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Liability
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TortsProf Blog
Volvo Accepts “Full Liability” for Autonomous Cars
Volvo announced it will accept "full liability" for accidents when one of its self-driving cars is operating in autonomous driving mode. The move would simplify liability issues and perhaps reduce…
British Columbia Insurance Blog
An Insurer has no Duty to Investigate Accuracy of Information Provided by Insured
The insurer had no duty to investigate the information provided by the insured to unearth misrepresentations by the insured. A broker was held liable for failing to make inquiries into…
TortsProf Blog
Liability Considerations for Driverless Cars
At JD Supra, Chris Jones of Sands Anderson in Virginia discusses some of the considerations, which include the expansion of products liability into automobile accident cases and the potential need for…
British Columbia Insurance Blog
Insurer does not have Duty to Defend Negligent Acts Occuring within Policy Period After Policy Expires
The Court found on a special case under Rule 9-3 that the insurer did not have a duty to defend the insureds with respect to claims for negligent acts occurring…
Education Law Prof Blog
Colorado Schools Now on the Hook for “Foreseeable” Shootings, Not Just Ignoring Threats
By Derek Black
Earlier this month, Colorado Governor, John Hickenloper, signed into law a bill that expands public schools’ liability in regard to school shootings. The bill waives government immunity for schools if…
SDNY Blog
Judge Torres: Hurricane Sandy Was Unforeseeable “Act of God”
In an opinion dated Monday, Judge Torres ruled, after a bench trial, that a shipping company was not liable for the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to 211 shipping containers…
Legal Profession Blog
Comments To Reporter Did Not Violate Ethics Rules
The Ohio Supreme Court reprimanded an attorney but reduced costs because over half of the ethics charges brought against him were dismissed.We adopt the board’s findings of fact and misconduct…
Restructuring Globalview
Big Victory for New GM, but Threats Remain
The bankruptcy court yesterday handed General Motors (New GM) an enormous victory that may end up shielding the company from up to $10 billion in potential legal liabilities. In his 138-page…
TortsProf Blog
WV: Conflicting Bills on Several Liability
In West Virginia, the Senate and House have passed different reforms regarding liability by multiple tortfeasors. Currently in West Virginia , if a defendant adjudged at fault can't pay its…
Consumer products law blog
Ski resorts and outdoor industries may face increasing liability
When a business’s consumers are skiers and snowboarders, knowing the potential liability for negligence is critical. Ski resort operators often encounter claims of unsafe terrain and failure to warn. Equipment…