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Musings of David Langham on the workers' compensation world

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Socialized Medicine in the News

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One of the great hooks of modern music is Comin around again (Carly Simon, Arista, 1986). She celebrates both change and the fact that we se...
Thursday, May 14, 2026

Tech Frustration and Outburst

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Harris County, Texas, surrounds Houston. It is one of the largest cities in the United States, usually about fourth on the list after New Yo...
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Oradour-sur-Glane

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This is a name I had never heard. A small town in the south of France. It is not easily accessible, a bit off the beaten path. I am a long-t...
Sunday, May 10, 2026

Drive Carefully

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There is an element of society that engages in not-so-appropriate activity. In that, there is too often some human tendency to believe ...
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Extraneous and Inappropriate

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A judge in Florida's Ninth Circuit is facing discipline for comments from the bench. The story has been run by The Independent , The Tam...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Assisted Suicide News

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The subjects of euthanasia continue to make news. The topic is not new, but is gaining recognition. See Evolving Morality (July 2025) and ...
Sunday, May 3, 2026

Everyone Gets a Trophy

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We, as a society, have likely hit our nadir, though there is some chance we have further to fall before some sudden stop marks our complete ...
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Ineffective Assistance

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In the world of workers' compensation, you never hear about ineffective assistance of counsel. It is a criminal law maxim. And yet, ther...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Out in California

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A California judge will resign after pleading guilty to a felony mail fraud charge for allegedly hiring a physician convicted of health care...
Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Pre Law Club Debate

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In April 2026, I traveled to Panama City to attend the Florida State University First Amendment Debate featuring professor Denise Harle and...
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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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