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September 9, 2013

Top 10 for the Past Week

1.Understanding Comparative Fault, Contributory Negligence and Joint & Several Liability
Sep 5, 2013 -- Effective subrogation requires a thorough understanding of some of the more confusing legal terms we must all work with. Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. has compiled a list of the various laws in every state dealing with whether the state is ...
2.State by State Look at Driving Rules for Older Drivers
Sep 19, 2012 -- A 50-state look at the varying rules across the nation governing drivers' licenses for older adults. ALABAMA: Licenses are renewed every four years for all drivers, with no additional requirements for older drivers. A legislative committee ...
3.Americans Driving Less as Car Culture Wanes
Sep 3, 2013 -- Driving in America has stalled, leading researchers to ask: Is the national love affair with the automobile over? After rising for decades, total vehicle use in the U.S. - the collective miles people drive - peaked in August 2007. It then dropped ...
4.Ford Recalls 370,000 Cars
Sep 4, 2013 -- Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The cars include 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln ...
5.American Family Insurance Acquires Direct Property Insurer, Homesite Group, Inc.
Sep 5, 2013 -- Madison, Wis.-based American Family Insurance announced an agreement to acquire direct homeowners insurer, Homesite Group, Inc. The acquisition of Homesite, based in Boston and a leading direct writer of homeowners, renters and condominium ...
6.Hackers Find Weaknesses in Car Computer Systems
Sep 5, 2013 -- As cars become more like PCs on wheels, what's to stop a hacker from taking over yours? In recent demonstrations, hackers have shown they can slam a car's brakes at freeway speeds, jerk the steering wheel and even shut down the engine - all from ...
7.New Jersey Appeals Court Rules That Text Sender Can Be Held Liable
Sep 4, 2013 -- A New Jersey appeals court has found a person who knowingly sends a text to a driver can share liability if the driver causes an accident. Tuesday's ruling comes in the case of a couple who lost both their legs when their motorcycle was hit by a ...
8.Nebraska Man Sues Wal-Mart Over Plastic Bag's Failure
Aug 30, 2013 -- An eastern Nebraska man has sued Wal-Mart, saying the failure of an overfilled plastic shopping bag led to the death of his wife. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the Sarpy County lawsuit filed by William Freis, of Plattsmouth, has been moved ...
9.The Economic Downturn and its Effect on Claims Against Attorneys
Sep 3, 2013 -- A declining economy impacts more than just individual and corporate financial interests; in fact, professionals in every field have to adjust to working in an entirely new economic landscape that affects every aspect of their business. ...
10.Reservation Of Rights Letters
Jul 28, 2008 -- Based on the PLRB seminar presentation on Reservation of Rights Letters by Veronica M. Bates, Hermes Sargent Bates, LLP and Renee C. Callantine, Chapman Popik & White LLP. Different rules of law may apply in different jurisdictions. This outline ...

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