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Examining The Waiver Of Recreational Immunity By Express Invitation After The California Supreme Court’s Decision In Hoffmann V....

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In 1963, the California legislature became concerned that private landowners were “bar[ring] public access to their land for recreational uses out of fear of incurring tort liability." Thus, it enacted Civ. Code, § 846 to...more

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Know Event, Tourism Rules

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Just as things were returning to normal after this past year, a resurgence of COVID-19 cases put a pause on the much-anticipated full return to pre-pandemic life.  But Wisconsin shows no signs of reverting to the “stay at...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Landlords, Owners, and Possessors of Land

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we talk about the special duties landowners and land possessors owe to people who enter their land, as well as the duties landlords owe to their tenants....more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 149: Listen and Learn -- Negligence: Duties of Landlords, Owners, and Possessors of Land

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we talk about the special duties landowners and land possessors owe to people who enter their land, as well as the duties landlords owe to their tenants. Both...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Landowners And Businesses Beware: Under Newly Amended Rhode Island Law, A Legal Duty Of Care Now Extends To Those Exposed To Open...

Rhode Island landowners and businesses should be on notice that, over the summer (on July 15, 2019), the Rhode Island General Assembly amended the comparative negligence statute in this State, the effect of which offers...more

Maynard Nexsen

Premises Liability: Comparative Negligence Is Not a Defense in Child Trespasser Case

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In a premises liability action, the duty a landowner owes depends on the status assigned to the person upon the property. Generally, South Carolina acknowledges four categories; trespassers, invitees, licensees and children....more

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Recreational Use Immunity: Protecting Landowners From Risks In Public Recreational Activities

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It seems sometimes that no good deed goes unpunished. Landowners who permit access to their property for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in their favorite recreational activities – such as camping, hiking and hunting – could...more

Carlton Fields

Managing Risk: Liability For The Criminal Acts Of Others

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There is an ever-present possibility that a land owner may be held liable in damages for the injuries and consequences of criminal acts of strangers. ...more

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