At the end of last year the SECURE Act, which contained a number of changes applicable to retirement plans for both individuals and businesses, became law. Most of these changes were favorable, with one main exception, which was included to pay for...By: King & Jurgens, L.L.C.
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As noted by the court in International Matex Tank Terminals v. Director OWCP (Dwayne D. Victorian), No. 18-60662 (5th Cir. November 25, 2019) its decision was one of first impression addressing the situs of injury and whether a facility can be called...By: King & Jurgens, L.L.C.
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In Expeditors and Production Service Company, Inc. v. Director, OWCP (Garrick Spain), No. 18-60895 (5th Cir. Nov. 4, 2019)(not to be published), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower administrative rulings...By: King & Jurgens, L.L.C.
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In Dutra v. Batterton, No. 18-266, the Supreme Court of the United States, on June 24, 2019, determined that punitive damages are not allowed for injured vessel crew members seeking remedies for vessel unseaworthiness....By: King & Jurgens, L.L.C.
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