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9th Circuit Rules Pain May Qualify Longshoreman for Total Disability Benefits

A longshoreman who suffers severe pain may qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act even if he is physically able to perform his job duties, a federal appellate court ruled. A panel of the 9th Circuit …

CooperVision Steps Up Contact Lens Recall Effort

One of the nation’s largest eye care companies is stepping up efforts to publicize its recall of more than a half-million contact lenses after coming under pressure from federal health regulators. CooperVision issued its second announcement in two months about …