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February 7, 2023 marked an important date in the Virginia legislative calendar known as Crossover. That is the date by which bills that originated in one chamber of the General Assembly must “crossover” to the other chamber if those bills are to continue in the current legislative session. Bills that fail to cross over by that date may not be considered further under the rules set by the General Assembly. As a result of the 2022 elections, Virginia continues to experience divided political control of government. The Republican Party holds control of the Governor’s Mansion and a majority of the...

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September 7, 2023 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. The Westin Richmond 6631 W Broad St., Richmond VA 23226 Agenda This program has been approved for the following CEUs: CCM, CDMS, CRC, National Nurse (6.5) FL Adjuster (7) NC Adjuster (7) GA Adjuster P&C (7) MD Agent (7) VA Agent (7) MSCC, CLCP, CCLCP (5) MD WCC (2.3)

A recent Full Commission Opinion issued on January 10, 2023, by Commissioner Rappaport details the nuances regarding a compensable versus non-compensable injury by accident in today’s legal landscape in the context of the actual risk a Claimant must prove. In Agyemang v. The Gardens at Warwick Forest, JCN VA00001874767, the Full Commission denied a claimant’s claim for benefits relating to an accident that occurred on May 1, 2021. The Deputy Commissioner had previously awarded benefits and the Full Commission reversed and vacated the award. The facts of this claim are significant. The claimant had testified that she was injured when...

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Seasons Greetings! We are thrilled to reconnect with so many of our clients and colleagues in 2022. As we approach our fifth year in business, it brings us so much joy to be a part of such a strong community of professionals. Thank you all! Happy Holidays from all of us at Ford Richardson Click here to watch our holiday video

This year, as we gather around the table with family and friends, we wish you many opportunities to connect and build stronger relationships with those you value the most. We hope gratitude and thankful hearts will be present as you celebrate. From all of us at Ford Richardson, and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we are so thankful for the connection we have made with you over the years.

Have you heard? On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden announced his intent to “pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.” Ironically, this announcement will result in zero individuals being released from prison as, according to White House officials, there are no individuals currently in federal prison solely for simple possession of cannabis. However, because most Americans have state-level cannabis records rather than federal convictions, President Biden, in his announcement, urged state leaders to act and take similar action. “I’m calling on governors to pardon simple state marijuana possession offenses. Just as no one should be in...

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Last month the Court of Appeals of Virginia authored an Opinion addressing the following three interesting legal issues important for any adjuster handling claims in Virginia in Abacus Remodeling and Construction v. Fogel, Record No. 0010-22-1 (September 13, 2022): A claimant may still establish a claim of injuries to claimed body parts despite late reporting of said injuries to his/her medical providers; The Commission may infer ongoing disability even in the absence of a medical record; and The Commission may find that medical causation has been established without a clear statement from a doctor based upon testimony of the claimant....