Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen enacted a bill addressing experience rating credits and the confidentiality of injured workers’ names and contact information.
Gov. Jim Pillen
Pillen on Tuesday signed LB 455, which…
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 of mesothelioma.
Case: Barnes v. Athene…
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, published.
Facts: Harold G. Elswick II worked…
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.
The Senate on Wednesday voted 41-5…
The Assembly Insurance Committee unanimously passed a bill that would permanently allow employers and carriers to use prepaid debit cards to provide workers’ compensation benefits.
The committee on Wednesday voted 17-0…
A New York appellate court upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker paralyzed after a headfirst fall down a set of steps.
Case: In the Matter of…