An employer can contest a withdrawal liability assessment and ultimately prevail. That is the moral of Bulk Transport Corp. v. Teamsters Union No. 142 Pension Fund, No. 23-1563 (7th Cir. Mar. 22,... Read more »
In today’s world, we travel all the time. We shop at grocery stores and department stores, we take walks on the sidewalks in our neighborhoods, and we go to large events, such... Read more »
Understanding Product Liability and Consumer Rights In a world where consumers are constantly interacting with various products, the issue of product liability claims takes center stage. Product liability pertains to the legal... Read more »
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia recently enacted changes that impact employer criminal background screening. State Law Enacted on December 14, 2023, and effective February 12, 2024, Pennsylvania’s House Bill No. 689 amends Pennsylvania law... Read more »
In remarks to the New York City Bar Association Compliance Institute on October 24, 2023, the Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, Gurbir S. Grewal, commented on certain aspects of compliance enforcement, including cooperation credit... Read more »
When a California limited liability company files a certificate of cancellation its powers, rights, and privileges cease. Cal. Corp. Code § 17707.08(b)(2)(C). This seemingly would preclude any further activity by the LLC,... Read more »
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Sidley Austin partner Jennifer Saulino joins IMS Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisory Dr. Christina Marinakis to discuss their work on a recent product liability case and share insights on the... Read more »
Rod Fliegel co-authors a report that explains negligent hiring, employers’ risks and how they can protect their company. Legal Action Center View Source link Read more »
Courts nationwide have issued a wide range of decisions on insurance coverage for lawsuits arising out of the opioid epidemic under commercial general liability policies. On August 17, 2023, a North Carolina... Read more »
NEW YORK – LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics, today announced the launch of Lexis Product Liability Navigator™ on the Lexis Advance® platform. Lexis Product Liability Navigator... Read more »