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“Doctrine of in rem liability”

May 23, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Doctrine of in rem liability of vessel applies where owner of vessel has entrusted control to a third party, and under this doctrine, …

Shocking wager

May 22, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Height of first step on utility pole was not a cause in fact of accident which occurred when plaintiff came into contact with electrical line carrying approximately 8,000 volts …

Now That’s a Roadblock

May 21, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Driver of stolen car who was attempting to elude police was “seized” for purposes of Fourth Amendment, …

Puppy Denial

May 20, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Restaurant’s denial of entry to customer’s untrained service puppy was not extreme or outrageous conduct under California law, …

Photographer’s rights

May 17, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Photographer had no First Amendment right to access to graduation ceremonies at state universities, for commercial purpose of taking photographs of graduates …

“Gangsta rap”

May 16, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

In prosecution for being a felon in possession of a firearm, court’s use during voir dire of term “gangsta rap” was not improper; …

The “slop chest” statute

May 15, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

The slop chest statute, although intended primarily for convenience of seamen and for replacement in emergency situations of articles of clothing, …

Smoking ban in prison

May 14, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Prohibitions on use or possession of tobacco in state’s prisons did not violate equal protection rights of inmate who smoked; …

The Power of Congress

May 13, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

In exercise of authority constitutionally delegated, Congress ,,,

“obvious and apparent” danger

May 10, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Under Maine law, manufacturer of fire extinguisher cabinet had no duty to warn high school student of possibility that she would bump her head against bottom of cabinet …

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