Reconsidering the "lack of duty" defense to state auditor negligence claims

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The authors discuss the standing of third parties to sue auditors for negligence and misrepresentation under state laws. Topics include inconsistences in the law between jurisdictions and certain Generally Accepted Auditing Practices Standards that are in tension with defense legal strategies.

Malpractice, Auditors

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The National Bank Act's federal preemption of state electronic funds transfer acts

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The author outlines case law addressing the 1996 amendment to the National Bank Act that excludes automated teller machines from the definition of a bank branch. An Iowa law that attempted to regulate national banks in the state is discussed.

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Automatic Teller Machines, Calculating and accounting equipment, Electronic Funds Transfer Systems, Banking industry, Automated teller machines, Powers and duties, National banks

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A comparative analysis of dramshop liability and a proposal for uniform legislation

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The author examines dramshop liability laws and proposed uniform legislation to eliminate discrepancies between state laws. A chart summarizing the laws on a state-by-state basis is included.

Comparative analysis, Liability (Law), Legal liability, Dram shop acts

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