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Mining for Gold: Little-Used Regulatory Golden Nuggets That Can Make Life Easier for Shippers, Brokers, and Carriers.

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The transportation and logistics sector has always been one that is heavily regulated, both by pertinent federal agencies and by various state agencies. Although there is now a movement for selected deregulation by DOT, the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Trampoline Park Injury Attorneys

Nationwide Representation for Catastrophic Injuries at Sky Zone, Defy, and Similar Parks - Trampoline parks may appear to be family-friendly fun zones—but they are increasingly the site of serious and even life-threatening...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Protecting Your Child: What to Do If Your Child Is Assaulted at School

We routinely field frantic calls from parents asking us what to do once their child has been assaulted at school by another student. In the age of social media and cameras placed all over school property, it has been...more

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Understanding PFAS in Apparel and the Risks of Product Liability and Environmental Exposure

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THE EXPANDING SOURCES AND COSTS OF PFAS CONTAMINATION - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) investigation and litigation in the last few years has predominantly been focused on impacts which ultimately originate...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Limitations of Liability in Construction Contracts: Ironclad Protection or Legal Illusion?

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A contract’s limitation of liability or “LOL” clause is often the subject of considerable attention and negotiation between contracting parties and frequently arises during the contract drafting process in which owners,...more

Hinckley Allen

Top 5 Ways to Mitigate Liability Risks When AI Goes Wrong

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As integrating artificial intelligence into corporate operations accelerates, the rapid deployment of AI tools—often driven by executive and investor pressure—has outpaced the establishment of robust governance, compliance,...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Water, Reused: Texas Reshapes Liability and Regulatory Rules on Produced Water, Leaves Ownership Questions Unanswered

The Texas legislature passed a series of bills aimed at modernizing the legal and regulatory landscape for the handling and reuse of produced water—a byproduct of oil and gas operations. These developments address permitting,...more

JUSTICENTER

Full Coverage vs. Liability: Which Is Better?

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If you drive a car in California, you almost certainly need insurance in some form or fashion. However, many people are confused by the terms “full coverage” and “liability-only” insurance. Learning about the difference can...more

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Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: What Businesses, Insurers, and Litigators Need to Know

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In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list, drawing national attention to the state’s increasingly unpredictable and...more

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Safety Tips for Sharing the Road With Motorcyclists

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Motorcycles share only a small slice of overall miles driven, but they account for a large share of traffic deaths. In 2021, over 6,200 motorcyclists lost their lives — about 15 percent of all traffic fatalities. Since...more

Stark & Stark

How the New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law Affects Drivers Starting June 2025

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Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will take a significant step toward improving road safety with the introduction of a new distracted driving law known as Paul Miller’s Law. This legislation is designed to address the...more

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Should You File a Personal Injury Claim? 10 Key Facts for Accident Victims in Florida

If you were injured in an accident in Florida, you may have a personal injury claim. Florida law entitles accident victims to just compensation in a wide range of circumstances. But if you have a claim, it is up to you to...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Supreme Court Blocks Mexico’s Gun Lawsuit: PLCAA Shields U.S. Firearm Makers from Litigation

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On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court held unanimously, in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, that the gun-manufacturer and gun-distributor defendants sued by Mexico for negligence and related torts...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Sixth Circuit Rules that Party Found Liable under CERCLA Section 107 Is Not Entitled to Declaratory Relief for Future Cleanup...

On May 12, 2025, the Sixth Circuit issued a published decision in Georgia-Pacific Consumer Prods. LP, et al. v. NCR Corp. finding that a party previously found liable under CERCLA Section 107 is not entitled to declaratory...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Coverage for Post-Tender Remediation Costs Precluded as Voluntary Payments Where Insured Admitted and Assumed Liability Before...

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A federal district court, applying New York law, has held that a “voluntary payments provision” precluded coverage for an insured’s post-tender costs to remediate its engineering errors because the insured admitted and...more

Maison Law

Hit-and-Run Accidents in California: Your Legal Options

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A wide variety of car crashes and other traffic accidents occur on California's roads each year. Common causes of accidents include actions by distracted, impaired and inexperienced drivers and vulnerable road users; adverse...more

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Climate Lawsuit Against German Energy Company Dismissed by Court

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Last week, a long-running lawsuit brought against a major German energy company by a Peruvian farmer for alleged damages stemming from climate change was dismissed by an appellate court in Germany. The court's reasoning...more

Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC

Benzene Exposure Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation

If you or a loved one were exposed to benzene at work and were diagnosed with cancers such as leukemia, myelodysplasia (MDS), lymphoma, or multiple myeloma, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit and receive financial...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Major Changes in the Jurisdictional Laws in Illinois

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Senate Bill 328, as amended, makes significant changes to the law governing jurisdiction in Illinois, which would change Illinois from a specific jurisdiction state to a general jurisdiction state for actions that allege...more

Perkins Coie

Can Providers Be Sued for Mistaken CSAM Reports? Maybe, Says New Ruling

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Can a communications provider be held liable when it reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) an image the provider believes to be child sexual abuse material based on signals provided by...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Rear-End Collisions: Why They’re Often Much Worse Than They Look

When people see a car flipped over in an accident, they often react with a shudder and assume it’s pretty serious. Similarly, if you consider what happens when two cars hit head-on, you might assume it would result in a...more

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California Court Holds Defendants Liable for Fraudulent Wire Transfer

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Wire transfer fraud has long been a popular target for cyber criminals. A case of first impression decided by the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District demonstrates the high stakes for victims of this...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Walters v. OpenAI, L.L.C.

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Georgia state court grants summary judgment dismissing defamation claim targeting ChatGPT output accusing radio host of embezzlement, in light of disclaimers notifying users that ChatGPT sometimes generates inaccurate...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court Affirms Dismissal of Product Liability Claim Over Absence of Driver-Assistance Features

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Berkoski v. Honda Motor Company, Ltd., 328 A.3d 986 (N. J. Super., App. Div. 2025) - This product liability action centered on a fatal auto accident; a head-on collision that the plaintiff claimed could have been prevented if...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Signs Sweeping Tort Reform Into Law

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed sweeping tort reform legislation into law on April 21, 2025. Senate Bills 68 and 69, which narrowly passed the House after receiving unanimous support in the Georgia Senate, were identified...more

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