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What Is the Difference Between a Commercial and Non-Commercial Driver’s License?

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The primary difference between a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a non-commercial driver’s license is the type of vehicle you are authorized to operate. Commercial driver’s licenses are generally used for business...more

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The Role of Policy and What It Means for the Conduct of Claims for Building Safety Disputes

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In URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21, the Supreme Court has dismissed URS' appeal on all four grounds in its decision handed down on 21 May 2025. The case will be remitted to the TCC to determine the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Essential Guide to Child Car Safety

As a parent, nothing matters more than keeping your children safe. But, this is often easier said than done. This is especially true when it comes to driving on Florida’s roads. No matter how safely you drive, there are...more

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Is Uber Safer Than Taxis?

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Uber and its fellow ridesharing services are immensely popular throughout the country. Customers enjoy knowing that they can quickly get a ride no matter where they are and for rates that are typically more affordable than...more

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What To Do if You Witness a Car Accident

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The first action you should take after witnessing a crash is to call 911. Alerting emergency services is essential for getting help to the scene quickly. When you call, provide clear and precise information to the operator....more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

How Speed Plays A Role In Fatal Car Accidents

Car accidents are still one of the leading causes of fatalities around the world, and speed is often a factor that increases their severity and likelihood of a fatality. Whether on highways, urban roads, or rural routes,...more

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Seventh Circuit Holds That Product Manufacturers Are Responsible for Their Product’s Packaging Under Illinois Law

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You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can hold the publisher liable for the packaging. In its recently issued opinion, Johnson v. Edward Orton, Jr. Ceramic Foundation, 71 F.4th 601 (7th Cir. 2023), the Seventh Circuit...more

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Florida Tort Reform and Negligent Security Liability: New Requirements for Multifamily Property Owners

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Aimed at combatting lawsuit abuse, Florida’s recently passed tort reform bill (HB 837/SB 236) makes dramatic changes to the state’s justice system, including negligent security cases against owners and operators of...more

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Stop Saying, “Safety is our Top Priority”

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In the hotel business, creating a welcoming, home away from home is key to customer loyalty. Naturally, making sure guests are safe is a bedrock of the hospitality industry. As both leisure and business travel ramps back up...more

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Potential liability and defenses related to COVID-19 for public educational institutions

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With the 2020-2021 school year about to begin, some consideration needs to be given by public educa­tional institutions to potential liability. Summarized in this article are some of the potential claims that may be asserted...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 16, 2020

This 16th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, discusses claims ranging from insurance coverage disputes to prisoners’ rights. The top story this week, however, is undoubtedly a Michigan...more

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Find Your Footing: Don’t stumble when it comes to slip-and-fall claims

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Some regard slip-and-fall claims as nuisance litigation and often make billboard plaintiffs’ lawyers the butt of jokes. But, occasionally, these claims represent catastrophic injuries with verdicts to match, and even garden...more

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Supply chain liability under the law of negligence: What does Jabir and Others v KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH mean for European...

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Last month a court in Dortmund heard arguments in Jabir and others v. KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH.  It is a case brought against a German retailer, under English law principles of tort in relation to a fire at the factory...more

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Illinois Appellate Court Case Recognizes Limitations to Tort Immunity Act in Construction Context

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The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (the “Act”) limits the liability of public bodies for claims of negligence, including in cases based on performance of discretionary functions. ...more

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Trial Court Slips And Falls In Granting Motion For New Trial

On October 21, 2016, Florida’s Second DCA issued a decision in a slip-and-fall case against Wal-Mart that found the trial court erred when it set aside the jury verdict and granted Plaintiff’s motion for new trial on the...more

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Products Liability: Appellate Victory of Children's Products Manufacturer Shows the Importance of Understanding State Products...

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On July 5, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict in favor of Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. ("Dorel") in a case involving claims that a defective doorknob cover manufactured by...more

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