Shannon concentrates her practice exclusively in workers' compensation, representing trucking companies, restaurants, construction companies, candy manufacturers, boroughs/municipalities, colleges, hospitals, agricultural businesses, distribution centers and staffing agencies in all manner of matters related to workers' compensation. She takes a hands-on approach to working with clients, actively engaging them in an open dialogue regarding topical issues relevant to their business. Shannon works closely with employers to develop policies and procedures to reduce workers' compensation exposure and to educate them on the Workers' Compensation Act.
Shannon also devotes a portion of her practice to representing boroughs and municipalities. She works together with their solicitors and actuaries to coordinate case strategy and to reach the best outcome for the employer.
In recognition of her exemplary work as a defense attorney, Shannon was recognized as Pennsylvania's "Lawyer of the Year" for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers in Harrisburg for 2022 and 2024. To read more about this honor, click here.
Shannon graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, where she was also admitted to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. In 1996, she received her juris doctor from The Dickinson School of Law. Following law school, Shannon served as a law clerk for several Workers' Compensation Judges in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, she was an associate attorney litigating workers' compensation and social security cases.
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Availability of Direct Deposit for Supersedeas Fund Reimbursement
January 23, 2025
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is now offering direct deposit (electronic transfer) of Supersedeas Fund Reimbursement checks. To use this option, you must be a registered Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vendor. The Bureau has provided the linked guide to set up direct deposit. All vendor registration instructions and forms can be found by clicking here: Office of Budget Website, then navigating to the “Popular Topics” section. Select the “Find Vendor Registration, Information, and Tools” tile, and click on the “Direct Deposit and E-Remittance” button. Select the appropriate link, based on the first digit of your vendor number. If you do not have a vendor number, you should follow the link on the page to register for a “Non-Procurement” vendor number. You can also sign up for E-Remittance from this page, which is strongly recommended as it will provide you with an email notification up to three days in advance of a direct deposit payment to your vendor record. Please contact any of our Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys if you have any questions. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp – Special PA Alert – January 23, 2025, is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers. This publication is not intended to provide legal advice for a specific situation or to create an attorney-client relationship. We would be pleased to provide such legal assistance as you require on these and other subjects when called upon. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING pursuant to New York RPC 7.1 Copyright © 2025 Marshall Dennehey, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted without the express written permission of our firm. For reprints or inquiries, or if you wish to be removed from this mailing list, contact tamontemuro@mdwcg.com.
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What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp – Special PA Alert
January 10, 2024
In Schmidt v. Schmidt, Kirifides & Rassias (WCAB), 1039 C.D. 2021, filed November 14, 2023, a case of first impression, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled that claimants are entitled to reimbursement for out-of-pocket payments for cannabidiol (CBD oil), as it is both a medicine and supply under the Workers’ Compensation Act, without requiring submission of billing forms. On behalf of the carrier, an appeal was filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on December 14, 2023. The carrier presented four questions for review: 1. Does CBD oil fall under the “medical services” or “medicine and supplies” language of Section 306(f.)?; 2. Are employers required to reimburse claimants for health food store purchases of CBD oil without any supporting documents, medical records, HCFA forms or prescriptions?; 3. Does Section 306(f.1) mandate direct payment to a claimant for out-of-pocket expenses for “medicine and supplies” without submission of any supporting medical records, HCFA forms or prescriptions?; and 4. Do the cost containment regulations apply to a claimant’s purchase of dietary supplemental or CBD oil? Of note: This type of appeal is discretionary. According to our Appellate Advocacy and Post-Trial Practice Group, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court accepts approximately five percent of the appeal requests it receives. It typically takes four to six months for the court to decide if an appeal will be accepted. Marshall Dennehey will continue to monitor this appeal and provide updates as available. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp – Special PA Alert – January 10, 2024, is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers. This publication is not intended to provide legal advice for a specific situation or to create an attorney-client relationship. We would be pleased to provide such legal assistance as you require on these and other subjects when called upon. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING pursuant to New York RPC 7.1 Copyright © 2024 Marshall Dennehey, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted without the express written permission of our firm. For reprints or inquiries, or if you wish to be removed from this mailing list, contact tamontemuro@mdwcg.com.
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