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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…
British Columbia Insurance Blog
In Ontario if an accident is caused by an illegally parked vehicle, the owner of the vehicle could be found liable pursuant to Rule 17(2) of the Fault Determination Rules.
Two Ontario insurers disputed responsiblity for accident benefit coverage. The dispute was submitted to a private arbitrator who applied the Fault Determination Rules of Ontario and determined that the second…
Nursing Home Law Blog
Liability in Negligence Claims
A common problem in the prosecution of nursing negligence claims is an over-emphasis on liability (i.e. the conduct of nursing staff) which an under-emphasis on the issues of causation.
Securities Law Prof Blog
Paulson Confirms His Involvement in Opposing Pro-Plaintiff “Scheme Liability” Position
Treasury Secretary Paulson confirmed that he personally initiated the contact with the Justice Dept. to voice opposition to filing an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs in the "scheme liability"…
Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC Urged to Take Pro-Investor Position in Supreme Court Cases
Next term the Supreme Court will hear argument, in the Charter Communications case, whether third parties can be liable as primary violators by participating in a scheme to defraud under…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Paulson’s Deregulatory Campaign
Treasury Secretary Paulson continues his deregulatory campaign. He plans to create an advisory committee to develop recommendations about how to make life better for accounting firms, including recommendations about limiting…
LawSites
Lawyer2Lawyer: Colleges and Legal Liability
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, our legal-affairs podcast Lawyer2Lawyer examines the legal liability of higher-education institutions for students who are homicidal or suicidal. Joining my cohost J.…
Labor Law Prof Blog
11th Cir. Hears Employment Reference Liability Case
A number of months ago, a number of commenters and I debatedhow careful one needs to be when handing out employment references for currentor former employees. I recommended that employers…
Broadcast Law Blog
No Jail for Wii Contest Death – But Civil Liability Still Possible
The Sacramento radio contest gone wrong, which led to the death of a contestant, will apparently not lead to any criminal liability for the station or its employees, according to…
Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC Chief Accountant Profiled
The Washington Post profiles SEC Chief Accountant, Conrad W. Hewitt, 70, who previously was a bank regulator, partner at an accounting firm, and director of a number of public companies…