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Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Liability to Independent Contractors in Premises Cases
In JMI Contractors LLC v. Jose Medellin, the Texas Supreme Court significantly narrowed the scope of liability owed to independent contractors in workplace injury cases. The Court held that: 1. claims arising from workplace injuries will be strictly categorized as either negligent activity or premises liability (not both), and- 2. independent contractors cannot recover on…
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Construction Zone Accidents in New Jersey: Special Liability Rules for Highway Work Areas
When a crash happens in a New Jersey highway construction zone, the rules around liability do not work the same way they do in a typical accident. Construction zones come with their own legal framework, one that can significantly affect who is responsible and what compensation you may be able to recover. If you or…
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The Hidden Dead: The True Toll in Venezuela Is Buried Under Rubble
Five days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened entire residential neighborhoods, experts fear the official death toll of 1,719 could be a serious undercount.
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The Hidden Dead: The True Toll in Venezuela Is Buried Under Rubble
Five days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened entire residential neighborhoods, experts fear the official death toll of 1,719 could be a serious undercount.
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U.S. and Iran to Meet with Mediators in Qatar
American and Iranian officials are in the Gulf state, a key intermediary between the two countries, days after new round of attacks threatened efforts to sign a lasting peace deal.
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U.S. and Iran to Meet with Mediators in Qatar
American and Iranian officials are in the Gulf state, a key intermediary between the two countries, days after new round of attacks threatened efforts to sign a lasting peace deal.
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The Prom Went On in Kyiv, but Masha’s Date Danced Alone
Masha Polska, 15, was an avid dancer who had been dreaming of a star turn in the group waltz. That was not to be.
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The Prom Went On in Kyiv, but Masha’s Date Danced Alone
Masha Polska, 15, was an avid dancer who had been dreaming of a star turn in the group waltz. That was not to be.
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After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
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Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply crews working through the rubble.
