and Construction Practice (https://loisllc.com/practice/construction-defense/) Group Leader Tashia Rasul (https://loisllc.com/attorney/tashia-rasul/) back to the Third Fridays podcast. Together, Christian and Tashia learn about “Back on Track,” a new initiative from Willis Towers Watson. Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broker, and solutions company that helps clients around the world...
Jun 19, 2020•48 min
We live in a COVID-19 quarantine world now, so host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) is taking a “business as usual” approach with the second iteration of the Third Fridays podcast using remote appearances from guests. This month, Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) and Adam Lowenstein (https://loisllc.com/attorney/adam-lowenstein/) discuss their recent litigation wins at the Appellate Division level. With practical advice to use in an impract...
May 22, 2020•30 min
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) is joined by Tashia Rasul (https://loisllc.com/attorney/tashia-rasul/) to discuss practical aspects of handling COVID-19 claims before the New York Workers' Compensation Board. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/) featuring moderator Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/). It is the original forum in which real at...
Apr 17, 2020•43 min
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) is joined by Andrea Abudayeh to discuss the impact of coronavirus pandemic on New York workers' compensation claims (https://loisllc.com/practice/new-jersey-workers-compensation-defense/) and the Workers' Compensation board's reponse. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/) featuring moderator Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/ch...
Mar 20, 2020•32 min
Attorney Declan Gourley (https://loisllc.com/attorney/declan-gourley/) joins Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) for an in-depth discussion of appellate strategy in New York, by discussing reversals of interest to employers. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/) featuring moderator Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/). It is the original forum in which ...
Feb 21, 2020•37 min
In this episode, host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes attorney Christopher Major to the podcast to take an in-depth look at loss transfer litigation between workers' compensation and motor vehicle carriers. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/) featuring moderator Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/). It is the original forum in which real ...
Jan 17, 2020•27 min
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) and Christopher Major discuss the basics of subrogation and reimbursement in New York workers' compensation cases (https://loisllc.com/practice/new-york-workers-compensation-defense/). This audio comes from a live discussion presented to the LOIS firm's clients on December 16, 2019. Happy Holidays everyone! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm (https://loisllc.com/)...
Dec 20, 2019•30 min
