Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Ban on Self-Referrals Does Not Apply to Pharmacies June 17, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The anti-referral provision in Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law does not prevent a provider from referring a patient to a pharmacy...
Ship Owner Seeks Dismissal of Economic Loss Claims From Baltimore Bridge Collapse June 16, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The city of Baltimore and about 11 private entities including dockworkers and small businesses should not be allowed to collect...
Virginia Says Airbnb Lacks Insurance License to Offer Host Damage Protection Plan June 12, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson Regulators at the Virginia Bureau of Insurance are raising issues with Airbnb over its Host Damage Protection (HDP) program, maintaining...
Nonprofit Hospital Entitled to Liability Cap But Not Immunity, Says NJ Supreme Court June 11, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on June 10 that a federally qualified nonprofit health center that provides healthcare...
Court Rejects NRA Ex-Leader LaPierre’s Appeal of NY’s $4.3M Judgment June 8, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A New York state appellate court has rejected Wayne LaPierre’s appeal of the monetary judgment and injunction levied against him...
NY Hopes Captives Can Lower Affordable Housing Insurance Costs June 8, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson As part of an effort to lower insurance costs for operators of affordable housing, New York State has made a...
Shipper Escapes $41.9M Award for Man Paralyzed When Lights Fell From Pallet on Him June 2, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A worker who suffered serious injuries in 2017 after a 1,300-pound load of lighting fixtures fell onto him has lost...
New Hampshire Sends Message to Drivers Using Hand-Held Electronic Devices June 1, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The state of New Hampshire is getting tougher with drivers using smartphones or other electronic devices while driving. Gov. Kelly...
Workers’ Families, Other Parties Settle Baltimore Bridge Tragedy Claims June 1, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson Just days before the civil trial on claims against the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali was to...
NY Lawmakers Agree to Governor’s Auto Insurance Reforms in New Budget May 28, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson After bypassing the April 1 deadline and engaging in weeks of debate and compromise, New York lawmakers have agreed on...