The deadline for applications for a justice court judge position in Wellsville has been extended. The position will replace Judge Terry Moore, who resigned his position on May 15, 2021.
To be considered for a justice court judgeship in Cache County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have earned a high school diploma or GED. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Cache County or an adjacent county for at least six months immediately preceding appointment.
Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s website at www.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website (www.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs). The salary range for the position is $13,166 to $23,699 per year and includes no benefits (except for a mandatory contribution to URS). For additional
02/26/21
National Workers Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN)
On February 26, 2021, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinions concerning three petitions for mandamus that arose out of an action for contempt. Specifically, the plaintiff was awarded permanent and total disability benefits in a 2012 lawsuit against his employer. In 2020, the employee filed a post judgment motion for contempt due to the alleged systematic late payment of his weekly benefits. Although the lions share of the opinion addressed procedural and jurisdictional matters not specific to workers compensation, Judge Terry Moore pointed out, in his dissenting opinion, that the Legislature already provided for a remedy when indemnity payments are delayed. Alabama Code § 25-5-59(b) provides for an automatic 15% penalty if any indemnity payment that is owed is not paid within 30 days. Further, § 25-5-86(1) provides that, if an employer defaults on its obligation to pay indemnity benefits, the emp