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Claimant, Not Employer, Committed Fraud
The issue of fraud, prevalent in the workers’ compensation arena, once again reared its head in a case before the Third Circuit Court of... More
Social Media Discovery
In a case arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the defendant issued discovery requests seeking, among other things, plaintiff’s online postings related to... More
First Circuit Overturns Award of Fees and Penalties
The Louisiana workers’ compensation law provides for the assessment of attorney’s fees and penalties where an employer does not promptly pay compensation. A case... More
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Union Laws by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle filed by the United States Chamber of Commerce, challenging a landmark labor... More
Punitive Damages Not Available For Failure To Pay Maintenance & Cure
In a case of first impression, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington has held that punitive damages for the... More
Study Finds Medical Marijuana Reduces Need For Pain Medications
A recent study from the University of Georgia has concluded that states that pass medical marijuana laws tend to experience a significant decline in... More
First Circuit Addresses Issues of Medical Causation and Fraud
On January 5, 2017, the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (“First Circuit”) reviewed several holdings by the Office of Workers’ Compensation... More
Death on Platform in State Waters May Be Within OCSLA Jurisdiction
A worker was killed on a platform located in Louisiana state waters when a pressurized valve blew, striking him in the head. The platform... More
Same Sex Spouse Can Recover Under DOHSA
In what appears to be a case of first impression, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has held a same... More
Longshore Act Penalties Increased For 2017
The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment And Improvements Act of 2015 requires the Department of Labor to annually adjust its civil monetary penalty levels... More