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Things Are Hotting Up: Wildfires in Brazil and the Law in Brazil and Elsewhere

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Wildfires in Brazil have been a recurring and worrying phenomenon since 2022, with devastating impacts. The fires have impacted the environment, biodiversity, farming, cattle ranching, and human health as a whole,...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

New York’s Highest Court Weighs in on N.Y. Labor Law

N.Y. Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to persons employed at or lawfully frequenting a construction site. If a worker is injured on a construction...more

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Rules for Workers on Musculoskeletal Problems

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Research has indicated that 60% of employees have work that frequently or always involves repetitive movements, and 24% of employees have work that often or always involves painful or tiring postures (including sitting still...more

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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Worker Safety at Amazon Warehouses

Recently, U.S. lawmakers put Amazon and its top executives on the hot seat, raising questions about the retail giant’s commitment to the safety of its warehouse workers. Over the past decade, the number of Amazon warehouse...more

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