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Manufacturing in 2023 and Beyond

AssuredPartners

Manufacturing continues to be a topic of discussion across the United States and globally, as the industry still struggles with supply chain disruptions and a shortage of skilled labor. The industry will likely place a greater emphasis on more sustainable practices, using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes.

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Dopey

Florida Workers' Comp

The Federal government has frustrated enforcement of the ban on dope, leading the Federal authorities to look the other way as people illegally sell it on virtually every street corner. If it is so dangerous, why is the Federal Government ignoring the mass production and retailing of Mary Jane?

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform: What’s on the Horizon? (December 2023 Update)

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Congress and other policymakers continue to seek opportunities to lower costs for patients and the federal government. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are a key stakeholder in the drug supply chain, functioning as intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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Changes Coming to Electronics, Dual-Wage Class Codes

InterWest Insurance Services

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California will recommend changes to class codes for some electronics manufacturing sectors, as well as increases to the wage thresholds for construction industry dual classifications. If approved, the changes will take effect Sept.

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Insights From a Financial Education and Research Conference

Money Talk

Certain government programs (e.g., With shrinkflation , the cost per ounce or pound increases because manufacturers keep prices the same but reduce package sizing or the amount of product placed in packages. Estate Planning Issues - Power of Attorney (PoA) authority ceases upon the death of the person who granted it. Examples: 9.25

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CAFE in the News.

Florida Workers' Comp

A recent Reuters news article outlined how the government may change its math in order to manipulate policy and market performance regarding cars. Similarly, the government is considering a new calculation for the "fuel economy equivalent" for electric vehicles. government would never own the means of production.

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform: What’s on the Horizon?

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Congress and other policymakers continue to seek opportunities to lower costs for patients and the federal government. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are a key stakeholder in the drug supply chain, functioning as intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.