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The WCAB denied a petition for removal seeking to overturn an order denying a continuance of a lien conference. The defendant's new counsel requested the continuance due to the pending substitution of attorneys, but the WCJ denied it, citing the importance of court-set calendars. While the majority found no significant prejudice given the extended discovery period and flexibility at trial, a dissenting opinion argued the defendant was prejudiced by being denied a meaningful lien conference to resolve issues before trial.
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The WCAB denied a petition for removal seeking to overturn an order denying a continuance of a lien conference. The defendant's new counsel requested the continuance due to the pending substitution of attorneys, but the WCJ denied it, citing the importance of court-set calendars. While the majority found no significant prejudice given the extended discovery period and flexibility at trial, a dissenting opinion argued the defendant was prejudiced by being denied a meaningful lien conference to resolve issues before trial.
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