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Justices grappling with whether tree-trimming contractor liable for woman’s death
Should the state’s recreational-immunity statute protect a tree-trimming contractor from liability even after it caused the death of a woman by cutting down a branch? That question is at the heart of John Westmas v. Selective Insurance Co., a case in which the state’s Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday. The occasion gave the […]
Senate passes driver liability limits in tight vote (UPDATE)
The state Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would prevent parents from having to pay more than $300,000 in civil cases when their children under age 18 cause car crashes.
Trespass bill targets national tort guidelines
Wisconsin legislators are racing to pass a bill that would confirm longstanding liability protections for property owners when trespassers are injured.
Legal malpractice suits on the rise, survey finds
Law firms are facing a surge in malpractice claims, with conflict of interest issues being the leading source of exposure to liability.
Asset purchase didn’t include liability
An asset purchase limited to one division of the seller doesn't include liabilities stemming from products made before the division became an entity separate from the rests of the seller's business.
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