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OSHA Data Warns of Fall Hazards at Construction Sites

Falls have long been the leading type of workplace accident at construction sites across the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that there were 7,270 fall protection violations in fiscal year 2018. Four out of … Continue reading

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CLE on Ethical Hazards of Digital Assets: What Estate Planners Need to Know

The American Law Institute is holding a webcast / telephone seminar entitled, Ethical Hazards of Digital Assets: What Estate Planners Need to Know, on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern. Provided below is a description… … Continue reading

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The Hazards of Motorcycling

There are few things more appealing to the American imagination than a motorcycle – the freedom of the open road, the sound of the engine, the places you can go, and the people you meet. But talk to any motorcyclist, … Continue reading

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CFTC joins regulatory chorus in warning investors about the hazards of digital tokens

By Brad Rosen, J.D. The CFTC has issued a customer advisory aimed at would-be investors of virtual coins and ICO’s warning them of potential risks and pitfalls associated with these novel products and emerging markets. With its release titled Use … Continue reading

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DOL Clarifies Requirements for Coverage of Psychiatric Injury Claims Under War Hazards Compensation Act

On June 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) issued FECA Bulletin No. 18-03 to clarify the requirements for coverage of psychiatric claims under the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA). The Bulletin makes clear … Continue reading

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