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Musings of David Langham on the workers' compensation world

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Our Own Language

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The vernacular of workers' compensation has often been the target of derision and ire. In this, we are no different than a spectrum of s...
Sunday, September 27, 2026

Neee Help?

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The unintended neee (sic) led me to reflect on authenticity and our new world of challenges. The world of artificial intelligence is upon us...
Thursday, September 24, 2026

Disqualification Timeliness

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A Philadelphia Judge raised the discussion of disqualification last July in a high-profile case involving a large consolidated tort claim. T...
Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Inspiration or Fraud?

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The world of Academia recently engaged in yet another debate about plagiarism. The Telegraph reported in July that a 37-year-old professor ...
Sunday, September 20, 2026

The Flock and the Response

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The ubiquity of surveillance cameras is not news. There are cameras everywhere. Even if you avoid those planted on poles, there are cameras ...
Thursday, September 17, 2026

Candor and Motions, Yet Again

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I wrote several years ago about how lawyers can be persuasive and effective; see  Candor, Omission, Persuasion (October 2021). One of the t...
Tuesday, September 15, 2026

'Tis but a Flesh Wound

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Several years ago, the topic of air ambulances was popular at various workers' compensation events. I penned a piece on the economic con...
Sunday, September 13, 2026

Accidents and Reevaluation

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Paradise is a small town nestled on the convergence of the Gulf, Alabama, and is the central point of colonial West Florida. There is much t...
Thursday, September 10, 2026

Actuary Actually

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In August, I strove to introduce the importance of actuarial decisions in risk assessment. That was a run-up to the National Workers' Co...
Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Inquiring Minds

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We have witnessed some regrettable behavior from judges over the years. I have striven to highlight some of that here from time to time. One...
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This blog is the personal thoughts of David Langham. While he is the Deputy Chief Judge of Compensation Claims for the Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims and Division of Administrative Hearings, these thoughts are his own. This blog is not otherwise affiliated with the DOAH, OJCC or any other group or organization. This blog is not legal authority and should not be cited in pleadings or arguments. Never operate this blog while under the influence of alcohol or medication; your mileage may vary; the author is not responsible for your misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Your disagreement and dissent are welcome. JudgeLangham@gmail.com. WARNING - this blog includes many references to pop culture during the early Jurassic period during which the author grew up. Regarding authority, see https://dwlangham.blogspot.com/2023/08/citing-authority.html
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