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New Jersey Law Journal

Court Says Waivers Don't Negate Common Law Duty of Care

A man who claims he slipped on the stairs while headed from the pool can sue the YMCA for his injuries, despite the broad waiver he signed when he joined the health club, a state appeals court held on Aug. 18.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Rising Stars 2014: Scott P. Kerew | 39

Look at any of the lists for "Best Undergrad Degrees for Future Law Students" and see how far you need to read down before you find Environmental Science.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Law Prof Loses Slip-And-Fall Appeal

"I played tennis two to three times per week, sometimes four. Of course, I can't serve, and I can't hit hard, so I can't play tennis. That is the tragedy of the accident … it stopped me from ever playing tennis again," said UT law professor John "Jack" Sampson.
4 minute read

The Recorder

City of Pasadena v. Superior Court (Mercury Casualty Company)

By | August 15, 2014
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Law Prof Loses Slip-and-Fall Claim at Third Court

"I played tennis two to three times per week, sometimes four. Of course, I can't serve, and I can't hit hard, so I can't play tennis. That is the tragedy of the accident … it stopped me from ever playing tennis again," said UT law professor John "Jack" Sampson.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Saul v. Spring Valley Fitness, Inc., PICS Case No. 14-1234 (C.P. Berks July 21, 2014) Sprecher, J. (6 pages).

By | August 12, 2014
Playground Safety • Punitive Damages • Premises Liability • Failure to Supervise
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Notice, Demand Letters Fly in SXSW Tragedy

The city has received notice of claim letters from four attorneys representing seven SXSW crash victims; five were injured and two died. The SXSW crash created a story of love lost for two of three couples who have now lawyered up.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Notice, Demand Letters Fly in SXSW Tragedy

The city has received notice of claim letters from four attorneys representing seven SXSW crash victims; five were injured and two died. The SXSW crash created a story of love lost for two of three couples who have now lawyered up.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Barr v. Easton, PICS Case No. 14-1141 (C.P. Lycoming July 7, 2014) Gray, J. (12 pages).

Negligence • Automobiles • Dram Shop Liability
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Filing Deadline Under Tort Claims Act Waived for Disabled Litigant

A New Jersey appeals court ruled on July 28 that an incapacitated plaintiff is entitled to relief from the filing deadline under the state's Tort Claims Act even though her guardian was capable of bringing the claim on a timely basis.
4 minute read

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