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New York Eliminates Nuisance Fees for Some Workers’ Comp Disputes

New York is eliminating dozens of small fees the state had imposed on such random things as potato inspections, ski lifts and workers’ compensation disputes involving podiatrists. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration detailed the 57 so-called nuisance fees on Tuesday. They …

Kansas Panel Plans Open Sessions on Workers’ Comp Judges

A new committee that nominates administrative judges to review workers’ compensation disputes is promising to hold open meetings. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the seven-member committee already assumed it was required to follow the Kansas Open Meetings Act. Lawmakers created …