The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is the independent agency that hears ALJ appeals of OSHA citations. OSHRC consists of three members who are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. OSHRC’s only
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Cozen O'Connor is a law firm that publishes detailed legal analyses and updates primarily focused on insurance law, subrogation, property damage, and related litigation issues. Their content often covers court decisions, regulatory clarifications, and practical guidance on insurance coverage disputes, claims handling, and risk management. The firm addresses topics such as insurance policy interpretation, liability in property and casualty claims, subrogation strategies, and compliance with insurance contract terms. Their publications serve legal professionals, insurers, and policyholders by providing insights into evolving case law and regulatory developments affecting insurance and property-related claims.
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Cybersecurity Best Practices for AI-Powered Robotics Under State and Federal Privacy Laws
As robotics technology rapidly advances in connection with the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the collection, processing, and storage of personal information—including biometric data—will become increasingly common. Many providers of AI-powered robotics will be subject to U.S. state comprehensive privacy…
Retroactivity, Appraisal, and Interpleader: Navigating Florida’s Bad Faith Reforms After Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale
Introduction
The 2023 amendments to Florida Statute § 624.155, enacted through HB 837, significantly reshaped the landscape of bad faith litigation in Florida. Among the most consequential changes were the additions of two key provisions—§§ 624.1551 and 624.155(6)—both aimed at…
Coverage for Defective Workmanship Not Restored by Ensuing Loss Provision
The Latest On Louisiana’s Bad Faith and Claims-Handling Statutes
On July 1, 2024, the widespread changes to Louisiana insurance law took effect after Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill No. 323 into law as “Act No. 3” (hereafter, the “Act”). With the first anniversary of the Act rapidly approaching,…
New York Enhances Protections for Retail and Warehouse Workers
As the new Administration has emphasized that federal deregulation is a priority, it is expected that many states will step into the anticipated void left by federal labor agencies such as OSHA. Not surprisingly, New York is one of those…
Should We Expect New Regulations on Data Privacy and Consumer Protection?
Fifth Circuit Reaffirms Appraisal and Bad Faith Jurisprudence as Policyholders Continue to Probe for Opportunities
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a summary judgment granted to the insurer over a policyholder’s argument that payment of an appraisal award and interest may extinguish an insurer’s liability under contract but not under…
OSHRC ALJ Vacates Workplace Violence General Duty Citation
By an order dated December 26, 2024, ALJ Brian Duncan vacated a general duty clause violation against a security company that provided security services to a mall. In the tragic shooting, a customer shot and killed two people, including a…
Troung v. Sanders: Matter of First Impression by the Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeals on “Betterment Deductions” in Third-Party Property Damage Claims
In December 2024, the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals rendered a significant opinion in Troung v. Sanders, et al., addressing the contentious issue of “betterment deductions” in third- party property damage claims.[1] Louisiana law allows for a betterment…

