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
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 (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 (https://loisllc.com/attorney/hannah-bacon/...
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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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September 15, 2023 • 34 mins
Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/connor-wetherington/) and Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) return to The Third Fridays podcast to chat with host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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...
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August 18, 2023 • 79 mins
The 2023 Mock Trial Program at LOIS comes to a close as Attorneys Cory Benavides (https://loisllc.com/attorney/cory-benavides/), Alexa Cintron (https://loisllc.com/attorney/alexa-cintron/), and Tomer Lehr (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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’...
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July 21, 2023 • 64 mins
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 (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes the Section 29 Superhero, Christopher Major (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 ...
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June 16, 2023 • 22 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes newly minted Senior Associate Anthony Iler (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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...
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May 19, 2023 • 37 mins
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 (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Michael and Senior Associate Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) to discuss the successful conference that PepsiCo held, wherein defense counsel across the country and related stakeholders were invited...
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April 21, 2023 • 32 mins
On this month's episode, Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Tomer Lehr (https://loisllc.com/attorney/tomer-lehr/) and Alexa Cintron (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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...
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March 17, 2023 • 40 mins
Host and LOIS Partner Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Robert Wilson and Mark Pew of workcompcollege.com (https://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 as a sym...
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February 17, 2023 • 32 mins
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 Dismiss filed by the LOIS New Jersey Practice. Listen to host Christian Sison ("http...
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January 20, 2023 • 23 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Steve McLinden (https://loisllc.com/attorney/stephen-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 atto...
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December 16, 2022 • 57 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) ends the year with Senior Associate Adam Lowenstein (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 ...
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November 18, 2022 • 29 mins
Senior Associate Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) returns as a guest of Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 cour...
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October 21, 2022 • 33 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) hosts another episode of the Third Fridays podcast, welcoming Senior Associate and construction industry wizard Noah Pollack (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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...
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September 16, 2022 • 47 mins
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes returning guests Addison O’Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) and Christopher Major (https://loisllc.com/attorney/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 c...
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