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Appellate Division Affirmed Dismissal but Remanded for Dismissal Without Prejudice and Sanctions for AI-Generated Case Law

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Amtrust N. Am., etc. v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., No. A-2587-24 (March 27, 2026) - In Amtrust N. Am., etc. v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., Amtrust appealed from a trial court’s dismissal with prejudice of its declaratory judgment...more

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Delaware Supreme Court Again Reverses Judge, Litigants Still Pay

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In 2022, the Delaware Supreme Court, en banc, reversed a decision of Superior Court Judge Karsnitz in a pro hac vice matter, writing that “[b]oth the tone and the explicit language of the Superior Court’s memorandum opinion...more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Limits 120‑Day Notice Requirement for Owner-Employees

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Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company v. David Heater( WCAB); No. 103 MAP 2024; decided March 26, 2026; by Chief Justice Todd. In this case, the Supreme Court considered the issue of whether an injured worker, who was...more

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The First District Court of Appeal Adopts (Again) New Methodology for Analyzing Statute of Limitations

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Estes v. Palm Beach Cnty. Sch. Dist., No. 1D2025-0079, 2026 (Fla. 1st DCA Mar. 23, 2026) - The First District Court of Appeal issued another opinion in the court’s ever-developing interpretation of the statute of limitations...more

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Wisconsin’s Unreasonable Refusal to Rehire Statute: A Costly Trap for Employers

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All Wisconsin employers know the basics of the state’s workers’ compensation statute. If an employee is hurt on the job, they may be entitled to benefits under workers’ compensation insurance. However, many don’t realize...more

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New York Third Department Reaffirms Deadlines for Controverting Workers’ Compensation Claims

There was only one workers’ compensation decision from the Third Department on May 7, and it is a really good case to keep in your back pocket if the claimant’s counsel tries to argue the carrier waived their right to...more

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Refines Co-Employee Immunity

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Brown v. Gaydos, 2026 WL 450635 (Pa. February 18, 2026) - In this matter, the plaintiff was seriously injured while operating a skid steer. The skid steer was owned by the defendant personally, but was loaned to the...more

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Untangling Transportation Workers’ Compensation Claims in New York: A Defense-Oriented Roadmap

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Workers’ compensation claims arising from the transportation industry in New York State routinely present challenges far beyond those found in more traditional employment settings. Multi-layered contracting relationships,...more

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California Employers' "Know Your Rights" Notification Update Imminent

California's “Know Your Rights Act” enactment requires employers to provide written notice of certain employment rights to all employees. Effective February 1, 2026, that notice requirement included reference to workers'...more

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Fresh Analysis and Familiar Ground in the New York Third Department’s Latest Workers’ Comp Rulings

Four new workers’ compensation cases dropped last week from the New York 3rd Dept. Ferra v. Paramount Global: This is the second time this case went to the Appellate Division. The facts of the claim are as follows: a...more

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New RFA-2 Electronic Submission Mandate from NYS Workers’ Compensation Board

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At this time, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board requires all Request for Further Action by Insurer/Employer forms (Form RFA-2) be submitted electronically via eCase – paper RFA-2 forms are no longer accepted or...more

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Mysterious Injuries and Missing Forms: The Third Department’s Latest Workers’ Comp Cases

There were three new New York Appellate Division decisions on workers’ compensation cases handed down on April 16, 2026....more

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2025 Year in Review / 2026 Outlook – Singapore Employment Law

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2025 saw a series of developments take place in the Singapore employment law landscape. This article provides a summary of the key developments over the past year....more

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Missing Fisherman in Delaware Bay Raises Complex Legal Questions Under Maritime Law

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A recent report involving a missing New Jersey fisherman in the Delaware Bay highlights not only the risks associated with working on the water, but also the multifaceted legal framework that applies when a maritime incident...more

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Arizona Court of Appeals emphasizes third-party administrators have no direct liability to insureds for bad faith

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In Wagner v. Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool, the Arizona Court of Appeals has reiterated that third party administrators are not liable to insureds for bad faith where there is no contractual nexus between the third...more

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The Ever-Changing Landscape of TTD Termination and Overpayments for Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claims

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In a decision closely followed for its impact on workers’ compensation claims, the Tenth District Court of Appeals in State ex rel. Kurtz v. Indus. Comm., 2026-Ohio-824, addressed two issues:...more

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Oregon Employment Law Update

Spring is in the air, ushering in some new employment laws that warrant employers’ attention. Although this year’s state legislative session, which adjourned in March 2026, did not result in sweeping changes to Oregon...more

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Fatal Agricultural Accident in Bridgeville Highlights Unique Legal Risks for Farm Workers

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A fatal agricultural accident in Bridgeville is under investigation by Delaware State Police following an incident on April 10, 2026. While early reporting is limited, incidents like this often raise a set of legal questions...more

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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Narrows Who May Seek Recourse Through the Workers’ Compensation Act’s Fee Review Process

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Scomed Supply v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company and Sedgwick Claims Management Services (Bureau of Workers' Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office), No. 79 C.D. 2025 (Pa. Cmwlth. March 16, 2026) - On March 16, 2026,...more

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Philadelphia Parking Garage Collapse in Grays Ferry

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A partially constructed parking garage collapsed in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia on April 8, 2026, killing one construction worker, injuring two others, and leaving two more unaccounted for beneath the rubble....more

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Court of Appeal Affirms Ruling That Late‑Asserted Major Contributing Cause Defenses Are Waived

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Budd v. Jandrew Enterprises LLC, (1D2024-3161, January 30, 2026) (OJCC# 23-004984) - The First District Court of Appeal recently issued a per curiam affirmed (PCA) ruling concerning the perennial issue of major contributing...more

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Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Breadth of Employer Liability Exclusions in CGL Policies

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In a recent unpublished decision, Babwari v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., the Eleventh Circuit delivered a significant reminder for policyholders and insurers alike: commercial general liability (“CGL”) policies are not a...more

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Florida Appeals Court Rejects Rules Protecting Physician Dispensing in Workers’ Compensation Cases

A recent decision by Florida’s First District Court of Appeal (DCA) has significant implications for physicians and other practitioners who dispense medications to injured workers. In Publix Super Markets, Inc. v. Dep’t of...more

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Commonwealth Court Denies Fee Review Process for Medical Goods Suppliers per Workers’ Compensation Act

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On March 16, 2026, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled in Scomed Supply v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company and Sedgwick Claims Management Services that Scomed, a supplier of medical goods, is not a health care...more

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Lessons from Spain to Philadelphia: Why Preventable Train Accidents Keep Happening

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In January 2026, rail safety once again became global news when four separate train accidents occurred in Spain within a single week. One involved a commuter train striking a construction crane that had intruded onto the...more

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