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Understanding Liability Waivers for Equine Activities in North Carolina

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In North Carolina, as in many states, liability waivers are often used to protect equine activity sponsors, such as individuals, groups, clubs, partnerships, or corporations from legal claims arising from injuries sustained...more

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Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act Nullifies an Indemnity Obligation

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In In the Matter of Offshore Oil Services, Inc., Offshore owned and operated the M/V Anna. Offshore sued Island Operating Company for exoneration and/or limitation of liability for a personal injury claim by an employee of...more

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Michigan Court of Appeals: No Parental Indemnification for Child Injuries

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Can parents legally agree to financially protect third parties from claims arising from their children’s injuries? In MK v. Auburnfly, LLC, (No. 364577, 2024 WL 5148278, Dec. 17, 2024), a published opinion, the Michigan Court...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Barking Up the Wrong Policy

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This case is an eye-opener for every policyholder as it explains the importance of treating an insurance policy as a specialized contract. Insurance contracts have special features, but they are still contracts to which the...more

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New Guernsey unfair contract terms rules from October 2023

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Introduction - The Trading Standards (Fair Trading) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2023 (the "Trading Standards Ordinance") is due to come into force on 2 October 2023.  From this date, businesses in Guernsey will be subject to...more

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Third DCA Defines Scope of Duty for Security Services Contracts

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When it comes to defining a security company’s obligations, words may speak louder than actions. On January 06, 2021, the Third District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in Margery Glickman and Fred Glickman vs. Kindred...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Art of Holding Harmless: Indemnification Provisions in Supply Agreements and How They Differ from Warranty

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According to Black’s Law Dictionary (10th ed. 2014), indemnity is a “duty to make good any loss, damage, or liability incurred by another.” At its core, an indemnification is a promise to reimburse a person for a loss...more

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