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Justia Legal Resources: Workers’ Compensation Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Even if a business labels a worker as an independent contractor, they still are considered an employee if they meet the definition of this term under state law. The employer must have workers’ compensation insurance, although almost all states require most employers to sign up for this coverage.

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Justia Legal Resources: Products Liability Law Center

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Negligence involves showing that the manufacturer or other defendant failed to use appropriate care. A plaintiff may raise both theories if state law and the facts of the case permit. Sometimes punitive damages also may be available if the defendant engaged in egregious misconduct. Why Might the FDA Recall a Drug?

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Justia Legal Resources: Consumer Protection Law Center

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A web of federal and state laws shields consumers from fraud, abuse, and other forms of harm. State laws governing debt collection sometimes extend more broadly. Justia provides a 50-state survey on fair debt collection laws and some related statutes. Will I Lose My Utilities if I Cannot Pay the Bill?

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Lessons Learned from 2024 and the Year Ahead in AI Litigation

Debevoise Data Blog

A look back at 2024 shows that plaintiffs are learning from the initial wave of cases filed against AI developers, and that plaintiffs are now adapting their claimsas well as the defendants they are suingto meet the shifting legal terrain. 1] Proving Defendants Use of Training Data Inputs.

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Recapping Three Social Media Addiction Opinions from Fall (Catch-Up Post)

Eric Goldman

Combined with prior rulings, in the October 24, 2024 ruling, the court summarizes where the various claims stand: It’s even more complicated, because several of the plaintiffs’ claims are based on state laws. With Section 230 out of the picture, the opinion must march through a multi-state analysis for various claims.

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Justia Legal Resources: 50-State Surveys

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

While federal law governs people and businesses across the U.S., each state has developed its own set of laws in many areas. These range from employment and family law to personal injury and criminal law. State laws may resemble one another in some situations, but they may vary greatly in others.

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

This allows a large number of consumers who have suffered the same type of harm caused by the same defendant to pursue their claims as a group. Class actions must meet certain requirements under federal or state procedural rules. However, many federal and state laws allow Americans to stand up for themselves as well.

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