N.J. Supreme Court Upholds Order to Reimburse Workers’ Comp Claimant for Marijuana

April 15, 2021/in East News, employee benefits, employee lawsuits, medical marijuana, Medical marijuana insurance, National News, New Jersey marijuana law, workers' compensation /by wpmaddoxins

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a construction company to reimburse a workers’ compensation claimant for marijuana that was prescribed to relieve his back pain caused by a work injury. The high court rejected M&K Construction’s argument that …

New York City Loses Appeal Seeking to Hold Oil Firms Liable for Global Warming Effects

April 1, 2021/in Chevron, Climate Change, climate liability, East News, Exxon global warning, Exxon Mobil, National News, new york global warming suit, New York v Chevron, oil companies, oil firm liability /by wpmaddoxins

A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected New York City’s effort to hold five major oil companies liable to help pay the costs of addressing harm caused by global warming. Ruling in favor of BP Plc, Chevron Corp., ConocoPhillips, Exxon …