A Texas appellate court ruled that a dispute over whether a nonsubscribing employer and an injured employee had to engage in mediation must first be resolved
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The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to permanent partial disability benefits, but it reversed an award of fees and
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill giving employers more control over their workplace drug policies.
Oklahoma law prohibits employers from firing those with a
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed companion bills that will add Virginia to the growing list of states with specific, enforceable workplace heat standards on the books.
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a 13% permanent partial disability award for an injured worker.
Case: Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Elswick, No. 25-735, 03/24/2026,
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The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict finding that the successor-in-interest to a worker’s former employer was shielded from liability for her contraction
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Oklahoma lawmakers are sending the governor a bill that would allow employers to implement more restrictive policies relating to their employees' use of medical cannabis.
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A federal appellate court ruled that a “year” of employment under the Black Lung Benefits Act occurs when a coal miner works 125 days or
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a judge did not suffer a compensable knee injury while descending a flight of stairs.
Case:
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A Texas court overturned the dismissal of a worker’s appeal of his denied claim, finding he should have been allowed to amend his pleadings to
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