| Parental Immunity |
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| Traditionally, the legal doctrine of "parental immunity" prohibited a minor, unemancipated child from suing his or her parent for personal injuries under any circumstances. The purpose of the parental immunity doctrine was to preserve family harmony, family assets, and parental authority over the care, discipline, and control of children.More... |
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| Fraud Requires Deceitfulness and Reasonable Reliance |
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| Liability for fraud exists when six elements are proven: (1) knowingly, recklessly, or without reasonable grounds, (2) making a material misrepresentation (3) to deceive another (4) who reasonably relies on the misrepresentation (5) causing that person (6) actual damages. This article discusses the third element, deceitfulness, and the fourth element, reasonable reliance.More... |
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| Attorney Malpractice Liability to Client |
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| A client may hire an attorney to prosecute an action against another party, defend an action against the client, appeal an action involving the client, or prepare transactional documents for the client. In each of these tasks, the attorney might not perform as he is required. In such a case, the client who suffers damages may bring a legal malpractice action against the attorney. An attorney commits legal malpractice by failing to use the skill, prudence, and diligence that attorneys of ordinary skill and capacity would use in performing their legal tasks. The client's action may be based on breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, or negligence.More... |
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| Scope of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act |
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| The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act applies to any employer who employs workers for maritime work or in a maritime occupation, either full-time or part-time, on the navigable waters of the United States or in adjoining waterfront areas.More... |
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| Invasion of Privacy--Statutory Actions |
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| The law provides everyone with some basic rights to privacy. Privacy is the general right to be left alone and free from unwanted publicity. Unreasonable invasion of one's privacy can cause harm.More... |
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