Employer's liability for employee's criminal or other wrongful act: the tort of negligent hiring

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Negligent hiring cases, which are becoming more commonplace, generally involve claims of employer liability for an employee's tortious act if the employer had knowledge of the employee's potential to injure others. The theory holds employers responsible for acts committed outside the scope of employment, thereby distinguishing negligent hiring from respondeat superior; it is also distinguishable from negligent retention. However, this tort does not have a clear constitutional basis and it undermines the established notion of proximate cause.

Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Employer liability, Employee selection, Respondeat superior

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Reducing insurer liability for conducting fraud investigations

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Insurance companies should carefully set up guideline for the investigation of insurance fraud claims, keeping in mind the possible tort liability arising from such investigations. The industry can receive statutory grants of immunity for investigative tactics, however, in many states. This involves creating a coherent policy for investigative practices that are used only to combat fraud.

Analysis, Insurance industry, Investigations, Good faith (Law), Insurance fraud, states

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Tactical considerations when conducting voir dire

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Step-by-step suggestions to attorneys for making the most of the jury selection process are presented. Topics include pre-trial preparation, attorney and client demeanor, introductory remarks, questioning tactics, and a list of do's and don'ts for the questioning process.

United States, Management, Jury selection, Pre-trial procedure, Pretrial procedure

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