IMPLICATIONS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA INITIATIVE 437 ON NEBRASKA’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM

On the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election is Initiative 437, a measure aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in Nebraska. This initiative, if passed, would create a legal framework for the medical use of cannabis. While the focus of Initiative 437 is on providing access to medical marijuana for individuals with qualifying conditions, this […]

LEGAL STANDARD FOR MEDICAL CAUSATION AFFIRMED

In Prinz v. Omaha Operation LLC, the Supreme Court of Nebraska affirmed a workers’ compensation award where the legal sufficiency of the medical opinions was the issue. The employee claimed that she suffered pulmonary injuries (asthma) as a result of donning an N95 mask which was required at work. Her expert wrote: “I think there […]

NAVIGATING THE “COMING AND GOING” RULE IN IOWA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

In Iowa, the “coming and going” rule traditionally holds that injuries sustained by employees while traveling to and from work are not compensable under workers’ compensation.  This rule is grounded in the principle that the commute to and from the workplace is not considered to be within the course of employment or arising out of […]

NAVIGATING THE “COMING AND GOING” RULE IN NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Under Nebraska workers’ compensation law, the traditional “coming and going” rule holds that injuries sustained by employees while traveling to and from work are generally not compensable.  This rule is based on the idea that the commute itself is not considered to arise out of or to be in the course of employment.  Despite this […]

KIDS’ CHANCE OF NEBRASKA: EMPOWERING FUTURES THROUGH EDUCATION

Kids’ Chance of Nebraska (KCNE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to the children of workers who have been seriously or fatally injured on the job. Their mission is to ensure that kids affected by these life-altering tragedies have the opportunity to pursue higher education, helping to alleviate the financial strain that can […]
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