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The Restatement (Third) of Trusts, specifically §104, lists four general areas in which the beneficiary’s actions may lead to an assumption of internal liability to the trust estate: (1) A loan or advance to the beneficiary...more
In a legislative whirlwind that has left Georgia’s legal landscape noticeably altered, Governor Brian Kemp recently signed into law two landmark tort reform bills—Senate Bill 68 (“SB 68”) and Senate Bill 69 (“SB 69”)—ushering...more
Have you been asked to be a trustee or executor? A trustee or executor has substantial financial and legal liability, and the trust or estate will pay an attorney to guide them through the process....more
The Georgia legislature has passed a sweeping tort reform package aimed at reducing litigation costs, curbing excessive jury awards, and increasing transparency in civil lawsuits in Georgia state and superior courts....more
In one of the most closely watched issues before the Georgia Legislature this year, Georgia law has been amended through two tort reform bills, Senate Bills 68 and 69. These bills will impact various aspects of Georgia’s...more
If you’re a property or business owner in Georgia, a new tort reform bill, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on April 21, 2025, may affect you. It impacts how current and future civil tort lawsuits are handled in Georgia....more
The new law affects various aspects of civil litigation, including negligent security cases, damages, evidentiary matters, civil practice, and third-party litigation funding....more
Speeding, distracted or drunk driving, and other kinds of negligence frequently lead to catastrophic car crashes in California. In fact, in 2024 the state saw more than 18,000 injury and fatality causing car accidents. When...more
Comprehensive Tort Reform Bill Clears Georgia Legislature; Expected to be Made Law - The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bipartisan, comprehensive tort reform bill. Governor Brian Kemp is expected...more
On March 21, 2025, the Georgia Senate passed S.B. 68, which contains numerous provisions affecting civil lawsuits in Georgia. The provisions include limits on the amounts plaintiffs can recover for medical expenses,...more
There is nothing like an injury to remind human beings of our frailty. Whether it's a car accident or a slip and fall incident in a grocery store, our bodies may feel the aftereffects for months — or even years — after the...more
Hiring a lawyer can cost a lot. Many people worry about what happens if their attorney loses the case. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win compensation for...more
On January 30, 2025, Governor Kemp introduced his "Tort Reform" plan that would redefine Georgia rules regarding civil trials and litigation financing with the ultimate aim to lower insurance costs. The Senate responded by...more
Getting a personal injury settlement can feel like a huge relief after an accident. But many people wonder, “How much of this settlement will I actually get?” Understanding how settlements are broken down can help you know...more
A couple of years ago, a California court rendered an opinion that a surety is liable for attorney’s fees and costs even if the amount exceeds the penal sum of the bond. (Karton v. Ari Design & Constr., Inc.). This was...more
The US energy sector’s ongoing consolidation wave, which saw $250 billion worth of deals in 2023 and continues into the current year, is reshaping the industry landscape. As companies seek to deploy cash reserves and enhance...more
Two of the most common ways to dissolve a Guernsey company are the voluntary striking-off procedure, and the voluntary winding-up procedure. Each has different requirements, and are only available in certain...more
Image-generating technology is accelerating quickly, making it much more likely that you will be seeing "digital replicas" (sometimes referred to as "deepfakes") of celebrities and non-celebrities alike across film,...more
For many years, the rule of law governing claims for contractual indemnification in New Jersey has been well-established under the so-called “Azurak” rule, which requires that, in order for a party to be indemnified for its...more
Equality under the law is a cardinal principle of the United States’ constitutional order. This principle extends to laws regulating speech. Specifically, the government does not get to single out a particular viewpoint and...more
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide a case that raises the issue of whether the United States government may be held liable as a data furnisher under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) despite its invocation...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found that liability under the Copyright Act and liability under the Lanham Act are not mutually exclusive and that liability under the Copyright Act does not negate trade dress...more
On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 837 into law, effecting sweeping reform of Florida’s tort laws. Some of the most notable changes are to Florida’s frameworks for negligence, insurance,...more
On Friday, March 24, 2023, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, signed into law a tort reform bill, HB 837. The bill impacts, among other things, bad faith actions and attorney’s fee awards. Of particular importance to...more
This morning Governor Ron DeSantis signed the reforms compiled in Senate Bill 236 and House Bill 837 (“HB 837”). Some of the key aims of HB 837 with respect to insurance include decreasing frivolous lawsuits, altering...more