Courts across the country are temporarily suspending jury trials amid the Omicron variant wave. Prior to that surge, many jurisdictions had resumed criminal and civil jury trials with health and safety protocols. ...more
Legal professionals and commentators have rightly extolled the benefits of the massive shift in the legal work environment. Almost overnight, the practice of law went virtual. As we head into 2022, the legal profession and...more
In Mowrey v. Eagle Rutland, LLC, et al., Vt. Super. Ct., Docket No. 284-5-18 Rdcv (Aug. 5, 2020), the court held that a non-possessory, arms-length commercial landlord that leased the premises to a supermarket could not be...more
8/11/2020
/ Arm's Length Principle ,
Business Invitees ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Delivery Drivers ,
Exclusive Control ,
Landlords ,
Lease Term ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Premises Liability ,
Retailers ,
Successor Interests ,
Supermarkets ,
Tenants
For years a battle has been raging in the United States over whether a personal injury plaintiff can recover from the tortfeasor, by way of medical specials, (1) the “face amount” of her medical bills for accident-related...more