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Defending EmployersEpisode 352: The Intricate World of New York Workers’ Compensation FraudIn this episode, Joseph Melchionne delves into the intricate world of New York Workers’ Compensation fraud, providing legal insights and practical strategies. Whether you’re an attorney, claims adjuster, or investigator, this episode equips you with essential knowledge to combat fraudulent practices effectively.
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Handout materials are provided in advanc...2025-04-1049 minDefending EmployersEpisode 352: The Intricate World of New York Workers’ Compensation FraudIn this episode, Joseph Melchionne delves into the intricate world of New York Workers’ Compensation fraud, providing legal insights and practical strategies. Whether you’re an attorney, claims adjuster, or investigator, this episode equips you with essential knowledge to combat fraudulent practices effectively.
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Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law.
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Handout materials are provided in advanc...2025-04-1049 min
Viking VoicesBOE Election Series: Episode 3 of 3Join student and Editor in Chief of The Westword Arleny Flores, student and Associate Editor in Chief Mahathi Uppuluri, along with BOE candidates Lisa Butler, Diane Melchionne and Joseph Andreana Jr. as they respond to student generated questions before the upcoming election on November 8th.Want to learn more?Follow The Westword on Instagram at:https://instagram.com/thewestword?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= or visit our website at http://thewestwordonline.com/Follow BOE candidates Lisa Butler, Diane Melchionne and Joseph Andreana Jr on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/stamfordparentsforboe?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y...2022-10-2642 min
Third FridaysEpisode 50: Ex Parte CommunicationsCan 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 welcomes 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 claimant’s attorney.
What is “Third Fridays”?
"Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which...2021-07-1637 min
Third FridaysEpisode 31: Attorney Development ProgramsChristian Sison is joined by his co-chair, Joseph Melchionne, of the 2019 Mock Trial Program at LOIS. The final event of the Program involved the recording of a podcast episode for 3 sets of finalists. The winning podcast involved Attorney Christopher Major and Paralegal Monica Shea. The 4-member panel go through an oral argument on appeal, answer some Mock Trial trivia questions, and give some feedback as to how the 2020 Program can continue to improve. The discussion emphasizes the broad Training Program at LOIS that is designed to provide maximum value to employers across the States of New York and New...2019-09-2037 min
Third FridaysEpisode 21: Tactical and Practical Use of Independent Medical Exams in New YorkAttorney Christian Sison and Attorney Joseph Melchionne discuss the practical and the tactical use of Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) in New York Workers' Compensation cases from a defense standpoint.
What is “Third Fridays”?
"Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations.
The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys disc...2018-10-1915 min
Third FridaysEpisode 17: Winning Trials Involving Lunchtime Accident - #DFD1Christian Sison reveals a favorable Board Panel Decision and invites Joseph Melchionne to the podcast to analyze the case. Joseph, the trial attorney responsible for securing a key win for the firm’s client, recaps how all parties worked together to reach the common goal. Christian and Joseph detail the exact #DefendFromDay1 strategies that were used to maintain and reinforce the defense to compensability.
What is “Third Fridays”?
"Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real a...2018-06-1530 min
Defending EmployersEpisode 74: An Uncommon Look at Common Defenses in New York Workers' Compensation ClaimsAttorneys Joseph Melchionne and Greg Lois discuss defenses commonly raised in New York workers' compensation cases. They discuss the defense of notice, statute of limitations, intoxication, and recreational loss among others.
How to attend these webinars live and ask questions
Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law.
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Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a...2018-05-2125 minDefending EmployersEpisode 74: An Uncommon Look at Common Defenses in New York Workers' Compensation ClaimsAttorneys Joseph Melchionne and Greg Lois discuss defenses commonly raised in New York workers' compensation cases. They discuss the defense of notice, statute of limitations, intoxication, and recreational loss among others.
How to attend these webinars live and ask questions
Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law.
Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
Register for a New Jersey Workers' Compensation Webinar
Schedules and Information
Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a...2018-05-2125 minDefending EmployersEpisode 38: Appeals of Board Decisions in New York Workers' Compensation CasesTwo attorneys cover the fundamentals of appeals from Board decisions. Presenters Declan Gourley and Joseph Melchionne have years of experience representing employers and carriers before the Board. The presentation is designed to help the listener answer the following questions:
“Should we appeal the Law Judge’s Decision in a workers’ compensation claim?” and
“Does filing the appeal create a stay?” and
“What are the tactical reasons for appealing the Law Judge?”
“What will the appeal cost?”
At the end of the presentation, the attendees will have a basic understanding of the appeals process, tactical aspects of appeals (stays), and the cost...2017-02-2016 minDefending EmployersEpisode 38: Appeals of Board Decisions in New York Workers' Compensation CasesTwo attorneys cover the fundamentals of appeals from Board decisions. Presenters Declan Gourley and Joseph Melchionne have years of experience representing employers and carriers before the Board. The presentation is designed to help the listener answer the following questions:
“Should we appeal the Law Judge’s Decision in a workers’ compensation claim?” and
“Does filing the appeal create a stay?” and
“What are the tactical reasons for appealing the Law Judge?”
“What will the appeal cost?”
At the end of the presentation, the attendees will have a basic understanding of the appeals process, tactical aspects of appeals (stays), and the cost...2017-02-2016 minDefending EmployersEpisode 18: Most Common Defenses to Workers' Compensation in New YorkTwo Lois Law Firm Attorneys discuss the common defenses raised in opposition to New York workers' compensation claims. Two trial attorneys (Steve Bedoya, Joseph Melchionne) talk about basic defenses with practical tips for raising them.
How to attend these webinars live and ask questions
Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law.
Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
Register for a New Jersey Workers' Compensation Webinar
Schedules and Information
Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow th...2016-05-1623 minDefending EmployersEpisode 18: Most Common Defenses to Workers' Compensation in New YorkTwo Lois Law Firm Attorneys discuss the common defenses raised in opposition to New York workers' compensation claims. Two trial attorneys (Steve Bedoya, Joseph Melchionne) talk about basic defenses with practical tips for raising them.
How to attend these webinars live and ask questions
Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law.
Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar
Register for a New Jersey Workers' Compensation Webinar
Schedules and Information
Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow th...2016-05-1623 min