Maine lawmakers passed a bill that would preserve the statutory presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder conditions arose from employment as a first responder.
Maine law
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A New York appellate court overturned a finding that a workers' compensation carrier was entitled to take a credit toward awards of temporary disability to
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The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a 2024 legislative amendment increasing the cap on fees in workers’ compensation cases does not apply retroactively, that the
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A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims for alleged injuries from a fall from the roof of
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation said a 6% rate cut for private employers will take effect Tuesday.
The bureau said the rate cut is
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A New York woman working as a correctional officer was indicated for allegedly stealing more than $43,000 in workers' compensation benefits over four years by
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The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld the denial of a social worker’s claim seeking benefits for shingles of the eye.
Case: Appeal of Palangas, No.
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A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment dismissing part of a worker’s Labor Law action.
Case: Merlo v. 49 Grove Realty
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont enacted a bill eliminating the requirement that medical fee schedule updates be revenue-neutral.
The governor on Monday signed House Bill 5605,
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Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee signed identical companion bills clarifying the authority of the Workers' Compensation Court to issue certain decisions involving police and firefighters.
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