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The Extent of Employers’ Obligations to an Employees Continues to be Dynamic
From a defense perspective, the most common concern with defending a workers’ compensation claim is not whether the employee is entitled to benefits, but... More
President Trump Issues Executive Order on ALJs
In response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Lucia v. Securities and Exchange Commission issued last month, which ruled the SEC’s appointment... More
OSHA Issues Memorandum Outlining Acceptable Standards For Silicia In Maritime Industry
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a memorandum outlining new standards for general industry and maritime requiring employers to limit work... More
Update on Lucia v. SEC and the Constitutionality of ALJs
As we reported, on June 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Lucia v. Securities and Exchange Commission, finding the... More
Supreme Court Ruling That ALJs Are Unconstitutional Impacts LHWCA and DBA Claims
A decision today by the United States Supreme Court impacts administrative law judges serving in the Department of Labor who adjudicate claims under the Longshore and... More
DOL Implements New Rule Addressing Compensation Rates Under LHWCA
The Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation program has implemented a new rule addressing provisions on maximum and minimum compensation rates payable under... More
Senate Bill 382: Attempted Repeal of Seat Belt Gag Law
The failure of SB 382, an attempted repeal of the seat belt gag law, to pass during the 2018 Regular Legislative Session, will result... More
DOL Clarifies Requirements for Coverage of Psychiatric Injury Claims Under War Hazards Compensation Act
On June 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) issued FECA Bulletin No. 18-03 to clarify the requirements... More
Decision by Fifth Circuit: Vehicle Passengers’ Arrest for Refusing to Provide Identification Violates 4th Amendment
A recent case, Johnson v. Thibodaux City, 887 F.3d 726 (5thCir. 2018) should be of interest to law enforcement as to the limits of what... More
Decision by Louisiana First Circuit Impacts Carrier-lessees of Tractor-trailer Equipment
A recent case will be of interest to owners and insurers of tractor-trailer equipment. In Jackson v. Wise, ACME Truck Line, Inc. and First... More