News & Events
News & Events
Brown & Carlson Summer Picnic
Brown & Carlson team members gathered with their family for our summer picnic. There was good food, great company, and a little friendly competition over bags & bingo! We value the opportunity to bond and celebrate with our team. Thanks to all who participated!
Brown & Carlson Named Top Workplace
We are honored to announce that Brown & Carlson has been named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Star Tribune! We want to extend our sincere appreciation to our entire team who forms the foundation for Brown & Carlson’s success. Thank you team B&C for helping us rank among the best of the best for the 6th year in a row!
B&C Hosts Donation Drive
Brown & Carlson hosted a donation drive for Cross Services. B&C team members gathered household goods, clothing, and food items. Cross is a local organization committed to serving families and individuals in times of need by providing mercy and compassionate supportive services. B&C was proud to lend a “helping hand.”
Learn more about Cross Services here. (https://crossservices.org/)
B&C Employees and Family Members Volunteer at Second Harvest Heartland
Brown & Carlson employees and family members volunteered at Second Harvest Heartland sorting and packing over 9000 pounds of potatoes, which will be distributed to those struggling with food insecurity in the Midwest. Getting involved in our community is a companywide value at Brown & Carlson. Our dedicated culture committee leads the way by setting up many opportunities where Brown & Carlson can come together to make a difference. Go Team B&C!
Seminars Approved for Insurance Adjuster Continuing Education Credits
Brown & Carlson offers a range of free seminars and webinars for our clients. Below is a list of some of our most popular seminars approved for adjuster Continuing Education Credits. If you have any questions regarding our seminars or would like to be added to our invitation list, please contact Joseph Monson
MN Work Comp Connection Episode 5: Discovery Issues in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
In this episode, Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk discuss handling discovery issues in the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation arena. Listen to insight from both a defense attorney and a claimant’s attorney.
Attorneys Newly Medicare Certified
Attorneys Katie Hammers and Chris Yoshimura-Rank are now CMSP certified. The CMSP certification is designed to identify those professionals who work within the workers’ compensation and liability insurance industry and have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in the field of Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance.
MN Work Comp Connection Episode 4: Depositions in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
In this episode, Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk discuss handling depositions in the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation arena. Although familiar to lawyers, depositions can be intimidating to witnesses. Listen to insight from both a defense attorney and a claimant’s attorney.
MN Work Comp Connection Podcast Episode 3: Compensability in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk discuss of compensability of Minnesota Workers’ Compensation claims from both a claimant’s and defense perspective. Listen to episode 3 and previous episodes below. You can also find the MN Work Comp Connection podcast on Spotify, Audible, and iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
MN Work Comp Connection Podcast Episode 2: Medical Causation in MN Workers’ Compensation – Finding the Nexus
Eric Hayes and Jerry Sisk are back with episode 2 of the MN Work Comp Connection Podcast: Medical Causation in MN Workers’ Compensation – Finding the Nexus. Listen below. This podcast is also available on Spotify, iTunes, and Audible.
Insight Newsletter
Workers' Compensation
Recent Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act Amendments
Limiting Unnecessary Conditional Payment Disputes
Supreme Court Clarifies Benefits for PTSD/Occupational Injury Claims
How A Recent Minnesota Supreme Court Changes PTSD Presumption Cases
The new COLA (no, not Coca-Cola)
Temporary Total Disability Discontinuance – What Constitutes a Job Refusal
Do I Have to Pay for A QRC to Use An Interpreter? Maybe Not.
WCCA Overturn Award of Ongoing Benefits for PTSD Injury
Long-COVID: Work Comp & ADA Considerations
Review of the Dispute Certification Process
Past Articles
2022
COVID-19 Statutory Presumption Has Been Extended
Identifying Medicare Advantage Plans In Workers’ Compensation Claims
Getting the Proposed MSA Before Negotiating
2021
COVID-19 Sunset Provision and the Future of COVID-19 Related Claims
Mental Health Claims Related to Non-Compliance with Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates
Sobczak v. Walmart Stores, Inc: Vague Stipulation Language
Sayler v. Bethany Homes: Vacating Stipulations for Settlement
Vaccination Mandates and Workers’ Compensation Liability
Changes to MN Workers’ Compensation Laws
Leuthard v. ISD 912: The Treatment Parameters Escape from the Jaws of the Rare Case Exception
Working From Home or Living at Work
Medical Cannabis – The Haze Clears
2020
What Claims Qualify Under COVID-19 Statutory Presumption
Healthcare Providers Must Intervene to Assert their Rights Under the Workers’ Compensation Act
Healthcare Providers Must Comply with New PTSD Treatment Parameters
Ewing v. Print Craft: QRCs Beware…
2019
Proposed Rule 5221.6700: Treatment Parameters for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Recent Changes in Petitions for Reassignments/Affidavits of Prejudice
A Refresher Regarding Notices of Intention to Discontinue Benefits
New Exposure for Employers Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act
Medical Specialties in Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
2018 and Older (Archive)
“Lien-ing” Towards Compensability on Stairs Cases
If Stairway, Then Compensable?
The Spaeth Balance Rule and Medicaid: Gist v. Atlas Staffing, Inc.
Statutory Update: PTD, TPD, PPD
When Other Laws Apply: The Intersection of Workers’ Compensation, FMLA and ADA Law
Contesting Bills Related to Medical Records
Current State of Stairs: Compensable or Not
Halvorson v. B&F Fastener Supply Supreme Court Decision Re: Termination of Rehabilitation Services
Kubis v. Community Memorial Hospital Association Supreme Court Decision
Medicare “Just Kidding” Language in Stipulations: Is the Joke On Us?
Workers’ Compensation Laws in Minnesota a Practical Guide
When Doves Cry: New Rule Regarding Opioid Medication in MN Workers’ Compensation Cases
Self-Serving Testimony WCCA Decision Dahlgren v Johnson Carpet
Mn Supreme Court Decision Allan v. R.D. Offutt Co. [PPD Thresholds for PTD Cases]
Supreme Court Kainz Decision post Dykoff
Supreme Court’s Reversal in Dykoff v Xcel Energy 2013 Legislative Changes Discontinue Narcotic Medications PDF Late Notice Bars Employee’s Claims
[related material:] For the complete copy of the Supreme Court Findings A Short Primer on Dystonia
MRSA “Super Bug” and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Employee Handbooks Help Employers Avoid Potential Liability
Social Media Defense Against Workers’ Compensation Claim
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