The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) draft risk evaluation of formaldehyde, released on March 15, 2024, raises significant concerns for worker health and worker compensation risk exposure.
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Monday, March 25, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024
A Cautionary Tale on the Use of AI
Judge Desai addressed the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Larry Grant v. City of Long Beach, 22-56121 D.C. No.2:21-cv-06666 JVS-JEM, in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion filed on March 22, 2024. The analysis highlights the potential pitfalls of using unverified AI for legal pleadings and emphasizes the need for caution among attorneys.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Asbestos Claimants Maybe be Impacted by US Supreme Court Decision
The recent Supreme Court oral arguments in Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc. (22-1079) centered on the question of whether an insurer has the right to object to a debtor's reorganization plan under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The outcome of this case will significantly impact how asbestos claims are handled in bankruptcy proceedings.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The New York Game: A Baseball Tale Steeped in Labor Struggles
Monday, March 18, 2024
US Bans Asbestos
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
OSHA Fines Paterson NJ Contractor $1Million for Fall Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a New Jersey contractor for again exposing workers to fall hazards, this time while working at a construction site in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
COVID-19 Supplemental Benefits for Healthcare Workers Proposed in Legislation
Legislation (A3504) has been introduced to establish the Health Care Workers COVID-19 Supplemental Benefits Program in the Division of Workers' Compensation.