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Case Briefs
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Shooting Injuries Are Covered Under Homeowner's Policy
The New Jersey Supreme Court, in an evenly split decision, ruled that a homeowner's insurance policy did not exclude coverage for personal injury caused by a teen's firing of a BB gun. In Cumberland Mutual Fire Insurance Company v. Murphy, the policyholders' son shot BBs at passing cars from a raised wooden platform approximately 25 yards from the road. Not only was visibility poor on that dark and moonless night, but it also was sleeting. One of the BBs pierced the plastic window of a soft-top jeep, blinding the driver. Id. at 344-46, 873 A.2d at 534-36. The teen admitted he was trying to “ding” cars, which he knew was wrong. But, he claimed that he never intended to hurt anyone or thought that he could shoot into a car. He said that he was just “hav[ing] fun with [his] friends.” Id.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?