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Lien claimants Western Imaging Services and Tower Copy Service petitioned for reconsideration after their liens were denied by the WCJ. The WCJ had ruled they were unregistered professional photocopiers and not exempt from registration requirements. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the lien claimants were indeed independent contractors of applicant's attorney, a member of the State Bar. Therefore, they qualified for the exemption under Business and Professions Code section 22451(b). The case was remanded for a determination of the reasonableness of the claimed fees.
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Lien claimants Western Imaging Services and Tower Copy Service petitioned for reconsideration after their liens were denied by the WCJ. The WCJ had ruled they were unregistered professional photocopiers and not exempt from registration requirements. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the lien claimants were indeed independent contractors of applicant's attorney, a member of the State Bar. Therefore, they qualified for the exemption under Business and Professions Code section 22451(b). The case was remanded for a determination of the reasonableness of the claimed fees.
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