Third Fridays
"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.
Episodes
May 16, 2025 • 32 mins
Sure, an AI bot helped host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) write the title of this podcast episode summary. What else should it do? Fresh off her second Law Day presentation on behalf of the firm, LOIS Rising Star Erica Fersch (https://loisllc.com/attorney/erica-fersch/) discusses the state of artificial intelligence usage in New Jersey (https://loisllc.com/practice/new-jersey-workers-compensation-d...
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April 18, 2025 • 49 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Professor Addison O’Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) back to the podcast. The two attorneys discuss legislative concepts at the forefront of an interesting and recent Appellate Division case, Sutphin v UPS. Then, Christian welcomes the 2024 Lois Mock Trial Champions, Karen Olarte, Moshe Allweiss (https://loisllc.com/attorney/moshe-allwe...
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March 21, 2025 • 33 mins
On February 26, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced four legislative proposals and one regulatory change designed to give injured workers more options for "timely, high-quality medical treatment." Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes the one and only Declan Gourley (https://loisllc.com/attorney/declan-gourley/) to the podcast to discuss whether this is positive or negative for employer...
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February 21, 2025 • 35 mins
Medicals Month at Lois Law Firm brings up the important duties of being a Paralegal. To get a fresh perspective, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes two individuals to the podcast that have been a LOIS Paralegal and are or have been through law school. Ryan Wallace (https://loisllc.com/attorney/ryan-wallace/) and Derek Romberg talk about their journey from different professions, to their Paraleg...
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January 17, 2025 • 42 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) rings in 2025 with 3 of Lois Law Firm's (https://loisllc.com/) newest Partners, Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/), Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/connor-wetherington/), and Meisha Powell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/meisha-powell/). Celebrating their accomplishments, Christian asks his fellow Partners to describe wha...
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December 20, 2024 • 41 mins
The final podcast of the year consists of guest appearances by a strong Lois litigation team, Scott Grossman (https://loisllc.com/attorney/scott-grossman/) and Brenna O'Brien. Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) asks Scott and Brenna for their takeaways after the firm delivered a "Year in Review" presentation to its employees and its clients together. The group discusses what it means to embody CAPS...
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November 15, 2024 • 26 mins
LOIS' resident Schedule Loss of Use guru, or "SLUru," Partner Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/), returns to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss two case law developments. In the first case, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) and Jeremy review a Board Panel Decision that overturns a posthumous SLU award. In the second case, they discuss the Board's implementation of a February 20...
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October 18, 2024 • 30 mins
The insurance industry in New York is buzzing with the news of fraud and fabricated accident claims. Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Senior Associate Meisha Powell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/meisha-powell/) back to the show to discuss a recent news article finding that 30 residents of one Bronx apartment building filed construction accident claims. Two of Meisha’s cases involve roommates ...
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September 20, 2024 • 37 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes the one and only Greg Lois (https://loisllc.com/attorney/greg-lois/) to the Third Fridays podcast. The two discuss Lois Law Firm's (https://loisllc.com/) progress as a company reaching its 9th Anniversary. What internal improvements are being made for the upcoming year to handle the changing industry landscape? How will artificial intelligence and advancements...
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August 16, 2024 • 52 mins
Lois Law Firm's Mock Trial Program came down to 9 finalists across 3 groups: Mentors, Attorney Litigators, and Paralegal Litigators. Mentors Anthony Iler (https://loisllc.com/attorney/anthony-iler/), Meisha Powell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/meisha-powell/), and Kristine Rosales (https://loisllc.com/attorney/kristine-rosales/) kick off the show to introduce this year's fact pattern and give their best ideas to reshape Mock Trial...
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July 19, 2024 • 32 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes LOIS Partner Tim Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-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 ...
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June 21, 2024 • 33 mins
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 (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) met with Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-...
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May 17, 2024 • 43 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 an opposing expert; have a listen!
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April 19, 2024 • 24 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 months? Tune in to find out!
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March 15, 2024 • 32 mins
A recent Board Panel Decision overturned a Judge’s ruling that the claimant had a compensable repetitive use claim. Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) is joined Senior Associate Olivia Barna (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 No...
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February 16, 2024 • 33 mins
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow Lois Partner Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 rat...
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January 19, 2024 • 33 mins
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) kicks off the New Year by inviting LOIS Partner Tim Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-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 th...
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December 15, 2023 • 59 mins
To recap the successes of 2023, host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Christopher Major and Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) back to the podcast. The 3 Lois Attorneys discuss incredible wins from Timothy Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-kane/), Hannah Bacon, and Aly Yacyshyn (https://loisllc.com/attorney/alexandra-yacyshyn/) to round out the year. F...
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November 17, 2023 • 40 mins
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 been." Have a listen!
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October 20, 2023 • 26 mins
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 court. If you're an employer doing business in more than one State, then you'll love thi...
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