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Lawsuit Targets Universities for Allegedly Favoring Wealthy in Admissions

Insurance Journal

Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools. Georgetown’s then-president, for example, listed a prospective student on his “president’s list” …

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Harvard Suit Blaming Marsh for Its $15M Insurance Denial Filed Too Late, Judge Rules

Insurance Journal

After losing two bids to recover $15 million from its insurer for costs related to its failed legal defense of its admissions policy, Harvard University has now failed in a bid to hold its insurance broker Marsh responsible. A federal …

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness Case Study

Expert Witness Blog

American Coastal Insurance Company , No. The case illustrates how expert analysis, even when based on virtual inspection, can meet legal standards of admissibility under federal law. The case illustrates how expert analysis, even when based on virtual inspection, can meet legal standards of admissibility under federal law.

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New Pathways to Lawyer Licensure: Part II

WA Bar News

Are we “dumbing down” lawyer admissions in Washington so everyone gets in? A Proposal for the Future of WA State Bar Admissions Updated Following Public Comment February 28, 2024 (footnotes omitted), available at [link]. In Indiana, Admission and Discipline Rule 2.1 Who is building the new pathways? Why was it recommended?

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Did I say too much during a DUI traffic stop?

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

In fact, people can refuse to answer questions about their prior activities so long as they comply with requests to identify themselves and provide documentation related to licensing, registration and insurance coverage. Typically, the less that people say to police officers during a DUI traffic stop, the better.

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Case Summary Involving an Electrical Expert Witness

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Meemic Insurance Co. 2010), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan addressed the admissibility of testimony from an electrical engineering expert witness in a subrogation claim following a house fire. Hewlett-Packard Co. , 2d 752 (E.D.

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Tree/Arborist Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

Nautilus Insurance Co. , 16, 2024), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit involving a tree-cutting incident. RTI) and insured by Nautilus Insurance Company, negligently conducted tree-cutting activities near the roadway.