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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a sanctions order against applicant's attorneys. The attorneys argued due process violations based on alleged ex parte contact by the judge. The Board found the applicant's attorneys' petition contained misrepresentations of fact, justifying sanctions. Therefore, the Board issued a notice of intention to impose a $500 joint and several sanction against the law firm and its associate for unprofessional conduct and misleading pleadings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a sanctions order against applicant's attorneys. The attorneys argued due process violations based on alleged ex parte contact by the judge. The Board found the applicant's attorneys' petition contained misrepresentations of fact, justifying sanctions. Therefore, the Board issued a notice of intention to impose a $500 joint and several sanction against the law firm and its associate for unprofessional conduct and misleading pleadings.
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