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Supreme Court of New York, New York County - In this asbestos action, defendant Burnham, LLC moved for partial summary judgment to dismiss the plaintiff’s punitive damages claim on the basis that any alleged asbestos exposure...more
Earlier this week, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) amended its existing administrative standard concerning covered employers’ recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Bureau of Labor statistics addresses the rise in worker deaths in 2022, and expected data for 2023....more
Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - Defendant Burnham LLC filed motions for partial summary judgment with respect to punitive damages in two actions, DeRoy and Giuliano, on the basis that asbestos exposure...more
To state the obvious, the pandemic has resulted in completely unexpected change across the country in so many ways. OSHA’s visibility and role are probably one of the most significant changes to any federal agency. Prior to...more
From the early days of the pandemic, we’ve covered the importance of having an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan based on existing OSHA Guidance. That Plan – based on CDC guidance, incorporating state-specific...more
Nevada recently enacted a pair of COVID-19 related laws that reward businesses for adhering to safety standards and carry the threat of serious business interruption for any that don’t. The first law grants legal immunity...more