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This case consolidates three workers' compensation matters involving attorney fee disputes before the same Workers' Compensation Judge. The petitioners argue that the judge erred by prioritizing attorney time spent over other factors in determining fees and by applying an arbitrary 12% cap. The Board granted consolidation and removed the cases for reconsideration, finding common legal and factual issues that necessitate further review to ensure just and reasoned decisions. The employer is ordered to pay settlement proceeds while withholding 15% pending the Board's final determination.
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This case consolidates three workers' compensation matters involving attorney fee disputes before the same Workers' Compensation Judge. The petitioners argue that the judge erred by prioritizing attorney time spent over other factors in determining fees and by applying an arbitrary 12% cap. The Board granted consolidation and removed the cases for reconsideration, finding common legal and factual issues that necessitate further review to ensure just and reasoned decisions. The employer is ordered to pay settlement proceeds while withholding 15% pending the Board's final determination.
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