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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding a denied attorney fee request under Labor Code section 5710. The applicant sought fees for a deposition attended by a non-attorney law graduate with extensive experience. The Board rescinded the prior denial, remanding the case for further proceedings. Applicant's counsel must now demonstrate compliance with Arriaga and CCR 10773 regarding supervision and disclosure of the non-attorney representative's status. Failure to do so will result in the denial of the fee request.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding a denied attorney fee request under Labor Code section 5710. The applicant sought fees for a deposition attended by a non-attorney law graduate with extensive experience. The Board rescinded the prior denial, remanding the case for further proceedings. Applicant's counsel must now demonstrate compliance with Arriaga and CCR 10773 regarding supervision and disclosure of the non-attorney representative's status. Failure to do so will result in the denial of the fee request.
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