Archive for February 6th, 2007
Commissioner of Commerce & Insurance Steps Down
The Tennessee Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance, Paula Flowers, has indicated to Governor Bredesen that she plans to step down in January, 2007. She has listed financial considerations as her reason for leaving at that time. No replacement has been named as yet.
Posted: February 6th, 2007 under Announcements.
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Dr. Wheelhouse & Medical Impairment Registry
On June 12, 2006, pursuant to the Rules of the Medical Impairment Rating Registry program, Dr. Walter Wheelhouse was notified that his privilege to serve on the MIR Registry was being suspended pending an investigation into his application for appointment to the Medical Impairment Rating Registry.
Subsequent to that date, the Commissioner has concluded his investigation [...]
Posted: February 6th, 2007 under Announcements.
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WC Reform Act of 2004 Upheld as Constitutional
In a ruling that provides a stamp of validity to the 2004 Workers’ Compensation Reform Act, the Tennessee Supreme Court has held the Act to be fully constitutional. The Court’s rulings in JerryWayne Lynch v. City of Jellico, No. E2006-00208-SCR3-CV (Tenn. Aug. 30, 2006) and David A. Lozano v. Lincoln Memorial University, No. E2-6-00207-SC-R3-CV (Tenn. [...]
Posted: February 6th, 2007 under Case Law Decisions, Legislation.
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