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Workers' Compensation Reviews And Appeals: A Review And Suggestion For Change, Brad A. Elward
Workers' Compensation Reviews And Appeals: A Review And Suggestion For Change, Brad A. Elward
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This article serves numerous purposes. The piece not only provides a solid analysis of Workers' Compensation appellate procedure, but also includes many tips on appeals, from brief writing to oral arguments. The piece can serve as both a "how to" manual for practitioners and a suggestion for change to the Illinois General Assembly. The author draws on his own extensive experience in appellate procedure, especially in the area of Workers' Compensation. The theme of the piece is that understanding the strict requirements of Workers' Compensation appeals will allow practitioners to successfully prosecute those appeals. The piece then concludes by suggesting …
Federal Products Liability Legislation: Not The Cure For Worker's Compensation Ailments, Judith A. Schening
Federal Products Liability Legislation: Not The Cure For Worker's Compensation Ailments, Judith A. Schening
Northern Illinois University Law Review
An examination of the potential interaction between provisions in the proposed federal products liability legislation and existing state worker's compensation statutes, focusing on the resulting deviation from current law and the accompanying inequities to employers and their insurance carriers.