Navigation “However, where an entity has a nondelegable duty, it cannot avoid liability simply by delegating its duty to an independent contractor,” Chief Justice Steven C. González wrote on behalf of the Washington Supreme Court. “Instead, an entity will be vicariously liable for the independent contractor’s negligent performance of that duty absent special circumstances not present […]
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FTC Member Fires Back at GOP Critics Who Say Agency Is Aiding EU Takedown of US Tech
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, the longest-serving of the agency’s five commissioners, said any suggestion that the FTC should be in the business of “protecting national champions” is absurd.
Retirement Succession Can Hedge Against Lateral Partner Acquisition Risks
While growing by acquiring lateral partners and practice groups can be lucrative, it carries many risks. Lateral candidates’ projections of the revenue they will bring to a new firm can prove inaccurate, or a particular candidate may simply be a bad fit culturally.
Orrick to Pay $8M to Settle Data Breach Class Action
Lawyers for the class members could receive 25% of the settlement fund, depending on their application for attorney fees.
Live Nation Hit With Wrongful Death Suit Following 'Beyond Wonderland' Festival Shooting
“What’s so important about this case, is truly holding Live Nation accountable for their complete lack of security, and the history of violence and shootings and drug overdoes, etc., at Live Nation venues across the globe, is truly astounding,” plaintiffs’ attorney Spencer Lucas of Panish Shea Ravipudi, in Los Angeles, said.