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Liability
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Insurers Begin Offering Liability Insurance for Bloggers
The exponential rise of blogs over the last eight years has led to the launch of a new type of liability insurance for bloggers. Supporters of this form of coverage…
Green Building Law Update
Green Building Law is coming…
During a recent Green Building Institute Webinar, I had the pleasure of hearing Dan Murphy, Senior Vice President of Environmental Systems Design, speak about potential liability resulting from green…
British Columbia Insurance Blog
Damages resulting from a murder suicide that took place in the cab of a pick up truck were not covered by an automobile policy
A man shot and killed his son and then himself while seated in his pick up truck. His automobile Insurer was successful on appeal in obtaining a declaration that it did…
TortsProf Blog
Oregon Amusement Park Cites Liability Insurance in Closing
Thrill-Ville USA, a small amusement park in Oregon, announced recently that it would not be opening this year, or likely ever at all. The park sits next to the owners'…
Tilting the Scales
Can Homeowners Near a Golf Course Sue for Damages Due to an Errant Golf Ball?
By Jamie Ribman
Harry hits an errant elliptical drive through the 3rd window on the 2nd floor of Proud Mary’s mansion just off the 14th tee. Harry flees down the fairway to avoid…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Stoneridge Oral Argument
The transcript of the oral argument in Stoneridge Investors is posted at the Supreme Court website. There is very little in the questioning of the Justices that could give the…
ContractsProf Blog
Keystone State Mulls Liability Waivers
People like to do things that are fun, but dangerous -- like skiing. Those who operate the places where these fun but dangerous things occur -- like ski slope operators…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Thel on Free Writing
Free Writing, by STEVEN THEL, Fordham University - School of Law, was recently posted on SSRN. Here is the abstract:In 2005 the SEC effectively ended most restrictions on the use…
TortsProf Blog
FEMA Attorneys Delayed Testing Trailers
Concerned about potential liability, FEMA counsel delayed testing of trailers for formaldehyde, used by victims of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding, according to documents released by a House committee."Do…
Other
We’re No. 18!
Directorship magazine has put out a defense-oriented guide ranking the states by current and future liability risks in light of political, legislative, and judicial dynamics. According to the guide (which…