The Kentucky Supreme Court overturned a decision of the Court of Appeals directing an administrative law judge to revisit a determination that a worker’s surgery
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Cannabis can't qualify as reasonable and necessary medical treatment under the Longshore Harbor and Workers' Compensation Act because it remains a Schedule I drug
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The Delaware Superior Court overturned an administrative finding that an injured forklift driver was not a displaced worker.
Case: Smith v. Allen Foods, No. S25A-08-002
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A New York appellate court upheld a 20% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.
Case: In the Matter of
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits for a worker with noise-induced hearing loss.
Case: ACNR Resources Inc. v. Miller, No. 25-662,
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The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a manufacturer that contracts for the delivery and transportation of raw materials qualifies as a contractor entitled to “up-the-ladder” immunity from
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Bills introduced in New York would allow injured workers to obtain prescription medications from pharmacies outside employer or insurer networks when delays or authorization issues
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Montana State Fund proposed a 5% average rate reduction that would take effect July 1.
If approved, the cut would bring rates to their lowest
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The Delaware Supreme Court ruled that a sole proprietor was not entitled to coverage under his company’s workers’ compensation policy for his injuries from being
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Tower MSA Partners is holding a webinar on Wednesday to explore how changes to Medicare Secondary Payer rules are impacting workers' compensation claims.
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