Podcast - Keeping Your Vessel Stable During Cross-Examination
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 329: Listen and Learn -- Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (Torts)
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 523: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Factual Causation
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Spotlight on Torts (Part 3 – Strict and Vicarious Liability)
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 317: Spotlight on Torts (Part 2 – Intentional Torts)
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 316: Spotlight on Torts (Part 1 – Negligence)
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 315: Listen and Learn -- The Breach Element of a Negligence Claim (Torts)
Podcast - Ohio State Senator Has a Bone to Pick with Court Ruling on Boneless Wings
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 247: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Factual Causation
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 382: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Proximate Cause
Hinshaw Insurance Law TV – Cybersecurity Part Two: The Rise in Cyber Negligence Cases
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 347: Listen and Learn -- Assumption of Risk (Torts)
Cyberside Chats - Zero Trust and Cyber Negligence: A conversation with Dr. Zero Trust Chase Cunningham
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Landlords, Owners, and Possessors of Land
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 318: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Professionals and Children
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 149: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Landlords, Owners, and Possessors of Land
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 147: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Professionals and Children
The Risk of Personal Injury Claims from COVID-19 and What to Do About It
The Year Ahead: Litigation Hot Spots at a Glance
Episode 1 | Where Have You Gone Mrs. Pfalsgraf?
In a notable shift with significant potential future liability for public entities, the Oregon Supreme Court found that an injured worker whose injury is covered by his private employer’s workers’ compensation insurance may...more
This article follows on a 2021 MAINBRACE article, “The Gateway to Federal Court: Admiralty Jurisdiction and Limitation of Liability,” which discussed the practical use of the Shipowners’ Limitation of Liability Act, 46 U.S.C....more
In a normal scenario involving a personal injury, one of the first questions victims usually need to address before filing a claim is who owns the property. Suppose the accident happens on government property in the state of...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the warning label for the Depo-Provera birth control shot to include information about the risk of meningioma brain tumors. The label update is intended to warn doctors...more
The Texas attorney immunity doctrine is a defense that generally insulates attorneys from being sued by non-clients for legal work the attorney performed within the scope of representing a client....more
In Wisconsin, negligent supervision claims are only available when there is an employer-employee relationship. Independent contractor (“IC”) or agency relationships do not suffice and, crucially, the individual must be an...more
The second half of 2025 was marked by the Cour de cassation’s recognition of a general duty of vigilance in environmental matters. More precisely, by two decisions published in its official report (Cass. civ. 1st, 24...more
The human brain can be injured in a number of ways. Some injuries are caused by internal factors, including infections, tumors, and strokes. When a brain injury is caused by an external physical force, it is considered a...more
As discussed in a prior Saiber Construction Law Column, in New Jersey, the “economic-loss doctrine” bars tort claims when the plaintiff’s only damages are economic in nature because, when parties enter into a contractual...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Rodgers - Fifth Amendment, right to silence - Hughes v. Locure - § 1983, qualified immunity - USA v. Ott - sentencing - Lewis v. Fulton Cnty Sheriff - blind inmate,...more
On December 11, 2025, Whiteford’s Appellate Practice Co-Chairs, Michael Brady and Thomas DiStanislao, secured a decisive victory from the Supreme Court of Virginia in a decision clarifying the scope of the sovereign immunity...more
If you have a friend or loved one who lives in a nursing home, one of your biggest fears likely revolves around the idea that they could become the victim of nursing home abuse. This fear may seem irrational but it is not...more
Takeaway: There are more and more cases being filed today that advance cutting-edge legal theories: cases seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change; cases alleging that social media platforms are addictive;...more
A recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision provides a cautionary tale for attorneys: you cannot take advantage of a drafting mistake by the opposing party. In Cahoon Capital Strategic Income Fund, LLC v. Ross, et...more
The Supreme Court’s decision on January 26, 2026, in Berk v. Choy should put to rest the long‑running debate over whether state-law certificate of merit requirements apply in federal court. Under the Court’s straightforward...more
Little v. VDM Metals USA, LLC & Acerinox Group, No. A-0561-24 (Nov. 25, 2025) - On April 20, 2020, the plaintiff was assisting in unloading steel from a “flatrack” trailer when he fell and suffered a head injury, despite...more
Contracting parties operating in Texas are no doubt mindful of the express negligence rule: If the contracting parties intend to indemnify a party for the consequences of its own negligence, they must specifically and...more
Slip and fall accidents remain one of the most common causes of workplace injuries, particularly during winter months when ice, snow, and wet conditions are present. While many people assume these incidents are handled...more
In July of 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the combined cases of Kandil-Elsayed v F&E Oil, Inc. and Pinsky v Kroger Co. In these rulings, the court announced that whether a condition is open and obvious will be a...more
One of the questions that must always be considered with regard to professional liability claims is when the claim accrues for purposes of applicable statutes of limitations. In insurance broker E&O claims involving policies...more
Court: Court of Appeals of Kansas - In this action, it was alleged that Plaintiff-Decedent David Kemper had occupational exposure to asbestos due to his employment as a technician with BNSF Railway Company for nearly three...more
When you’ve been hurt because of someone else's carelessness, whether in a car crash, a fall on unsafe property, or another preventable accident, you may be wondering: Is it even worth pursuing a lawsuit? Really, how hard is...more
Winter weather significantly increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility contribute to thousands of crashes each year, raising complex legal questions about fault, negligence, and...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast, litigation attorney Dan Small delves deeper into the naval architect negligence case introduced in the previous episode. During the trial, the two experts disagreed,...more
As PFAS litigation continues to broaden, a recent Massachusetts federal decision offers useful guidance for companies evaluating potential exposure. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (or so called “forever...more