By Marianna Wharry | April 15, 2024
"However, where an entity has a nondelegable duty, it cannot avoid liability simply by delegating its duty to an independent contractor," Chief Justice Steven C. González wrote on behalf of the Washington Supreme Court. "Instead, an entity will be vicariously liable for the independent contractor's negligent performance of that duty absent special circumstances not present here."
By Lisa Willis | March 22, 2024
"Previous to this, all the judges thought that it was discretionary," said Peter M. Feaman, the attorney who won the appeal.
By Michael A. Mora | March 20, 2024
"When the perpetrators are removed and a receiver is appointed in their place, the corporate structures are no longer the 'evil zombies' of the perpetrator; they are '[f]reed from his spell' and regain standing to sue for the return of money fraudulently transferred," the U.S. Eleventh Circuit held.
By Alex Anteau | March 8, 2024
The court said the doctrine of assumption of the risk did not eliminate liability on the part of individual defendants allegedly involved in a fight.
By Lisa Willis | March 4, 2024
"[The] decision also benefits all attorneys representing their clients, in ensuring that attorneys cannot be bound by contractual provisions they did not agree to, and would not agree to," defense counsel said.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Alexander A. Salinas | March 1, 2024
How do you win a case after your client has already paid damages and attorney fees to the defendant? You make novel use of judicial estoppel. There was no clear precedent for our approach, and there is every reason now that another plaintiff—or a defendant—can also use it.
By Lisa Willis | February 20, 2024
As the case returns to the lower court without the punitive damages claim, the ruling is a cautionary tale for businesses and individuals alike about the legal foundations of their negotiations and the evidentiary standards required for punitive damages in Florida's courts.
By Lisa Willis | February 9, 2024
"I am an 'attorney's attorney' and the last thing I want to do is make a stressful situation for my clients more stressful," said Herman J. Russomanno III
By Lisa Willis | January 30, 2024
The conflict, centered on a condo unit sold in 2006, has seen both parties claim victories over the years.
By Lisa Willis | January 11, 2024
A governor's spokesman called the federal appeals court decision "an egregious encroachment on state sovereignty."
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