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Lien Claimant Ronald J. Nolan sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision awarding him $23,500 of an attorney's fee, granting $500 to prior counsel Robert Blinder, and imposing $1,750 in Labor Code section 5813 sanctions against him for misrepresentation and non-compliance. Nolan contended the fee division was erroneous and the sanctions unjustified. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's Report and Recommendation, finding Nolan's arguments regarding jurisdiction and fee extinguishment frivolous, upholding the WCJ's discretion in trial procedure, and affirming the sanctions due to Nolan's conduct and disregard for court orders. Consequently, Nolan's Petition for Reconsideration was denied.
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Lien Claimant Ronald J. Nolan sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision awarding him $23,500 of an attorney's fee, granting $500 to prior counsel Robert Blinder, and imposing $1,750 in Labor Code section 5813 sanctions against him for misrepresentation and non-compliance. Nolan contended the fee division was erroneous and the sanctions unjustified. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's Report and Recommendation, finding Nolan's arguments regarding jurisdiction and fee extinguishment frivolous, upholding the WCJ's discretion in trial procedure, and affirming the sanctions due to Nolan's conduct and disregard for court orders. Consequently, Nolan's Petition for Reconsideration was denied.
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