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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

Florida Workers' Comp

Americans were more apt to work in manufacturing than they do now. The delivery of medical care is exceptional today, and in many instances more so than non-work injuries receive through health insurance. Some would also find irony in the "wasteful litigation" perception of tort that drove us to workers' compensation.

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Medical Marijuana Within the Context of Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Workcomp Writer

Law § 13(a) required a workers’ compensation carrier to manufacture, distribute or possess marijuana. Justice Jabar added that there was no positive conflict between the CSA and the MMUMA because there no state law required the employer—or any person or entity—to possess, manufacture, or distribute marijuana. Workers’ Comp.