New York Supreme Court strikes down law aimed at controlling container size of sugary drinks *

USA - March 12 2013
In response to America's and New York's growing concern about obesity, New York City enacted § 81.53 of the New York City Health Code on…

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Georgia Court of Appeals revises opinion, but fails to answer ultimate question *

USA - January 3 2013
On December 14, 2012, the Georgia Court of Appeals revised its prior opinion in Dailey v. Abdul-Samed, No. A12A1109, that suggested that defendants bore…

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Apportioning fault to all liable parties in premise liability cases *

USA - July 9 2012
In Couch v. Red Roof Inns, No. 1:10-cv-00045 (N.D. Ga.) the plaintiff was violently attacked by an unknown assailant while staying at defendant’s hotel.

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Paying your fair share and nothing more *

USA - April 19 2012
On March 23, 2012, the Georgia Supreme Court held that apportionment is appropriate in tort actions even when a plaintiff is at fault.

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Impact of a client’s bankruptcy on its tort liability *

USA - January 27 2012
While bankruptcy law and tort law may not seem related, it is important to know if your client has ever gone through a bankruptcy and, if so, the terms of its plan of reorganization.

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