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What is respondeat superior?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that makes an employer vicariously liable for an employee’s negligence when it occurs within the scope of employment. It commonly applies in workplace and vehicle-accident cases where the employee was performing job-related duties at the time of the harm. This article explains the doctrine’s elements, how courts define “scope […]
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What is vicarious liability?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Vicarious liability makes an employer or principal legally responsible for an employee’s or agent’s wrongdoing committed in the course of work, even if the employer did not personally act. It commonly arises in negligence and tort claims after workplace incidents involving drivers, contractors, or staff. This article defines vicarious liability, explains the legal tests and […]
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What is a retainer?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A retainer is an upfront fee paid to a lawyer to secure their services, often deposited into a client trust account and billed against as work is performed. Depending on the agreement, it may be refundable (unused funds returned) or nonrefundable as an availability or engagement fee. This article explains common retainer types, how retainers […]
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What is loss of consortium?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Loss of consortium is a legal claim seeking compensation for the loss of a spouse’s or close family member’s companionship, care, affection, and intimacy after an injury caused by someone else. It’s typically filed alongside the injured person’s personal injury lawsuit and may cover both emotional and practical impacts on the relationship. This article explains […]
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What is assumption of risk?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Assumption of risk is a legal defense that can reduce or bar an injured person’s recovery if they knowingly and voluntarily accepted a specific danger. It often arises in sports, recreational activities, signed waivers, and situations involving obvious hazards, and rules vary by state and by whether the risk was express or implied. This article […]
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Civil Litigation Personal Injury Law
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What is contributory negligence?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Contributory negligence is a legal rule that can bar you from recovering any damages if you’re found even 1% at fault for an accident. Only a handful of jurisdictions still follow this strict doctrine, making fault allocation crucial in injury claims. This article explains how contributory negligence works, where it applies, common exceptions, and how […]
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Civil Litigation Personal Injury
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What is intentional infliction of emotional distress?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) is a civil claim requiring 4 elements: extreme and outrageous conduct, intent or reckless disregard, causation, and severe emotional distress. If proven, a victim may recover damages for mental anguish and related harms, sometimes without physical injury. This article explains IIED basics, common examples, damages, and defenses. Intentional infliction […]
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Privacy Law

What is invasion of privacy?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Invasion of privacy is a legal violation that generally falls into 4 categories: intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light, and appropriation of name/likeness. It occurs when someone unlawfully intrudes on your seclusion, publicizes private information, or exploits your identity without consent. This article explains each type, common examples, and legal options for victims. […]
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Civil Litigation Defamation Law
Media & Entertainment Law

What is slander?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Slander is spoken defamation—false verbal statements that harm someone’s reputation. Unlike libel, which is written, slander is communicated orally in conversations, speeches, or broadcasts and must generally be proven false and damaging. This article explains the elements of slander, common examples, and legal options. Slander is a form of spoken defamation that occurs when someone […]
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What is libel?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Libel is written defamation: a false statement published in a fixed medium (like print or online) that harms someone’s reputation. To prove it, a claimant generally must show publication, falsity, identification, and reputational damage (plus fault). This article explains libel’s key elements, examples, and common defenses. Understanding Libel: Written Defamation Explained Libel is a form […]
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