Legal Updates

“More on the Punitive Damages Front”

Remote Attendance at Mediation is New Default Setting in North Carolina

Georgia Supreme Court Abolishes “Scheduled Break” Defense in Workers’ Compensation Claims

NC Court of Appeals Provides Further Clarity on Compensability of Injuries Suffered by Traveling Employee

Commission Issues Advisory Notice Regarding Fines and Penalties

Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims Cancels all In-Person Benefit Review Conferences and Formal Hearings Through May 17, 2020

Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission to Remain Closed Through April 17, 2020, with Hearings Conducted Telephonically

Commission Issues Advisory Notice Regarding In-Person Hearings and Informal Conferences

Supreme Court Issues Tenth Order Modifying and Extending Declaration of Judicial Emergency

Mississippi Back-to-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act Signed Into Law