Medical Evidence Falls Short

A workers’ compensation medical report offered was insufficient to establish a direct causal link between the accident and the alleged concussion and subsequent stroke. The medical report was precluded from admission by a Federal Court in a personal injury case.

How OSHA Standards Revolutionize Workplace Safety

Jordan Barab’s recent testimony before the House Education and Workforce Committee Subcommittee on Workforce Protections focused extensively on the importance of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards in ensuring workplace safety. 

The Judicial FOIA Expansion Act Could Revolutionize Transparency in America's Legal System

The proposed Judicial FOIA Expansion Act seeks to amend Title 5 of the United States Code to create a right of public access to certain records relating to the U.S. judiciary. This legislation, introduced by Representative Adam Schiff, represents a significant step towards increasing transparency within the judicial branch. Here’s an analysis of the key aspects of the Act and how it will enhance judicial transparency.

New Jersey's S2422: Blazing a Trail for Worker Heat Protection Amid Federal Uncertainty

New Jersey Senate Bill S2422 provides for an occupational heat standard and aims to protect workers. The state-level proposal is critical in light of the recent US Supreme Court decision on Federal regulations.

Senate Blasts Amazon Over High Injury Rates

According to an interim investigation report by Senator Bernie Sanders and the Senate HELP Committee into Amazon's warehouse safety practices, warehouse workers continue to suffer excessive occupational injuries. The report focuses on peak seasons like Prime Day and the holiday season.

Student Athlete Employment Status Still A Coin Toss

Tangible benefits produced by "amateur" college athletes to identifiable institutions, ie. NCAA Colleges are held to deserve compensation. The Third Circuit Federal Court of Appeals ruled recently as it analyzed employment status.

No Duty to Defend Intentional Tort Claim

In a per curiam opinion, the NJ Appellate Division affirmed that a workers’ compensation insurance company is not required to defend an intentional tort claim following a Section 20 resolution.