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Understanding the Role of Negligence in Truck Accidents in Florida

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Being hit by a semi-truck can leave a victim seriously injured and unsure as to what they should do next. Understanding how the law applies to your situation can quickly become complicated. This is, in part, due to the fact...more

Lathrop GPM

Tennessee Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Claims for Negligent Hiring of Franchisee

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A federal court in Tennessee recently granted a franchisor’s motion to dismiss claims alleging that a franchisor was liable for a workplace mass shooting by a franchisee. Fernald v. JFE Franchising, Inc., 2023 WL 2938312...more

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Intrusion Upon Seclusion Claims In Privacy Breach Class Actions? Court of Appeal Trilogy Offers Guidance

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In a trilogy of rulings released on November 25, 2022, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“Court”) has ruled that the tort of intrusion upon seclusion cannot extend to companies that collect and store personal information and fall...more

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Car Accidents and Third-Party Liability

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Generally, the thought of a car accident brings to mind a victim and an at-fault driver. The at-fault driver, however, may not be the only cause of the accident. Instead, the actions and inactions of other third parties,...more

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Lender Liability During COVID-19

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During an interview with Bloomberg TV on March 6th, Lawrence Summers, former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, observed: “Economic time has stopped but financial time has not stopped.” An incisive summary as any of the current...more

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

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Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. It is not uncommon for parties to...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Product Lines - Toxic Torts and Products Liability Insights: Issue 2, 2019

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Welcome to the second 2019 issue of Product Lines – our quarterly e-newsletter that focuses on toxic torts and products liability issues. For this edition, we are reporting on several important and timely legal issues. As...more

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South Carolina Supreme Court Opens Door to Holding Drug-Testing Companies Liable for Negligence

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On March 21, 2019, the South Carolina Supreme Court answered a certified question that will impact third-party vendors under contract with South Carolina employers to conduct employee drug testing. ...more

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Social Host and Premises Liability: Legal Issues When Hosting Parties and Other Social Events in North Carolina

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North Carolina summers are a great time for backyard cookouts and other get-togethers. In addition to food, and maybe some entertainment, hosts often provide beer, wine, or other alcoholic drinks to their guests....more

Stinson LLP

Emerging Trends Newsletter - Q4

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The Volcker Rule Under the Trump Administration - The so-called Volcker Rule—named after Paul Volcker, a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board—was part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...more

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Litigation Watch: Can a Third-Party Vendor Be Left Holding the Bag After a Breach?

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Many organizations, particularly those outside of the technology sector, rely heavily on third-parties—including cyber security specialists, lawyers, and public relations firms—to help pick up the pieces after a data breach. ...more

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Purchasing Cyber Insurance? Important Considerations from the Recent Nossaman/ UCI Cyber Symposium

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On October 12, 2015, Nossaman and UC Irvine hosted a Cyber Symposium at the City Club in Los Angeles. The event included four panels of Nossaman lawyers, UCI professors, and private professionals who are experts in the areas...more

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Restoring the Duty of Care Analysis to Negligence Claims in Third-party Proceedings

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The Alberta Court of Appeal has provided some helpful guidance on the scope of third-party claims in O’Connor Associates Environmental Inc v MEC OP LLC, 2014 ABCA 140, narrowing the scope and application of the decision of...more

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Arizona Legislature Adds New Limits On Indemnification In Public Construction Contracts

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For many years, the Arizona Little Miller Act and the Arizona Procurement Code (A.R.S. § 34–226 and A.R.S. § 41-2586, respectively) prohibited a party from being indemnified, held harmless or defended to the extent of its own...more

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