torts

Announcing the addition of Finz Advance Tapes to the Pincus CLE line-up

Faith Pincus

February 05, 2010 21:42

I'm excited to announce that I have recently added Finz Advance Tapes to the Pincus CLE line up.  Brought to you by Pincus Legal Education, Inc., I will continue to deliver the excellent, informative and fun audio summaries and analysis of Torts and Civ Pro/Evidence cases in CA that Professor...

Ray Arrested For Manslaughter In Sweat Lodge Deaths

February 04, 2010 17:10

Arizona authorities have charged James Author Ray, the self-help author, with manslaughter, after three people died at an event he was conducting at a sweat lodge in Sedona, Arizona. Mr. Ray surrendered to law enforcement at his attorney's office. Here's...Arizona authorities have charged James...

Law & Magic: A Collection of Essays Now Available

January 11, 2010 19:46

The book Law & Magic: A Collection of Essays made its debut at the AALS meeting in New Orleans. It's available at CAP's website (discount!) and also via amazon.com and bn.com.The book Law & Magic: A Collection of Essays made its debut at the AALS meeting in New Orleans. It's available at CAP's...

November 07, 2009 15:28

Used car dealers now must inspect even "as-is" cars for sale for "patent" safety defects. Wilke v. Woodhouse Ford, S-08-807, 278 Neb. 800 The Nebraska Supreme Court holds "patent" defects the responsibility of the dealer, such as steering and brakes, but in this case the defect was the loose...

Federal Inter-agency Task Force Releases Preliminary Test Results On Chinese Drywall

Sean Wajert

November 04, 2009 10:15

The federal inter-agency task force investigating alleged problems with Chinese-made drywall released initial results of three studies last week, which may impact the MDL litigation. The CPSC, the EPA, HUD, the CDC, and the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry are members of the task...