In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge Shareholder Paul Motz to discuss the escalating trend of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts—and how defense...more
New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned decades-old precedent and permitted victims of animal-related injuries to recover damages against an animal’s owner. An injured person can now pursue claims against an animal’s owner...more
4/29/2025
/ Animal Health ,
Appeals ,
Bodily Injury ,
Damages ,
Dogs ,
Liability ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Negligence ,
New York ,
Premises Liability ,
Property Owners
In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge senior associate Kimbrell Hines to explore the unique and often misunderstood world of equine law. Kimbrell draws...more
The New York Appellate Division Fourth Department recently issued a decision affirming in part and reversing in part summary judgment motions against GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company (“GuideOne”) in a case brought by The...more
Carla and Courtney welcome Masood Ali, Associate in Segal McCambridge's Detroit office, to discuss a high-profile employment law case involving WNBA player Dearica Hamby. The suit alleges pregnancy discrimination and...more
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more
1/10/2025
/ Compensatory Damages ,
Damages ,
Economic Damages ,
Emotional Distress Damages ,
Healthcare ,
Insurance Industry ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Legislatures ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Tort Reform ,
Wrongful Death
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a pivotal decision allowing sex-trafficking victims to proceed with their lawsuit against Salesforce, Inc., despite Salesforce’s attempt to invoke...more
1/7/2025
/ Advertising ,
Appellate Courts ,
Backpage.com ,
Communications Decency Act ,
Immunity ,
Liability ,
Online Platforms ,
Popular ,
Prostitution ,
Section 230 ,
Sex Trafficking ,
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, titled "Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban," Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn delve into the Wyoming Gaming Commission’s recent decision to ban gamblers who...more
1/6/2025
/ Athletes ,
Coaches ,
Gambling ,
Gaming ,
Gaming Commissions ,
Harassment ,
New Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Sports ,
Sports Betting ,
Sports Gambling
In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn talk with independent arbitrator and mediator Danielle Menitove about the world of sports arbitration. As co-chairs of the NYSBA’s...more
In a recent landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that TikTok could be held liable in a wrongful death suit stemming from the “Blackout Challenge” — a disturbing trend promoted through the...more
In this episode, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn welcome special guest Morgan Chall, a former Division I gymnast and NCAA Board member. Morgan discusses her journey from Cornell gymnast to UC Irvine law student,...more
Last week, New York enacted the Retail Worker Safety Act. Now, retail employers with ten or more employees will be required to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Furthermore, it directs the...more
In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn welcome Jason Van’t Hof, the Vice President of Investigations at IC 360. Jason shares his extensive experience in monitoring integrity in sports...more
In this episode of the Tort Center podcast, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn are joined by Laurajean (LJ) Holmgren, Deputy Academic Director in Columbia University's Sports Management Program. LJ discusses her...more
8/5/2024
/ Artists ,
Athletes ,
Brand ,
Celebrities ,
Content Marketing ,
Content Strategy ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Marketing Perspectives ,
Personal Brands ,
Social Media ,
Sports
In this episode of the Tort Center podcast, hosts Courtney Dunn and Carla Varriale-Barker interview Laurajean (LJ) Holmgren, a sports management expert. LJ discusses athletes as brands, the importance of partnerships, and the...more
This episode of TortsCenter goes beyond the courtroom! Hosts Courtney Dunn and Carla Varriale-Barker chat with sports management legend Bill Squires. Bill discusses his fascinating career journey, from flying jets to managing...more
The Fashion Workers Act has been passed by the New York Assembly and Senate and is now heading to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. It’s a comprehensive law that provides additional requirements for clients and...more
Hosts Courtney Dunn and Carla Varriale-Barker continue their insightful conversation with special guest Micah Day, delving into inclusivity and cultural representation within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization. Micah...more
Have you ever snapped a picture at a store opening or a friend's event, only to find yourself unexpectedly captured in someone else's social media post? You might wonder if that's okay, especially if the person who posted...more
In part one of episode two, “The Buc Stops Here” Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn speak with special guest Micah J. Day. Micah discusses his journey in sports event management, from NBA to NFL, highlighting the...more
Join TortsCenter for our first episode as hosts Carla Varriale-Barker & Courtney Dunn delve into the assumption of risk defense in sports, entertainment, and recreation. They cover historical cases, essential elements,...more
In Gilliard v. Manhattan Nuvo LLC, New York’s Appellate Division, First Department held that the assumption of the risk doctrine did not extend to an accident at a birthday party at a hookah (a water pipe used to smoke...more
On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Hochul signed off on a new law as part of her Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package that will take effect in May 2024. New York will require all cosmetology schools to make...more