(1) The administrative law judge did not abuse its discretion in (1) awarding a reduced fee awarded rather than denying fees entirely, (2) awarding attorney fees for early legal work, and (3) denying the request of an evidentiary hearing on the attorney fees.
(2) Christensen II requires the Commission to assess the reasonableness of attorney fees even though decision was published after the underlying proceedings in this case occurred because judicial construction of a statute applies retroactively.