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Engineered nanomaterials have led to promising advances in medicine, consumer products, energy, materials and manufacturing. Despite their positive impact, many unknowns exist around the impact on worker health. Nanotechnology has expanded tremendously over the last […]

ABC News reports recently that the U.S. may be facing a "triple threat" this winter with respiratory illness. The trend is already apparent with cases of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSD), and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The three […]

Litigation is replete with evidentiary issues. The acquisition (discovery) and submission (evidence) are among a lawyer's greatest challenges. As I teach evidence, I find that students of the law struggle mightily with the issues of […]

A new interactive dashboard from NCCI details enacted legislation set to impact the workers’ compensation industry. We explore the significant themes that could affect overall costs and regulation nationwide. The times certainly are a-changin’ with […]

Holiday season shopping is upon us, and with it comes greater safety challenges for retailers already struggling with staffing shortages. Employers seeking effective and timely onboarding and safety training for seasonal employees can start by […]

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s summary judgment in favor of defendant Customer Connexx LLC and remanded for further proceedings in a collective action brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act […]

A recent story in The Florida Bar News provides some poignant reminders about the world as it is, and the challenges that some face. The system is being updated to distribute only document links instead of transmitting […]

All the answers to this Workers Comp pop quiz can be found in the articles on this website and at NCCI and WCIRB. Sharpen your e-pencils and get ready to increase your knowledge of the often overlooked line of insurance. […]