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Court Of Appeals Resolves Appellate Division Split And Explains When A Statute Is “sufficiently Specific” In Order To Establish Vicarious Liability Under New York’s Labor Law
The Court of Appeals has resolved a longstanding split among New York's Appellate Division circuits regarding whether Industrial Code Section 23-4.2(k) creates vicarious liability for construction site owners under Labor Law § 241(6). The decision clarifies the critical distinction between broad safety concerns and specific statutory commands that can impose nondelegable duties on property owners in construction accident cases.
United States Litigation
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Carr Maloney
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California Supreme Court Permits Judicial Scrutiny Of “Blanket” Peremptory Challenges To Judges
The California Supreme Court has fundamentally altered the landscape of judicial disqualification in the state by permitting courts to scrutinize peremptory challenges that appear to be part of coordinated campaigns against specific judges. This landmark ruling overturns nearly fifty years of precedent and establishes a new burden-shifting framework that will significantly impact how institutional litigants and repeat players navigate California's court system.
United States Litigation
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WilmerHale
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Under Berk, Is State Court Better? Removing A Case To Federal Court May Now Cost Defendants An Early Exit Strategy.
The Supreme Court's decision in Berk v. Choy fundamentally altered the calculus for removing medical malpractice and professional liability cases to federal court by eliminating state affidavit-of-merit requirements. This shift transforms what was once a routine procedural decision into a strategic business choice with significant cost and timing implications.
United States Litigation
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Butler Snow LLP
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Webinar – A DVPO Was Entered Against Your Ex Partner, What Now? (Video)
Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz explores the legal implications and practical steps that follow when a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) is issued against a former partner. This webinar addresses the critical questions and concerns that arise in the aftermath of such an order, providing guidance on navigating the legal landscape and understanding your rights and obligations.
United States Family
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Beresford Booth
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