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Vicarious Liability for Judiciary Law §487 Violations

Anita Bernstein and Lauren Boulbol of Brooklyn Law School writes: Violating New York Judiciary Law §487 can be memorably costly for an errant attorney, but successful plaintiffs may have to worry ...
The National Law Review

NO LINK, NO LIABILITY: Court Dismisses Vicarious Liability Allegations.

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Time Bar on Vicarious Liability Claim Satisfies Adjudication Requirement of Exoneration Rule

Even in the absence of active negligence, entities may be vicariously liable under Florida law for the actions of others. Two ...

NY Top Court: Car Rental Companies Are Not Bound to Provide Primary Coverage to Consumers

The Court of Appeals resolved a tort dispute between a rental car company and a renter by removing New York from the ...
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Virginia’s New “Vulnerable Victim” Law Increases Employers’ Potential for Vicarious Liability in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Suits Against Employees

A new Virginia law, effective July 1, 2025, adds Section 8.01-42.6 to the Virginia Code to address employers’ vicarious liability for their employees’ tortious conduct in personal injury and wrongful ...
The National Law Review

ANOTHER BIG VICARIOUS LIABILITY WIN FOR TCPA DEFENDANT: Nevada Court Holds Providing Scripts and Training Alone Insufficient for TCPA Agency Liability

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What is basic concept of S 141 of Negotiable instruments Act?

Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deals with vicarious liability when the drawer of the dishonoured cheque is a company or firm, not a natural person. It says that along with the company, ...