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In March, Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1215 was introduced in an effort to address the high cost of prescription topical drugs. According to the bill’s sponsor, the issue is excessive reimbursement rates for topical drugs that...more
In a 5-2 decision issued today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the placement of the phrase “goods or services ” immediately following a list of specific medical services provided in Section 306(f.1)(3)(iii) of...more
A couple more bills were introduced for the 2026-27 session. Any updates since February have been highlighted in bold....more
Purple Pride, Inc. v. Burgess, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D479 (Fla. 1st DCA Mar. 18, 2026), reh'g denied (Mar. 31, 2026) - The claimant suffered a work-related motor vehicle accident in 2019 that caused him to become tetraplegic (or...more
As we have discussed in prior updates, the law surrounding workers’ compensation coverage disputes involving Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) continues to evolve. The New York Third Department’s recent decision in...more
Germany’s Hanover Social Court (Sozialgericht Hannover) ruled on April 16, 2026 (Ref. No. S 22 U 120/25, not yet final) that a torn cruciate ligament sustained during an employer‑organized soccer tournament was not a...more
On our May 28, 2026, Employment Law Webinar, HSB’s Matt Blake discussed one of the more nuanced intersections in employment law: the relationship between state workers' compensation systems and the Americans with Disabilities...more
The 2026 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on May 6, 2026, closing out a "brief" election year session. ...more
With the 2026 Colorado legislative session now complete, we have a clearer view of which labor and employment bills advanced, or stalled, and which developments deserve employers’ attention. As in recent sessions, workplace...more
Another dispute is resolved according to the provisions in a Master Service Agreement. Have you reviewed yours lately? Jones was employed by Murphrey Oil Company....more
As a part of our Quarterly Practice Group Update, we are pleased to produce our 20th installation of examples of our continued, astounding successes in the area of fraud litigation....more
Four new workers’ compensation cases dropped last week from the 3rd Dept., and the most significant is a bad decision on a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) case....more
This article examines several factors a vocational expert must consider when assessing a nurse’s labor market access, placeability, and earning capacity. It outlines the requirements of nursing occupations and the changing...more
The United States Court of Appeals recently reversed a grant of summary judgment in favor of a volunteer firefighter’s employer, finding that the firefighter, who was injured while aboard a firefighting vessel, should have...more
I thought this was an interesting decision posted by the Court of Appeals. Waldy Quinones Garcia v. Monadnock Construction, Inc. (Decided May 21, 2026) - The court held that the Justice For Injured Workers Act (JIWA) enacted...more
A sweeping labor and employment bill passed at the end of Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session was signed by the governor on May 11. Public Act No. 26-12, An Act Concerning Workforce Development and Working Conditions in...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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