Liability constitutes an important, and oftentimes ruinous, aspect of business. Small businesses in particular may face complete collapse in the face of a liability lawsuit. Various types of liability ...

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit examined issues of vicarious and contributory infringement—along with willfulness—in connection with a copyright infringement case involving a real estate ...

Employers can reasonably expect supervisors to embody the company's philosophy and values and to avoid behavior that reflects poorly on the company's principles and business reputation. However, when ...

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

Vicarious and contributory liability are terms well-known to every tort lawyer and law student. They should also be familiar to business owners and managers. The legal theories of vicarious and ...

Vicarious liability – the legal principle that makes an employer liable for its employees’ actions or omissions – has recently been in the news. Here's how it could affect your business. The Scottish ...

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The Court of Appeals resolved a tort dispute between a rental car company and a renter by removing New York from the ...