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Title Author Type Date Words
Hyperlinks. Mitchell, Teresa Jan 1, 2009 200
Be alert but not alarmed: misfeasance in public office. Dec 24, 2008 1608
A dose of reality: revisiting pharmaceutical manufacturer liability for an HIV vaccine. Eisele, Erik Volker Ernst Jun 22, 2008 14899
A troubling trend in preemption rulings. Chemerinsky, Erwin May 1, 2008 2186
Legal update: high court bars secondary liability in securities case. Nilsen, Kim Feb 1, 2008 579
Property and half-torts. Fennell, Lee Anne May 1, 2007 34789
Immunity for immunizations: tort liability, biodefense, and bioshield II. Mayer, Lincoln Apr 1, 2007 17819
Why preemption proponents are wrong: corporate defendants' claim that the effect of state tort actions is equivalent to state positive law has no merit. The reality is that consumer protection can be guaranteed only when tort remedies work in tandem with federal regulation. Wolfman, Brian Mar 1, 2007 4924
Don't let preemption ground your aviation case: defendants in aviation lawsuits are pushing the preemption argument hard to get cases removed to federal court or stop them before they leave the gate. Help your case take off by honing your anti-preemption strategy. Bowen, Donna Mar 1, 2007 3091
The corporate hospital shell game: hospitals often use a maze of contracts to claim that negligent hospital-based physicians are independent contractors. But the law provides a basis for hospital liability. Atkinson, Linda Miller May 1, 2006 2869
Risking safety for school spirit: schools often rely on exculpatory contracts to escape liability when their cheerleaders get hurt. Knowing the limits of these releases can help you rally the court's support for your client's claim. Smith, J. Craig Apr 1, 2006 3277
Hurricane alters fall agenda on the Hill; dozens of bills introduced. Dec 1, 2005 411
Tort au canadien: a proposal for Canadian tort legislation on gross violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Davidson, Caroline Nov 1, 2005 28901
From the people, justice and generosity. Suggs, Kenneth M. President's Page Nov 1, 2005 796
Fear-mongering torts and the exaggerated death of diving. Bogus, Carl T. Sep 22, 2004 9683
Is civil litigation a threat to freedom? Howard, Philip K. Sep 22, 2004 4063
Increasing safety in assisted living: as assisted living facilities gain popularity, they are taking on responsibilities that they are not equipped to handle. Attorneys need to step in when regulation fails to protect the elderly. Downey, Jeffrey J. Aug 1, 2004 3390
Liability for postsurgical infection: surgical wounds are prone to infections. Good medical care requires doctors and hospitals to adequately warn patients and to diagnose and treat infections properly when they occur. Viorst, Anthony May 1, 2004 1877
Plagued by bedbugs, hotel guests bite back. Porter, Rebecca May 1, 2004 1005
When will schools take bullying seriously? Children who suffer severe, long-lasting injuries at the hands of school bullies have little or no hope of recovery for the harm done. A new theory could remove the shield of immunity. Weddle, Daniel B. Oct 1, 2003 4271
Justice Department bolsters suit by California nursing home residents. Porter, Rebecca Aug 1, 2003 1020
Halfway houses and mental health treatment facilities - establishing duty in tort. Sessums, Mark A.; Swaine, Robert S. Jun 1, 2003 3799
Challenging hospitals that tolerate incompetent doctors: often, medical malpractice is not an isolated incident. What if a doctor has a history of incompetence that a hospital didn't investigate or chose to ignore? In such circumstances, a negligent-credentialing claim will amplify your client's case. Masterson, Thomas D. May 1, 2003 3712
Getting Hurt, Getting Paid: The curious politics, psychology, and sociology of medical compensation. DALRYMPLE, THEODORE Mar 24, 2003 1477
Hospitals, doctors may be liable for contractors' negligence. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Oct 1, 2002 856
Potential Civil Liability for Criminal Acts on College and University Campuses. Brief Article Jul 17, 2002 341
Is a subsidiary in your future? Companies can benefit from important tax advantages and liability protections. Myers, Randy Jun 1, 2002 3713
Human rights responsibilities of private corporations. Paust, Jordan J. May 1, 2002 15077
FSA provides favorable guidance on liability allocation in partnership division. (Partners & Partnerships). Ciesar, William W. Nov 1, 2001 263
Making it harder to sue cities. Chemerinsky, Erwin Nov 1, 1997 2034
Neglect in nursing homes. Marks, David T. Feb 1, 1996 2655
Off limits. Hornaday, Richard M. Column Oct 1, 1994 927
Reducing the liability of association volunteers. Sager, William H. column May 1, 1991 1175
Tort reform: progress. Jul 18, 1986 264

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