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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | USA | 30 May 2023
State Law Claims of Negligence in Selecting Motor Carrier Are Expressly Preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act
The express preemption provision of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (“FAAAA”) bars Florida negligence claims against a…
Ironbridge Legal | Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. | 11 May 2023
Victims of fraud may recover loss from their bank: the Quincecare duty in Australia
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2.1 million Australians experienced personal fraud in 2020-21. In 2022, the ACCC said that…
Cordato Partners | Australia | 24 Apr 2023
NSW Court of Appeal reduces personal injury damages by 30% for intoxication
If a person is injured while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) mandates a minimum reduction in damages by…
Theall Group LLP | Canada | 18 Apr 2023
Manitoba judge rules in favour of insureds in broker's negligence claim
A Manitoba judge recently found an insurance brokerage and two employees liable in negligence for failing to obtain replacement cost insurance on an apartment building, as the insured had requested. This decision reaffirms that, when placing coverage, brokers should make no assumptions about the terms of the policy. If they are dealing with a new policy form, they should review it before......
ENSafrica | South Africa | 29 Mar 2023
Groote Schuur Hospital performs first incompatible kidney transplant in Africa
The first incompatible kidney transplant in Africa was recently performed at Groote Schuur Hospital in South Africa. The procedure involves the use of a medical device known as a "Glycosorb ABO", which acts as a column or filter when implanted into patients to specifically reduce the level of anti-A/B antibodies in the recipient's plasma. This article sets out various legal aspects in South......
Manning Gross + Massenburg LLP | USA | 7 Feb 2023
The Growing Risk of Liability for Freight Brokers, Direct Shippers and Third-Party Logistic Providers in Motor Carrier Collisions
Negligence claims arising from motor carrier collisions have typically focused on the driver, owner and/or operator of the subject vehicle involved…
Stewarts | United Kingdom | 12 Jan 2023
When will a director be personally liable as an accessory to a company’s negligence?
The Court of Appeal has ruled on a decision by Sir Michael Burton GBE that a company was liable to claimants for negligently marketing holiday-let…
Lexology PRO | Singapore | 12 Dec 2022
Razer wins US$6.5 million in data breach damages from Capgemini
Singapore’s High Court has ordered Capgemini to compensate Razer for damages it incurred – including investigation fees paid to Norton Rose Fulbright – following the IT vendor’s role in a leak of customer information.
Filip & Company | Romania | 8 Dec 2022
Neglijența bancară poate provoca prejudicii morale
Din cutia de valori închiriată la o bancă au dispărut bunuri în valoare de 200.000 EUR. Față de această situație, Tribunalul Prahova a…
Cozen O'Connor | USA | 6 Dec 2022
Illinois Supreme Court Curtails Tenant Implied Co-Insured Precedent
On November 28, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously reversed the appellate court’s decision that an insurer would have to defend a rental…
