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New Law Expands Eligibility for Safety Program, Premium Discounts

More Delaware employers will be able to participate in the state’s Workplace Safety Program and earn premium discounts, under a new law. Senate Bill 306, enacted by Gov. John Carney in…




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Judge Miscalculates Insurance Provider's Lien Against Amputee's Tort Settlement

The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that a trial judge miscalculated an insurance provider’s lien against a truck driver’s third-party recovery for an accident that resulted in the loss of…




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Labor Committee Hears Testimony on Misclassification

The Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee on Tuesday held an informational meeting to hear testimony from industry experts on the harmful effects of worker misclassification. Christopher Hallock, deputy secretary of…




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Adjuster's Miscalculation of Lien Doesn't Allow Worker to Avoid Payment

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a determination that a worker was required to pay the full amount of her employer’s lien against her third-party recovery, even though the estimate…




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Court Reinstates Jury Verdict for Worker on Discrimination Claims

The Missouri Court of Appeals reinstated a jury’s verdicts in favor of an injured worker on his disability discrimination claim. Scott Caldwell worked for the UniFirst Corp. as a district sales…




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Goldberg Segalla Adds to Orange County, San Francisco Offices

Goldberg Segalla announced the addition of attorneys to its workers’ compensation defense practice groups in San Francisco and Orange County, California. Lynet’ D. Shigg  joined the firm’s San Francisco practice group,…




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Appropriations Committee Passes Anti-Discrimination Treatment Bill, Ag Worker Presumption

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee passed bills that would create a presumption that heat injuries are compensable for agricultural workers and would expose employers to penalties for denying injured workers’…




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Trial Court Did Not Abuse Discretion in Considering New Evidence, Remanding Case

A trial court did not abuse its discretion when it reviewed new medical reports finding that a man was unable to return to work and in ordering San Francisco’s retirement system to…




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DOL Session to Discuss Benefits for Nuclear Weapons Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor will host an informational session in Lisle, Illinois, to discuss benefits available under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act. The program provides lump-sum payments and…




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DOL Orders Compensation for Workers Fired Over Safety Concerns, Misclassified as Contractors

The U.S. Labor Department said it received more than $350,000 in back wages for workers at a Michigan construction company who were misclassified as contractors and for a truck driver…




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Federal Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Mechanic's Disability Discrimination Claim

A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured mechanic’s claim for disability discrimination. Case: Goosen v. Minnesota Department of Transportation, No. 23-2360, 06/24/2024, published. Facts: Robert Wayne Goosen worked…




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Public School Employer Has Immunity from Civil Liability for Retaliatory Discharge Claim

A Texas appellate court ruled that a public school district was immune from civil liability to a former employee on her retaliatory discharge claim. Case: Conroe Independent School District v. Osuna,…




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DWC Raises Discount Rate Slightly

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that any interest or discount rates used in the third fiscal quarter must be 8.57%, up from the 8.55% rate used for the…




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DWC Lowers Fourth-Quarter Discount Rate

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that the discount interest rate will drop by more than a full percentage point during the final fiscal quarter. The division said any interest…




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Court Publishes Decision Upholding $1.7 Million Judgment for Misclassification

The Washington Court of Appeals has granted a motion by the Department of Labor and Industries to order the publication of a decision that upheld a $1.7 million judgment against…




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Advanced Litigation Skills: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2)

Advanced Litigation: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2)…




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The Real Do's and Dont's of Trial - from Discovery to Decision

Join us for this half-day event on trial techniques and skills, covering the entirety of a trial from discovery to decision. The expert panel of instructors will discuss the most…




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Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 44: Non-Disclosure Agreements

"Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some…




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Handling Cases of Serious & Willful Misconduct of the Employer-Review and Practice Hints

This program provides a guide to handling cases of serious and willful misconduct of employers. Examining various reviews and practice hints, Frank Christine III, Esq. will offer a review of…




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WCB Meets to Discuss Attorney Fees

The Oregon Workers' Compensation Board will discuss attorney fees during a Nov. 19 meeting. Board members will undertake the legally mandated biennial review of attorney fees. Part of the discussion will…




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Debunking Common Brain Injury Misconceptions

This webinar will equip workers' compensation professionals with essential knowledge and strategies to support TBI patients better, ensuring they receive the comprehensive care needed for both their physical injuries and…




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Disclosure to Attorney Doesn't Trigger Time for Worker to File Suit Against Doctor

The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that the time frame for an injured worker to sue her doctor for malpractice did not start on the date her workers’ compensation attorney…




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Court Upholds Dismissal of Day Care Worker's Claims for Discrimination, Retaliation

An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a day care worker’s claims for disability discrimination, workers’ compensation retaliation and negligence. Case: Long v. KeltanBW Inc., No. 112919, 06/20/2024, published. Facts:…




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Court Didn't Abuse Discretion in Denying Sanctions Without Hearing

A trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying a post-dismissal motion for sanctions without first holding a hearing, an Ohio appellate court ruled. Michael Shields worked as a mechanic…




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Attorney Suspended for Misconduct

The Kentucky Supreme Court last week suspended an attorney for misconduct related to his representation of a client in a probate matter and a workers’ compensation claim. Barry Nathaniel Sullivan was…




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DLI Rules Would Authorize Max Penalty for Misclassification

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry proposed rules that would add intentional misclassification to the list of violations that justify assessing the maximum penalty. The department will hold a hearing…




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ALJ Abuses Discretion in Denying Worker's Request for Relief

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge committed an abuse of discretion in denying a worker’s request for relief from the dismissal of her hearing due…




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Missed Deadlines, Lack of Discovery Wreck Worker's Request for Hearing

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s request for hearing was properly dismissed, given her failure to adhere to deadlines and failure to participate in discovery and a…




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Lawmakers Pass Bill Limiting Recovery for Misclassification

Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill that would establish notice requirements for carriers to seek additional premium payments from employers that misclassified their workers and limit how much insurers can recover. Rep.




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High Court Questions Viability of Defense Based on Worker's Failure to Disclose Prior Injury

The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for a back injury, but it questioned the continued viability of its case law allowing…




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Federal Court Upholds Jury's Finding That UPS Didn't Discriminate Against Injured Worker

A federal appellate court upheld a jury verdict finding an employer had not discriminated against an injured employee. Case: Donahue v. United Parcel Service, Nos. 22-3132 and 22-3142, 08/12/2024, published. Facts: William…




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Discover 10 Best Multipurpose WordPress Themes to Use in 2023

Some people may tell you that anything worth inventing has already been invented. That is not true, it probably never will be, and it certainly will not be the case for the website design world, which just keeps growing and improving. Website requirements keep becoming more and more demanding. Website design has to correspondingly follow […]

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Newly Discovered Anatomy Shields and Monitors Brain

The traditional view is that the brain is surrounded by three layers, the dura, arachnoid, and pia mater. Møllgård et al. found a fourth meningeal layer called the subarachnoid lymphatic-like membrane (SLYM). SLYM is immunophenotypically distinct from the other meningeal layers in the human and mouse brain and represents a tight barrier for solutes of more than 3 kilodaltons, effectively subdividing the subarachnoid space into two different compartments. SLYM is the host for a large population of myeloid cells, the number of which increases in response to inflammation and aging, so this layer represents an innate immune niche ideally positioned to surveil the cerebrospinal fluid.




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WPCandy Roundtable #3: WordPress Meetup Discussion with 4 co-organizers

Let’s talk about WordPress meetups! On this episode of The WPCandy Roundtable Podcast, I asked four awesome WordPress meetup co-organizers to chat about what makes a quality meetup and how they do what they do. We also went over what they would recommend to new WordPress meetup organizers. Joining me on the podcast are Angie […]

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Why Embracing Discomfort Can Transform Your Art

In this episode, Austin Kleon dives into the concept of “creative discomfort” and how pushing outside our comfort zones drives authentic, impactful art. Austin, a bestselling author known for Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going, shares his unique take on creativity as a process of problem-solving, subtraction, and friction. Together, we explore how the right amount of tension—whether in tools, routines, or mindsets—can spark the kind of genuine work that truly resonates. We discuss the unexpected benefits of friction, whether it’s the rough feel of a pencil on paper, a challenging creative prompt, or even an intentional lack of convenience in day-to-day routines. Austin shares his journey back to writing books after a long hiatus and the unique way he keeps his process challenging by setting up creative “problems” for himself. From learning to ride a bike in his forties to adopting analog tools to enhance creative tension, Austin’s approach is a refreshing reminder that the best work often comes not from ease but from intentional, creative struggle. Some highlights we explore: Comfort Work vs. Risk Work: Austin defines “comfort work” as creative tasks that feel safe and familiar, contrasted with “risk work” that pushes growth—like...

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What Are the Common Misconceptions about Digital Trading Services?

Digital trading services have transformed the investment landscape for stocks, commodities, and other financial instruments. But do you know what’s true and what’s not about these services? Let’s dive into the common misconceptions surrounding digital trading and distinguish between myth [...]

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RIP a Livecast Bonus: The Matrix Resurrections Roundtable Discussion

As a special bonus, we have unlocked the first of two bonus episodes this month on the RIP a Livecast Patreon page, where we go through our thoughts on all […]





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The Best CorelDRAW Graphics Suite Discounts: Get 10 to 50% Off (2024)

Save money (10-50%) on CorelDRAW software with these top discounts, sales & deals. See the best CorelDRAW discounts & special offers on Graphics Suite & more.





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Logo Package Express 3.0 – An Essential Tool for Any Logo Designer! (20-40% Discount)

Get 20-60% off Logo Package Express with our exclusive discount coupon code. This Adobe Illustrator extension automates the exporting & sorting of logo files.




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EmacsConf joins Free Software Foundation fiscal sponsorship program

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, November 30, 2023 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) announced today that EmacsConf will join the Working Together for Free Software Fund. The one and only conference dedicated to the joy of Emacs is joining just before their event on December 2 and 3, 2023.




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The "Incomprehensible" Cell - A Parasitic Prokaryote is Discovered

All complex life on Earth, including plants and animals, are made up of eukaryotic cells, which are more sophisticated than bacterial or archaeal cells..



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Researchers Discover Aberrant Proteins That Trigger Lupus

These novel insights will hopefully lead to better treatments for lupus patients, now that we may know why the body attacks itself in this disease.



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NASA Discovers a Global Electric Field After Decades of Search

A team of scientists has used data obtained from a suborbital rocket used in the NASA Endurance mission a to reveal an electric field that is as widespread



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A New Look at Galaxy Boundaries: Discoveries from Deep Imaging of Cosmic Gas

What are the exact sizes of galaxies, and are they bigger than they appear in deep space images? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy



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NASA Discovers a Global Electric Field After Decades of Search

A team of scientists has used data obtained from a suborbital rocket used in the NASA Endurance mission a to reveal an electric field that is as widespread



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A New Look at Galaxy Boundaries: Discoveries from Deep Imaging of Cosmic Gas

What are the exact sizes of galaxies, and are they bigger than they appear in deep space images? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy



  • Earth & The Environment