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Work Comp Law is “Exclusive Remedy” for Asbestos Injuries

The Illinois Supreme Court recently resolved an outstanding question under Illinois law of whether the Illinois Workers Compensation Statute is the exclusive remedy against an employer by a former employee claiming damages for asbestos related injuries, including long developing cancers. In Folta v. Ferro Engineering,…
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Missouri Workers’ Compensation: I’m a Small Business, Why Should I Care?

Workers’ Compensation.  Just the phrase causes many to conjure up images of employees faking injury to secure monetary reward.  Employers cringe when they hear “workers’ compensation” or an “on the job injury”. However, it may come to a shock that many small businesses are unaware…
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Got Insurance? Maybe Not: Lease Requirements Must Be Followed

Many times, companies and/or manufacturers entering into a long-term lease of premises, sign a lease that contains some very interesting provisions with respect to the providing of liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, etc. This is also true when it leases equipment/autos. The lease of equipment…