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"Third Fridays" 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 discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.
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In a world full of superpowers, where superheroes and supervillains take to the courts as often as they take to the rooftops, Harper Hallo is the newest associate at the biggest law firm in Megalopolis! They work with colorful characters like Malcolm Aria, the vampire lawyer bitten by a radioactive mosquito, and L.O.I.S., a.k.a. Law Office Integrated Systems, the AI who runs the office. They're mentored by Bonnie Firestein and Cole Castillo, who have lived and worked together for years but a ...
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Christian Sison welcomes LOIS Partner Tim Kane back to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss a recent Board Panel Decision that reversed a disallowance of a COVID-19 claim, forcing liability to a municipality employer. Kane discusses the similarities and differences between this new case and a COVID-19 death claim he litigated to conclusion and vict…
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An interesting Appellate Division opinion was issued in the case of Garofalo v Verizon New York, Inc. On the surface, the Appellate Division reversed a finding of the Workers' Compensation Board based on expert witnesses using an outdated set of Guidelines to comment on permanent impairment. However, when host Christian Sison met with Jeremy Janis …
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Hi all. This is Jaci Szilagyi, Super Suits showrunner and head of Faustian Nonsense. I wanted to hop into your feed for a few minutes for an update and an apology. First, the update: SUPER SUITS is coming back. We're working hard on it, and we hope to have more episodes out to you soon. Unfortunately I can't give you an exact date yet, but rest ass…
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Christian Sison welcomes fellow LOIS Attorneys Tomer Lehr and Brian Mooney to the podcast for a discussion on how effective a timely cross-examination request of an expert witness can truly be. The 3 practitioners elevate a Court of Appeals Decision to provide spirited and focused efforts for their clients. Don’t get stuck with the findings made by…
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Christian Sison previews this year’s Mock Trial program with last year’s champion, Ryan Wallace. Ryan goes back in time to give his thoughts on how he was able to achieve the first place prize last year. As the co-chair of this year’s program, how did Ryan’s experience help him determine the challenge that 45 participants have for the next several …
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A recent Board Panel Decision overturned a Judge’s ruling that the claimant had a compensable repetitive use claim. Christian Sison is joined Senior Associate Olivia Barna and her Paralegal, Brenna O’Brien, to discuss how this happened. Well-versed in occupational disease claims, Olivia and Brenna dive into Matter of Skanska Civil USA Northeast to …
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Host Christian Sison welcomes fellow Lois Partner Jeremy Janis back to the show to discuss an adverse Board Panel Decision that affects all employers and carriers across the State of New York. The two attorneys discuss how the Board applied a so-called “humanitarian” principle to force employers and carriers to pay a higher compensation rate even i…
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Host Christian Sison kicks off the New Year by inviting LOIS Partner Tim Kane back to the show for Tim's 6th guest appearance. The two discuss a successful Appellate Division outcome in Brown v Buffalo Transportation. The world of Professional Employer Organizations and coverage gets a swift update based on a justifiable easing of the burden of pro…
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To recap the successes of 2023, host Christian Sison welcomes Christopher Major and Addison O'Donnell back to the podcast. The 3 Lois Attorneys discuss incredible wins from Timothy Kane, Hannah Bacon, and Aly Yacyshyn to round out the year. From procedural wins to substantive wins, to a "grab bag" win, what momentum can we build into 2024? What is …
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For the first time in Third Fridays history, host Christian Sison welcomes a claimant's attorney, Sarah Baia, to debate the merits of an Appellate Division in Espinoza v City Safety Compliance Corp. LOIS Partner and Construction Claims expert Noah Pollack also joins the show to provide some feedback, as the three attorneys ponder "what could have b…
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Christian Sison hosts this month's episode of the Third Fridays podcast and invites Jessica Blydenburgh to discuss a monumental trial win based on a jurisdiction denial. Jessica recaps the investigation work that she and Paralegal Michaela Cavanagh did to supplement their litigation position that a claim should not have been filed in a New York cou…
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Connor Wetherington and Addison O'Donnell return to The Third Fridays podcast to chat with host Christian Sison about a unique win for the firm. In Miller, the firm defended an employer's right to have Workers' Compensation settlements approved by the State Board. From interpreting the words contained within everyday emails to an exciting Rochester…
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The 2023 Mock Trial Program at LOIS comes to a close as Attorneys Cory Benavides, Alexa Cintron, and Tomer Lehr answer trivia questions and discuss a theoretical appeal through oral argument. Paralegals Priyanki Rana, Josh Roman and Ryan Wallace to compete for the same prize. Who will be this year’s champions? What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Friday…
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Risk Transfer always gets our ears perked all the way up, and nothing is sweeter than when the claimant violates Section 29(5). Christian Sison welcomes the Section 29 Superhero, Christopher Major, back for his 12th guest appearance on the Third Fridays podcast. The two of them celebrate recent Section 29(5) wins from three litigation teams: Vandan…
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A brief announcement to let you know that SUPER SUITS is going on hiatus for awhile while we catch up on production and post-production. Stay tuned here on the feed for other content in the meantime: behind the scenes content, play-throughs of the SUPER SUITS TTRPG, showcases of cast projects, and anything else we can think of!…
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Harper's jury duty ordeal continues! We learn all about the difficulties parking an invisible jet, what Harper's fellow jurors truly care about, and the Allitigator's true motives in allowing Harper on the jury. Story by Jaci Szilagyi Script by Jaci Szilagyi CAST Narrator/Stenographer - Jonny Sims Melissa - Sam Yeow GPS Voice - Avalon Willowbloom H…
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Christian Sison welcomes newly minted Senior Associate Anthony Iler to the Third Fridays podcast to talk about a crucial litigation win. Anthony and his team uncovered an interesting piece of evidence in an unrelated civil lawsuit filed by the claimant in one of his cases. Undeterred from prior litigation outcomes in that very case, Anthony and Chr…
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Harper sees the legal system from a whole new angle when they get jury duty--on a case being litigated by their own firm! Will the Allitigator, half man, half alligator, all litigator, let them on the jury? Story by Jaci Szilagyi Script by Jaci Szilagyi CAST Narrator: Jonny Sims Melissa: Sam Yeow Allitigator: Xan Wyngraf Harper Hallo: Mornal Hazel …
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Harper's law school nemesis appears at last, and leaves Harper in a foul mood--just in time to juggle a group of truly haunting witnesses and a case that may be more sinister than it appears. Story by Jaci Szilagyi Script by Jaci Szilagyi CAST Narrator: Jonny Sims Harper Hallo: Mornal John: Nataniel Brown-Schilling Ephi: Rook Mogavero Dylan: Xan Wy…
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The Third Fridays podcast returns with a very special guest, Michael DGinto, who is a Senior Leave Supervisor at PepsiCo / Frito-Lay. Host Christian Sison welcomes Michael and Senior Associate Jeremy Janis to discuss the successful conference that PepsiCo held, wherein defense counsel across the country and related stakeholders were invited to netw…
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Harper gets an up-close look at how the Secret Identity Maintenance and Protection department operates. But how far are these agents willing to go to help an iconic Megalopolis super avoid the skeletons in his closet? Story by Jaci Szilagyi Script by Joe Cruz and Paul Walsh CAST Narrator - Jonny Sims Molly Thee Pony - Shakyra Dunn Dolleen Parson - …
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Things get meta when a notorious client sues a true crime podcast for alleging supervillainy! Harper learns vital lessons about defamation, podcasting, and the perils of breaking the fourth wall. Story by Jaci Szilagyi Script by Jaci Szilagyi CAST Narrator - Jonny Sims Lily - Daisy Barajas Jo - Rook Mogavero LOIS - Rebecca Hansson Harper Hallo - Mo…
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On this month's episode, Christian Sison welcomes Tomer Lehr and Alexa Cintron, two of the brightest stars in the Lois Universe. Tomer and Alexa contribute more than litigation wins and efficient settlement closures, demonstrating effective execution of creative strategy. Using a book titled "3000 Questions About Me," the 3 attorneys discuss the Lo…
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Harper is star-struck when their favorite sitcom star needs legal help! But the charming actor harbors an unusual secret. Story by Joe Cruz Script by Stefen Lewis CAST: Narrator: Jonny Sims Director: Dan Kovel Jill/Ellie: Lindsay Zana Luke: Luke Patrick Harper Hallo: Mornal Peter/Paul/Peter 2: Greg Carrobis LOIS: Rebecca Hansson Bonnie Firestein: M…
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When a team of teen superheroes needs the firm's help, Harper faces their biggest challenge yet: babysitting. Story by Stefen Lewis and Hannah Levin Script by Stefen Lewis and Hannah Levin Cast: Harper Hallo: Mornal Bonnie Firestien: Marion Toro Colette Castillo: Erin Nicole Lundquist LOIS: Rebecca Hansson Mal Aria: Ben Meredith Narrator: Jonny Sim…
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A shady corporation tries to evict a supervillain from her lair, and Smith, Smythe, Smithers, and Smithson is on the case! Harper reluctantly helps with Mal's delay tactics, but a mysterious rival from Mal's past may drive Mal to extremes... Story by Jaci Szilagyi Script by Joe Cruz, Jaci Szilagyi, and Rebecca Hicks Cast: Doctor Rota Torque: Sabine…
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Host and LOIS Partner Christian Sison welcomes Robert Wilson and Mark Pew of workcompcollege.com to the Third Fridays podcast. The three of them discuss the WorkCompCollege theory that our great area of law is an ecosystem with numerous moving parts that affect each other. Robert and Mark challenge Christian to take the course and pass their test a…
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Harper's solitary night shift turns out to be anything but peaceful when it's crashed by their own mother, a potential client and her daughter, and a surprise supervillain attack! Story by Joe Cruz Script by Joe Cruz and Hannah Levin Cast: Narrator - Jonny Sims Harper Hallo - Mornal Holly Hallo/The Halo - Lindsay Zana Hazel Hallo - Ty Coker LOIS - …
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Harper gets their first night shift and finally meets the boss, Malcolm Aria! The case? A supervillain attack on an oft-attacked venue! Story by Jaci Szilagyi Script by JC Miller Cast: Harper Hallo: Mornal Bonnie Firestein: Marion Toro Colette Castillo: Erin Nicole Lundquist LOIS: Rebecca Hansson Mal Aria: Ben Meredith Austen Tennesley the 8th: Gre…
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This month's episode of the Third Fridays podcast was one for the books. We are extremely proud to be involved in an important decision that can help employers and carriers across the great State of New Jersey. Wottrich (by New Horizon Surgical Center, LLC) vs. Joa Lyn Enterprise, Inc. involved a Medical Provider Application followed by a Motion to…
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Harper Hallo, a law student in the city of Megalopolis, starts their new job at the city's most super law firm! Episode credits: Story by Hannah Levin Script by Hannah Levin Cast: Narrator - Jonny Sims LOIS - Rebecca Hansson Harper Hallo - Jimothy Stewart Bonnie Firestein - Marion Toro Colette Castillo - Erin Lundquist Draco Lynx - Axandre Oge Mark…
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Coming February 6, 2023, SUPER SUITS is an audio sitcom about a law firm in a world full of superpowers. This trailer features: Jonny Sims as Narrator Rebecca Hansson as L.O.I.S. Marion Toro as Bonnie Firestein Erin Nicole Lundquist as Cole Castillo Mornal as Harper Hallo Ben Meredith as Malcolm Aria SUPER SUITS is brought to you by Faustian Nonsen…
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Christian Sison welcomes Steve McLinden to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss (and celebrate) the Governor's decision to reject a bill that would redefine "temporary total disability." Christian and Steve discuss a recent win of Steve's that never would have happened, if this bill were in effect and retroactively applied. The two attorneys discus…
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Christian Sison ends the year with Adam Lowenstein to talk about Adam's bread and butter: settlements! Adam differentiates between facts and myths with the settlement process to give our listeners an inside look at one of his skillsets. Then, The Paralegal Minute returns! Christian is joined by Paralegals Melissa Gannon and Uma Mistry to give an up…
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Senior Associate Jeremy Janis returns as a guest of Christian Sison on the Third Fridays podcast. The topic of discussion is the recent Court of Appeals opinion in Green v Dutchess County BOCES, a ruling that reversed a 2018 Appellate Division holding and reinstated a Law Judge's decision from 2012! Christian and Jeremy go through each court ruling…
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Christian Sison hosts another episode of the Third Fridays podcast, welcoming Senior Associate and construction industry wizard Noah Pollack to the show. The two look back at the now 5-month old system and discuss the advantages and disadvantages for all stakeholders in New York Workers’ Compensation. “Due process is important, even in Comp,” says …
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Christian Sison welcomes returning guests Addison O’Donnell and Christopher Major to discuss a real doozy of an Appellate Division case, Timperio v Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. The case involved an unfortunate mass shooting in a New York City hospital, but involved a claimant requesting the case be disallowed and a carrier requesting the case be establi…
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The 2022 Mock Trial Program at LOIS comes to a close as Attorneys Connor Wetherington, Kyung Jae Han, and Nathalie Thomas answer trivia questions and discuss a theoretical appeal through oral argument. Paralegals Cara Malanowski and Melissa Gannon are joined by Legal Assistant Georgina Reid to compete for the same prize. Who will be this year's cha…
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Christian Sison brings longtime guest, Christopher Major, back to the show to discuss the new OnBoard system and its effect on the Health Insurance Matching Program. Then, The Paralegal Minute is shared with Markeitha Joseph and Nicole Yakimik, who discuss the insanity of police body cam footage of a house visit gone wrong! What is “Third Fridays”?…
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Christian Sison welcomes fellow Lois Partner Tim Kane to the podcast once again. Tim details his expertise in defending employers and carriers from obscure claims related to incidents and exposure at Ground Zero. The Paralegal Minute also showcases Melissa Gannon and Uma Mistry in a discussion about a claimant with a thriving snake side business! W…
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The Third Fridays podcast returns with its longest episode ever! There was so much to unpack this month. A legal conversation with Addison O'Donnell and Ian Haberstro about developments at the Appellate Division and Court of Appeals that will change how SLU awards are made and how claimant strategize permanency. Then, The Paralegal Minute showcases…
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The April 2022 has a special gift for Third Fridays listeners: segments! Christian Sison welcomes Lois Senior Associate Jeremy Janis to the show to discuss Jeremy's recent litigation wins involving surgery denials. What are Jeremy's thoughts on how to best defend unnecessary surgery requests? The podcast then shifts to the debut of The Paralegal Mi…
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Christian Sison welcomes LOIS Partner, LOIS Diversity Committee Co-Chair, and NJ Ethics Committee Member Karen Vincent to the podcast. Karen reflects on the recent change permitting in-person hearing appearances across New Jersey. Christian and Karen then discuss a sweeping legislative change to an 8-year-old New Jersey Supreme Court holding. How d…
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To obtain an IME or not to obtain an IME? That is the question for host Christian Sison, as he welcomes guest attorney Ian Haberstro to the Third Fridays podcast. Christian and Ian talk about 3 categories where a client may benefit by not obtaining an IME: specificity failure, multiple sources of injury, and the option for a Records Review. What is…
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In this episode, host Christian Sison looks back at the changes in his defense practice in 2021 as well as a look ahead to the "headline events" in New York workers' compensation for 2022. 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 …
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Host Christian Sison welcomes Vandana Saunders back to the Third Fridays podcast. Vandana has another win to share after succeeding on a construction coverage defense. The two attorneys then discuss a brand new Appellate Division case, Hughes v Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center. Christian and Vandana parse through the details of that case, where a clai…
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Can 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 t…
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On this month’s episode of the Third Fridays podcast, Christian Sison welcomes Ian Haberstro to discuss an ongoing problem: persuading interested parties that a claimant-employee should return to work. When a treating doctor doesn’t release a claimant to work, what should a carrier do? Christian and Ian have an in-depth conversation about a recent …
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Almost a year’s worth of cases have been through the arduous litigation process before the Workers’ Compensation Board. Christian Sison welcomes fellow LOIS Partner Timothy Kane to discuss how Judges and Board Panels are addressing these claims. Is due process even a concept anymore? Christian and Tim contemplate future actions and how to best defe…
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In this episode, Christian Sison welcomes fellow LOIS Partner Declan Gourley to the podcast. The Medical Treatment Guidelines were on track to be in effect for several new body parts and conditions, but what happened? Why is the implementation being delayed? Christian and Declan use the update to take two opposing positions: are the Guidelines more…
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