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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

Morris James LLP

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

Marshall Dennehey

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

Goldberg Segalla

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

Morris James LLP

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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A Full Court Press on Medicare Compliance

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While most of the country is engaged in basketball mania, the worker’s compensation community is huddling up to prepare for the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services’ (CMS) upcoming “full-court press” following its recent...more

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Kentucky Supreme Court Affirms Duty to Prevent Take Home Exposures in Asbestos Claims in Schneider Electric USA, Inc. v. Williams

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On March 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued its decision in Schneider Electric USA, Inc. v. Williams, affirming the duty to prevent take home exposure in asbestos claims on summary judgment. The case arises...more

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New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Legislation Update

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On January 17, 2026, Governor Murphy signed S2950/A3451 into law. This bill was initially introduced on February 1, 2024, and passed by the assembly on February 12, 2024. The senate received it on the same day and it...more

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Preventing Workplace Overdose Deaths — New York and California Plan Narcan (Naloxone) Requirements

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California and New York will soon be requiring Narcan in some workplace first aid kits. While Narcan provides a meaningful, prompt, and potentially lifesaving response to opioid overdoses, effective implementation of a Narcan...more

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Commonwealth Court Rules the Security Fund is Not Subject to Attorney‑Fee Assessments

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Randall E. Parrish v. Yeager Supply, Inc. (WCAB); No. 443 C.D. 2024; filed February 5, 2026; by Judge Cohn Jubelirer - In this case, the claimant and employer settled a 1998 work injury by Compromise and Release agreement....more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds Co‑Worker Immunity Applies Only When Both Employees Are Acting in the Course of Employment At The...

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John Brown v. George Gaydos ; No. 22 WAP 2024; decided February 18, 2026; by Justice Mundy. In this case, Brown, an employee, was injured on the job with American Concrete Solutions (ACS) while attempting to enter a skid...more

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NY Appellate Division Workers’ Comp Decisions Provide Lessons on Proof, Premises, and Procedure

There were three workers’ compensation decisions posted by the Appellate Division Thursday, 3/26/26: 1. Murad v. Tri-State Groundwater Solutions, LLC. This case involved a maintenance mechanic who claimed he developed...more

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2025 Year in Review / 2026 Look Forward - PRC Employment Law

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This article provides a brief summary of the key PRC employment law updates in 2025 and offers an outlook on the anticipated changes in 2026....more

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Florida Case Law Update: Doctors No Longer Permitted to Dispense Medications in Office in Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Florida’s First District Court of Appeal (DCA) has issued a decision that reshapes how prescription medications may be dispensed in workers’ compensation claims, which will result in cost savings on these medications for...more

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Commonwealth Court Bars Supplier of Medical Goods from Challenging Amounts Paid Under Workers’ Compensation Through Fee Reviews

The Commonwealth Court’s groundbreaking decision has found against Scomed, ruling that suppliers of medical goods such as Scomed (as opposed to providers of healthcare services), are not “health care providers,” and as such...more

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Lewes Trench Accident Highlights Legal Questions After Workplace Fall

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A recent construction accident in Lewes highlights the serious risks associated with trench work—and the legal questions that often follow....more

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Subrogation Lien Rights: Pay Close Attention to the Distribution of the Money!

During the course of many in-person seminars and internet webinars, we have always advised our clients to be very careful when it comes time to receive their portion of a third-party settlement as reimbursement of their...more

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Penalties, PARs, and Psychological Claims: Recent New York Workers’ Compensation Decisions

It has been a few weeks since the 3rd Dept. issued decisions on workers’ compensation cases. We got three yesterday, plus the Court of Appeals dropped a decision on Tuesday, 3/17/26....more

Marshall Dennehey

Florida Court Strikes Proposed Workers’ Compensation Rules That Allow Physicians to Dispense Medications

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Publix Super Markets, Inc., et.al. v. Dept. of Financial Services, et. al., ---So.3d---(Fla. 1st DCA 2026) - The First District Court of Appeal issued a blockbuster opinion on February 25, 2026, in the case of Publix Super...more

Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP

When AI Hallucinates the Law: Sedano and Nolan Show the Cost of Generated Legal Writing

Generative AI can speed up routine legal work, such as drafting e-mails and summarizing documents. However, when it invents quotations or cites cases that do not exist, courts are imposing real sanctions and, in some...more

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