The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will weigh in on the question of whether cannabinoid oil and dietary supplements qualify as “medical services” or “medicines and supplies” for purposes of the state Workers’…
The Minnesota Legislature passed a bill that would implement Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council recommendations to revise certain wage and benefit calculations and increase attorney fees.
The Senate on Tuesday voted 60-2…
A Louisiana appellate court tossed a worker’s challenge to the denial of his request for additional benefits as untimely.
Case: Lumar v. Central Transport LLC, No. 2023 CA 0980, 04/26/2024, published.
Facts:…
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a $1.7 million judgment against an employer for deliberately misclassifying its workers and underpaying its premiums.
Case: O.M.A. Construction Inc. v. Department of Labor &…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is reportedly planning to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III controlled substance, according to an Associated Press story citing anonymous sources.
Cannabis is currently a Schedule…
The Oklahoma state House of Representatives passed bills that would require the Court of Civil Appeals to take up responsibility for legacy comp claims and exempt public safety workers from…