Maximum and Minimum Compensation Rates Under LHWCA Adjusted Effective October 1, 2023

Section 6(b)(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides that prior to October 1 of each year, based on the national... More

The Biggest Loser – Workers’ Comp?

Managing Member Alan G. Brackett and Associate Ava M. Wolf are co-authors of an “Attorney Analysis” workers’ compensation column for Reuters Legal News and... More

LHWCA Carriers Allowed to Claim Offset Against Future Liability Despite Waiver of Subrogation

In a recent ruling from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in In re Aries Marine Corp.,[1] Judge Lance... More

Alan Brackett and Chris Prudhomme to Present at LMS International Webinar on DBA

Managing member Alan Brackett and associate Chris Prudhomme will present at a LMS International webinar on the Defense Base Act (DBA). During the 120-minute... More

Arkansas Appellate Court Provides Clarity on Meaning of “Due and Payable” Under LHWCA

Under Section 916 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), “[n]o assignment, release, or commutation of compensation or benefits due or payable... More

Which Workers’ Compensation Law Applies?

Managing Member Alan G. Brackett and Associate Ava M. Wolf are co-authors of an “Attorney Analysis” workers’ compensation column for Reuters Legal News and... More

Supreme Court Defines “Waters of the United States”

In a case arising under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1521, et seq. (“CWA”), the Supreme Court has examined the meaning of the... More

Another U.S. District Court Holds Punitive Damages Available under Longshore Act 905(b) Claim

Judge Lance M. Africk has joined his colleagues of the Eastern District of Louisiana in holding that punitive damages are available to longshoremen and... More

Second Injury Funds: The Benefit in Hiring Injured Workers

Managing Member Alan G. Brackett and Associate Ava Wolf are co-authors of an “Attorney Analysis” workers’ compensation column for Reuters Legal News. Their most... More

The Longshore Act: The Finality of Section 14(F)

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) has been an integral part of the federal workers’ compensation scheme since it was adopted by... More