Publications

July 3, 2008 9:06 AM

When an automobile collision causes multiple losses, determining the extent of liability coverage for each party can be problematic. Most liability policies limit coverage to a specified amount, depending on the number of "occurrences" in a particular case. It is often difficult to determine whether there has been one or multiple occurrences.



July 3, 2008 9:03 AM

When multiple losses attributable to the same covered cause occur, a problem exists in determining the scope of a liability policy's coverage. In such a situation, it is sometimes difficult to determine whether there has been one occurrence or multiple occurrences. The difference can mean a full recovery for your client or a split of policy limits between multiple parties.



July 3, 2008 8:53 AM

One of the most dangerous vehicles on the road in terms of rollover is a vehicle marketed for use by ball teams, scout troops, churches and day care centers. It is the 15-passenger van. The article looks at the history of this product, safety hazards that have been identified, and will examine alternative designs that could and should be considered by the manufacturers.



July 3, 2008 8:51 AM

In State v. Frankel, a police officer made a warrantless search of the defendant's residence after responding to an open-line 9-1-1 call. The Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed whether, under the "totality of the circumstances," such a warrantless search violated the defendant's rights under the Fourth Amendment.



July 3, 2008 8:48 AM

Examines the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Hope v. Pelzer and explains the circumstances under which a government official is entitled to qualified immunity.