It-s a jungle out there
Article Abstract:
Personal injuries common to summer could take the name of backyard torts, and these lawsuits arising from popular summertime activities have key issues including the duty of the homeowner or host to other parties, the obviousness of the danger, and whether the injured plaintiff assumed some risk. As is true with other cases of premises liability, courts start by examining the relationship between plaintiff and defendant/property owner. From this relationship, state law defines what duty the property owner owed the plaintiff. The law on backyard torts will vary from state to state.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1998
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Taming the lion: talk is often the best approach with difficult partner
Article Abstract:
Associate law firm members who are frustrated at having to deal with difficult partners should try to air their concerns directly to the relevant partner in a calm, non-confrontational matter.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2003
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