Ethical AI Use: Essential Guidelines for Attorneys

The American Bar Association (ABA) issued Formal Opinion 512, which provides crucial guidance on attorneys' ethical use of Generative AI (GAI) tools. The opinion focuses on competency, confidentiality, communication, supervision, and fees. It also outlines attorney responsibilities and ethical obligations.

Insurance Snafu Leaves Trucking Company on the Hook

A New Jersey appellate court held that an insurance company failed to terminate coverage properly, and the injured worker was classified as a special employee. 

Bird Flu Strikes Colorado Poultry Workers: CDC Confirms

The US Centers for Disease Control [CDC]] has reported additional humans have been infected with bird flu.

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.