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Appellate Division Rules COVID Cannot Be a Compensable Injury Without an Identifiable Physical Occurrence
In a unanimous 14 page decision issued on July 10, 2023, the Appellate Division of the State Board of Worker’s Compensation held that the COVID-19 virus cannot constitute a compensable injury, as opposed to an Occupational Disease, unless it results naturally and unavoidably from an “identifiable physical occurrence,” such as a needle stick. Bonds v... Continue Reading
Alexander Essex Represents Baltimore Ravens Long Snapper Nick Moore in Re-Signing
ATLANTA — Drew Eckl & Farnham Associate, Alexander Essex, recently represented NFL long snapper Nick Moore in re-signing with the Baltimore Ravens on a 2-year contract worth $2.495 million, including a $500,000 signing bonus. Nick Moore became the first XFL player signed by the Ravens when he joined their practice squad in 2020, and his... Continue Reading
COVID-19 LEGAL UPDATES
Appellate Division Rules COVID Cannot Be a Compensable Injury Without an Identifiable Physical Occurrence
In a unanimous 14 page decision issued on July 10, 2023, the Appellate Division of the State Board of Worker’s Compensation held that the COVID-19 virus cannot constitute a compensable injury, as opposed to an Occupational Disease, unless it results naturally and unavoidably from an “identifiable physical occurrence,” such as a needle stick. Bonds v... Continue Reading
OSHA Finally Ending Large Employer Mandate
On January 25, 2022, OSHA posted notice of its withdrawal of its large employer Vaccine Mandate. However, OSHA appears to continue to pursue a permanent COVID-19 standard. The OSHA website posted the following message: “The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard issued on... Continue Reading