LHWCA, DBA & WHCA
Legislative Alert: War Hazards Compensation Reform Act (H.R. 9520)
Navigating the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) has long involved a frustrating waiting game. Historically, carriers and employers have been required to front significant... More
DBA Claims and the Challenge of Sworn Testimony from Abroad
Defense Base Act (DBA) claims can arise anywhere in the world. Claims adjusters and attorneys may handle claims filed by employees in Peru, Uganda,... More
Failure to Cooperate Has Consequences: Eleventh Circuit Upholds Dismissal Under The Longshore Act
Article Summary In Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. v. Jackson, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a claimant’s... More
Claims for Psychological Injuries Likely to Rise Following Increased Military Operations in Middle East
Overview As military operations continue throughout the Middle East, including escalating tensions and hostilities with Iran, employers and carriers should expect a continued stream... More
DOL Keeps Longshore Penalties Unchanged for 2026
In a rule published May 20, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will not make an inflation adjustment to civil monetary... More
The United States’ Withdrawal from Afghanistan and Impact on Loss of Earning Capacity
In Woolum v. ARMA Aviation, the U.S. Department of Labor Benefits Review Board (BRB) addressed various issues arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA),... More
Second Circuit Reinforces “Substantial Evidence” Standard Over Treating Physician Preference
In a favorable decision for employers and carriers, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reaffirmed that an Administrative Law Judge... More
BRB Addresses Enforceability and Conclusiveness of Settlement Agreements Approved Under LHWCA
Article Summary In Marcus Schulmeister v. Blackwater USA, the Benefits Review Board (“BRB”) recently addressed the enforceability and conclusiveness of settlements approved under the... More
Second Circuit: Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Denied Under LHWCA
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed that federal law bars the reimbursement of medical marijuana costs under the... More
Longshore 101: Navigating Federal Workers’ Compensation
In this article, attorney Alex Domingue provides the essential guide to the history and legal framework of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act... More