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Once a month, South-Western Legal Studies in Business provides 10-30 summaries of the most important legal cases happening around the country. Professionally selected and prepared by Roger Meiners, University of Texas—Arlington, South-Western Legal Studies in Business' Case Updates provide the perfect information source for your legal studies course.

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State Control of Lobster Fishing Does Not Violate State Constitutional Rights (Environmental Law)

Jury Must Determine if Danger to Child Was Open and Obvious (Real and Personal Property)

When Tortfeasor Hides Relevant Information, Statute of Limitation Tolls (Torts)

Long Dispute over Title to Property Not Subject to Statute of Limitations (Real and Personal Property)

Federal Bankruptcy Law Does Not Bar Fraud Claims in Ponzi Scheme (Securities Law)

Hurricane Katrina Victims May Sue Oil Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Environmental Law)

Legal Granddaughter, Who Is Not Genetic Granddaughter, Is Legally Granddaughter (Wills, Estates, and Trusts)

When Company Manager Engages in Fraud, Piercing the Corporate Veil May Occur (Business Organization)

Sovereign Immunity Blocks Wrongful Death Suit for Improper Medical Procedure by EMT (Torts)

Loss of Consortium Measure Goes Beyond the Life of the Party Who Died (Torts)

Bystanders Must Witness Accident to Have Cause of Action for Emotional Distress (Torts)

Adverse Possession of Easement Must Be Substantial (Real and Personal Property)

Descriptive Mark Must Have Be Distinctive to Be Registered and Valid (Intellectual Property)

Expert Testimony Not Required to Establish Emotional Distress (Torts)

Tort Claim in Will Contest Not Subject to Normal Time for Will Challenges (Wills, Estates, and Trusts)

Train Passing Through Passenger Station Not Open and Obvious Danger to Pedestrians (Torts)

Spouses Share Income Tax Burden According to State and Federal Tax Rules (Bankruptcy)

Gambling Casino May Not Deviate from Gaming Regulations Set by State (Administrative Law)

Implied Contract Exists Once Original Contract Expired and Parties Continued to Deal (Contracts)

Employee May Sue Employer for Fraud and Unjust Enrichment (Employment Law)

Treatment by Phone Enough to Create Specific Jurisdiction in State Where Patient Lived (Court Procedure)

Alcohol Seller May Be Liable for Injuries Caused by Third Party in Criminal Assault (Real and Personal Property)

Insurer Need Not Make Payments When Insured Parties Fail to Cooperate (Insurance)

Arbitrators May Award Punitive Damages and Attorney Fees (Alternate Dispute Resolution)

Disabled Passenger Injured When Attempting to Board Public Bus May Not Sue (Torts)
 

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