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Changes To Open And Obvious Doctrine Impacts Premises Liability Law

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In Hoffner v Lanctoe, 492 Mich 450, 460-461; 821 NW2d 88 (2012), the Michigan Supreme Court explained that a “possessor of land owes no duty to protect or warn of dangers that are open and obvious because such dangers, by...more

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Asbestos/Duty to Maintain: Court of Appeals of Washington Addresses Housing Authority Violation

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1 (“Court of Appeals”) in a June 8th opinion affirmed a King County Superior Court’s (“Superior Court”) decision addressing issues involving application of the state’s asbestos...more

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Managing Contagious Diseases In the Workplace

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We’re in the middle of flu season. The flu and other communicable diseases present a number of challenges for employers. What’s your duty to prevent the spread of contagious diseases in your workplace? Can you require an...more

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Jail Time for Residential Landlords?

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Apparently residential landlords could face jail time if two companion bills introduced in the Florida House and Senate become law during the upcoming legislative session....more

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Under Construction - March 2013

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In This Issue: - Letter From the Editor - Tips for Presenting, Analyzing and Resolving Delay and Impact Claims - The Ever-Shrinking Federal Budget: Preparing for Contract Cut-Backs - Colorado Court of...more

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Even After Work is Completed and Accepted by the Project Owner, Contractors Have an Ongoing Duty to Maintain Construction Site...

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On November 21, 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a decision with potentially far-reaching implications. In Collard v. Vista Paving Corp., 2012 COA 208 (2012), the court concluded that contractors have a duty to warn...more

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