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Is the Full Commission moving towards deeming every slip and fall in Virginia compensable? While I hope not as that would be contrary to existing law, the recent decision in Santi v. Loudon County Public Schools, JCN No. VA00001703395 (March 1, 2003) causes this author to pause and wonder if that could be the trend that we are moving towards. In Santi the Full Commission in a split 2-1 Opinion reversed the finding of the Deputy Commissioner that the claimant had not proven a compensable injury arising out of the employment and remanded to the Deputy Commissioner to address remaining...

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February 25, 2023 marked an important date in the Virginia legislative calendar known as Sine Die. That is the date by which the General Assembly must conclude its work and adjourn, as the Virginia Constitution limits the number of days that the legislature may remain in session. 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 House of Delegates (52-48) with the Democratic Party continuing to retain the Senate (21-19). This means that bills that passed through one chamber...

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.