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Fourth Circuit Limits Beneficiary Bank Liability in BEC Schemes, Requires Actual Knowledge

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Business email compromise (BEC) fraud, driven by technology and increasing sophistication by criminal organizations, has become a major issue for both consumers and financial institutions. According to a September 2024...more

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Colorado Court of Appeals Holds That the Felonious Killing Exception Applies to Corporations

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In Ross v. Public Service the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on March 20 that the Felonious Killing Exception applies to corporations. What is the “Felonious Killing Exception?”...more

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Building Safety Act: New TCC Case on Building Information Orders

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Section 130 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) allows the High Court to make building liability orders (BLO) if it considers it just and equitable to do so.  Section 132 allows the court to make an information order to...more

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North Dakota Federal Court Denies Subway’s Motion to Dismiss Franchisee Employee’s Vicarious Liability Sex Trafficking Claims

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A federal court in North Dakota recently denied a motion to dismiss vicarious liability claims against the corporate entities constituting the Subway franchise system. C.S. v. Subway Worldwide, Inc., 2025 WL 472475 (D.N.D....more

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Tort Reform in South Carolina: Legislative Actions and Key Issues to Watch in 2025

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The 2025 South Carolina Legislative Session could see continued discussion on Tort Reform. The Institute of Legal Reform ranks South Carolina’s lawsuit climate 37th in the nation. Tort costs across the state equate to 2.5%...more

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Managing Litigation Risks of Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) use in business has proliferated in recent years; risks arising from this therefore must be managed. Whilst the use of AI can drive significant efficiency gains for most businesses, the...more

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Cargo Liability - Global Comparative Analysis of Legal Regimes

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International laws for cargo liability impact the way enterprises procure transportation and logistics services, the contracts under which those services are purchased, the process for claims adjudication, and the liability...more

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The Continued Evolution of Caremark Oversight Liability

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In the last year, Delaware courts have issued several notable opinions that further define—and in some cases expand—the scope of liability for failures of oversight at a corporation. Claims by shareholders that one or more...more

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French Jurisdictions Rulings on the Liability of Digital Asset Service Providers in Managing Clients’ Crypto-assets

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In the past four months, the French judicial court has provided significant clarifications regarding the liability of digital asset service providers (DASPs) in managing their clients’ crypto-assets through three key rulings....more

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A Broker Nuclear Verdict Reversal! (And a Very Good Year [In the Courts] for Brokers)

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Suffice it to say that the past year has been a very good year for brokers; in the courts, that is! While there have been several very favorable preemption decisions across the country, the preemption doctrine is not...more

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Unauthorised Transactions: Exclusive Application of the PSP Liability Regime

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In a ruling dated 27 March 2024 (no. 22-21.200), the French Supreme Court (‘Cour de Cassation’) - citing European case law - held that a payment service provider can only be held liable for an unauthorised or incorrectly...more

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Paper Mill Potentially Subject to RICO Claims Stemming from PFAS Contamination

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A federal magistrate judge has recommended that civil claims brought under the federal RICO Act be permitted to proceed to discovery in a lawsuit stemming from public drinking water contamination with per-and polyfluoroalkyl...more

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Paper Mill Potentially Subject to RICO Claims Stemming from PFAS Contamination

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A federal magistrate judge has recommended that civil claims brought under the federal RICO Act be permitted to proceed to discovery in a lawsuit stemming from public drinking water contamination with per-and polyfluoroalkyl...more

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Georgia Legislature Passes COVID-19 Liability Shield in Big Win for Georgia Businesses

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Key takeaway –  Georgia businesses should post the statutory notice at points of entry or on any receipt or proof of purchase....more

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Shareholder Liability a Cause for Concern for Private Equity Firms

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The global regulatory environment has become increasingly challenging for private equity in recent years. In our view, this trend will continue as politicians in the UK and elsewhere seek new tools to hold business...more

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