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Asbestos Injury: Is The Remedy Limited To Workers’ Compensation?

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Asbestos exposure almost always occurs at a place of work, and the laws dealing with asbestos exposure vary from United States state to state.  In states where workers’ compensation remedies encompass asbestos-related injuries, employees are prohibited from bringing civil suit in … […]

Costly Wage and Hour Claims Under the FLSA: Four Questions Energy Companies Must Ask About Independent Contractors

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Increased scrutiny of the oil and gas industry by the US Department of Labor (DOL) has led to investigations regarding compliance with complex regulations involving classification of workers and pay practices. As a result, some employers have paid large settlements … […]