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Former Chiefs player tackles work comp statute - Missouri Lawyers Media (subscription) (blog)
Former Chiefs player tackles work comp statute Missouri Lawyers Media (subscription) (blog) A former cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs is challenging a portion of the Missouri workers' compensation law aimed specifically at professional athletes. Central McClellion w more...
ROTH v. J.J. BROUK & COMPANY CORP. - Leagle.com
ROTH v. J.J. BROUK & COMPANY CORP. Leagle.com The Commission summarily dismissed Appellants' request for lack of jurisdiction, stating only that "The Workers' Compensation Law ? �287.241 in particular ? does not grant the Commission the authority to approve a str more...

Jackson Lewis | Make Room on Your Bulletin Board for New Jersey Labor ... - Linex Legal (press release) (registration)
Jackson Lewis | Make Room on Your Bulletin Board for New Jersey Labor ... Linex Legal (press release) (registration) ... on what records must be maintained by employers under the wage and hour laws, prevailing wage act, unemployment law, temporary disability benefits law, fa more...
Access to Justice Forums Wrap Up - State Journal
Access to Justice Forums Wrap Up State Journal Justice Brent Benjamin explained that domestic violence issues and courthouse accessibility have been at the forefront of discussions during the Access to Justice meetings, but elder law, children's issues and workers compen more...
Alumnus' $100000 Gift to the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University ... - Newswise (press release)
Alumnus' $100000 Gift to the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University ... Newswise (press release) Olinsky, principal of the Olinsky Law Group with offices in New York and Florida, practices Social Security Disability law, workers compensation law, long-term disabil more...

Capitol Alert: Assembly Speaker John A. Perez names new chief of staff - Sacramento Bee
Capitol Alert: Assembly Speaker John A. Perez names new chief of staff Sacramento Bee A graduate of the University of California, Davis, Campbell has helped to develop numerous state budgets, helped manage Assembly operations, and assisted on issues related to pension reform more...
Seyfarth Shaw | New Poster/Notification for All Employees in New Jersey - Linex Legal (press release) (registration)
Seyfarth Shaw | New Poster/Notification for All Employees in New Jersey Linex Legal (press release) (registration) ... the Family Leave Insurance Benefits Law, the Workers' Compensation Law, and the Gross Income Tax Act. The notice also contains information for filing a more...

State should turn tail on term-limits mistake - Columbia Daily Tribune
State should turn tail on term-limits mistake Columbia Daily Tribune A botched 2005 workers' compensation law is causing headaches for injured workers and employers alike. Former House Speaker Ron Richard of Joplin, a Republican now in the state Senate, has come to reali more...

Denied Connecticut Work Comp Because of a Preexisting Condition? - DigitalJournal.com (press release)
Denied Connecticut Work Comp Because of a Preexisting Condition? DigitalJournal.com (press release) The financial responsibility for an occupational disease or an injury considered due to repetitive use may be apportioned among prior employers, according to the Connecticut W more...

Changes Debated On Compensation For Injured Workers - Interlochen Public Radio
Changes Debated On Compensation For Injured Workers Interlochen Public Radio Republicans in the state Legislature want to change Michigan's workers-compensation law. They say the changes would help Michigan businesses by reducing what they pay in insurance premiums. Demo more...

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