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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior order, clarifying findings regarding attorney conduct. The Board affirmed that defense attorney Kathleen Roberts engaged in frivolous tactics and was subject to sanctions. However, they amended the findings to explicitly state that Dr. Jerome Tepperman did not act in bad faith and denied the defendant's request for sanctions against Dr. Tepperman. The Board also admonished Ms. Roberts for meritless arguments on reconsideration.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior order, clarifying findings regarding attorney conduct. The Board affirmed that defense attorney Kathleen Roberts engaged in frivolous tactics and was subject to sanctions. However, they amended the findings to explicitly state that Dr. Jerome Tepperman did not act in bad faith and denied the defendant's request for sanctions against Dr. Tepperman. The Board also admonished Ms. Roberts for meritless arguments on reconsideration.
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