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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior ruling that disallowed a lien claim and imposed sanctions. The Board intends to impose sanctions on the lien claimant and its representatives for violating procedural rules and making unsubstantiated claims. Specifically, the Board found the lien claimant failed to properly serve opposing counsel, failed to cite legal authority or reference the record in its petition, and made misleading statements regarding the judge's conduct. The Board cautions that non-attorney representatives are held to the same professional standards as attorneys and may face further disciplinary action.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior ruling that disallowed a lien claim and imposed sanctions. The Board intends to impose sanctions on the lien claimant and its representatives for violating procedural rules and making unsubstantiated claims. Specifically, the Board found the lien claimant failed to properly serve opposing counsel, failed to cite legal authority or reference the record in its petition, and made misleading statements regarding the judge's conduct. The Board cautions that non-attorney representatives are held to the same professional standards as attorneys and may face further disciplinary action.
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