The Dali’s owners have initiated a limitation of liability action, where privity and knowledge of negligence related to the Baltimore bridge incident will determine whether liability can be limited.
An error in Restatement (Second) of Torts section 429, which addresses employer liability for independent contractor negligence, has led to confusion in the apparent agency tort doctrine.
The SEC has been successful in pursuing shadow trading enforcement actions, but questions remain as to how it will establish market connection between entities in future actions.
Some courts allow snap removals before service of a forum defendant, others require service of at least one nonforum defendant, and some reject preservice removals entirely.
By carefully evaluating and selecting relevant survey data, damages experts can better navigate legal disputes involving statistical evidence related to the impact of education on future earnings.
Arbitrators have the authority to conduct independent legal research absent an agreement to the contrary but must balance this with efficiency, fairness, and the potential risk of vacatur.
TIPS recaps the Fall Meeting and recognizes the recipients of the Insurance In-House Summit Champion recognition and James A. Carroll Leadership Award.
The Chair previews the May 2025 Section Conference in Washington, DC, celebrating its 10th year, with special guests and programs focused on business development.