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Munoz v. Children’s Hosp. of Philadelphia, No. 1388 EDA 2024, 2025 WL 1504354 (Pa. Super. Ct. May 27, 2025) - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the judgment entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia...more
Financial distress for a company always places additional emphasis on governance—and on the duties of the directors of the company. The Australian legal system has a clear system of duties for directors—a period of financial...more
In the recent decision of Byers & Richardson v Chen Ningning (BVIHCMAP2024/0009) ("Byers"), the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal ("COA") considered the scope of the director’s duty to creditors when a company is insolvent or...more
Vermont’s new “Kids Code” hopes to improve children’s safety online by regulating the privacy, design, and data use of certain entities providing online services and collecting data about minors....more
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has certified a class action against the manufacturer of a stolen handgun used to carry out the 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue in Toronto, reversing in part the motion judge’s decision...more
New Jersey officials recently released proposed privacy regulations that would create several new compliance obligations for businesses above and beyond what existing state law and many other state laws require, meaning you...more
A recent order from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought a somewhat novel legal question to the forefront: Do automobile manufacturers owe municipalities a duty of reasonable care in designing, manufacturing, and...more
For over a decade, ACI & C5’s Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami has brought together an international community of top fraud litigators, asset recovery specialists, insolvency experts, in-house counsel, litigation...more
The Texas Legislature recently has taken Texas-sized steps intended to make the state a more attractive place for companies to form, reincorporate, or relocate, further advancing Texas’s efforts to rival Delaware as a...more
How should attorneys advise their clients who are new to a public company board? Where should a corporate secretary start if asked to provide an orientation for a public company board? Former SEC Special Counsel Brian Soares...more
Running a restaurant requires a delicate balance of creativity, management, and financial responsibility. When partners share ownership of a restaurant, each has a fiduciary duty to act in the business’s best financial...more
Key Points: While legal malpractice actions can be brought as a negligence or contract claim, the gist of the action doctrine serves to limit those instances....more
The Privy Council has clarified that the duty of care to "obtain the best price reasonably obtainable" in the sale of secured collateral does not require a secured party to improve an asset before sale to obtain the best...more
The Handbook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations in the United States summarizes the duties of directors of nonprofit corporations, provides general background information regarding selected available federal tax...more
The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision against a franchisor based on a theory of negligence after a customer was assaulted by an employee of the franchisee. The court concluded that franchisor did not owe a...more
In the next phase of Online Safety Act implementation, children’s safety duties and related codes of practice will come into full effect on 25 July 2025....more
The Arizona Supreme Court in a recent opinion held store owners owe a duty to business invitees regardless of whether there was a dangerous condition. In determining whether a duty was owed to a plaintiff business invitee,...more
If you serve on a retirement plan committee, you’ve taken on an important and legally significant role. As a fiduciary under the ERISA, you are personally liable for the decisions you make regarding the plan. That’s not a...more
Vermont recently adopted the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2027. The law is enforceable by the Vermont Attorney General as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. The Attorney...more
The Supreme Court of Texas recently ruled that franchisor Massage Heights did not owe a duty of care to a massage customer who alleged a sexual assault, because, among other reasons, Massage Heights had neither the...more
These days, the explosive growth of the wellness industry—fueled by increased consumer interest in healthy lifestyle choices—presents a prime opportunity for brands to showcase their offerings through “wellness retreats” with...more
Disputes among members of a limited liability company (LLC) are inevitable. Unlike casual disagreements with friends or roommates, conflicts within an LLC can have legal and financial consequences. Recognizing this reality,...more
Elderly persons often sign new estate documents, including trusts and trust amendments. Certainly, all persons with competence and without improper influences have the right to leave their property to whoever, and however,...more
A recent court ruling raises questions and concerns over the scope of liability owners and contractors may face when a subcontractor's employee is involved in an off-site accident during the course of construction. ...more
Delaware corporate law is renowned for its balance between flexibility in business arrangements and the fundamental principles of fiduciary accountability. One of the areas where this balance is most evident is in the...more