Blackstone Career Institute

MAY 3, 2024

Torts, Criminal Law & Procedures The Torts, Criminal Law & Procedures online certificate course is designed for legal professionals to learn more about the issues affecting our society and their legal ramifications. Also, your budget will thank you that this course comes with a price tag under $500.

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JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We have seen criminal charges for videotaping crime scenes in other countries. We also discussed a torts case involving a delay in calling police, but that case involved people who were deemed partially responsible for a death. In torts, there is no duty to rescue rule. Cf: Restatement, Torts, § 322. French, 104 Pa.

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JonathanTurley

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In torts, we often discuss strike suits and slip-and-fall actions designed to force settlements from litigation-wary companies. In Louisiana, police arrested a man, Arthur Bates Jr., 47, who they allege staged such an accident. The problem is that it was caught on videotape by the Tesla driver.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

James King, then a college student, got into an altercation with plainclothes federal officers Todd Allen and Douglas Brownback because he says he thought they were criminals mugging him. King sued them under the Federal Tort Claims Act and under Bivens v. Criminal law We are now in the home stretch.

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JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 10, 2021

There is an interesting criminal case out of the Minnesota that highlights both criminal and tort doctrines on the defense of self and defense of property. Grayson was not charged but Hill is charged with second-degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide. Restatement (Second) of Torts § 218 cmt. Al Rakip J.

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JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Public nuisance was originally addressed in England by criminal laws against such offenses as obstructing “the King’s highways.” Yet the torts system has an elaborate and well-functioning system of product liability. The concept of nuisance is appealing when dealing with unpopular products that cause social harm.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 23, 2024

Rademacher took a closer look at the BGH’s landmark decision from 1992, which deemed the concept of punitive damages intolerable in Germany mainly because its function to punish and deter doesn’t fall in the scope of German private law’s concept of strict compensation; punishment and deterrence are entirely reserved for criminal law.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 30, 2021

She then sued Joseph for breach of contract; and sued Joseph, Jonathan and Derek in tort and unjust enrichment. Joseph did not appeal, but Jonathan and Derek did, arguing, inter alia , that Foster barred Lyu’s non-contractual claims against them because Chinese law prohibited their transaction.

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JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Dghoughi’s family can also sue in torts. There is an allowance in torts for mistaken self-defense. Even if Turner were able to get a hung jury or an acquittal on the criminal charges, this would seem a strong case for a wrongful death lawsuit under torts. He was trying to leave the scene. Raymond , 23 Colo.

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 16, 2021

However, this is now a defamation action which could present significant challenges based on the elements for the tort. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. The only question is whether this is actionable as a matter of torts.

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 30, 2021

It must be done under common law, which is challenging. Under common law, Cosby could sued for malicious prosecution. Pennsylvania cases for malicious prosecution are based on the Restatement (Second) of Torts. So Cosby could sue but would have to do so in a state that does not have a wrongful conviction provision.

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JonathanTurley

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. Congress recognized the threat that tort-based lawsuits pose to freedom of speech in the new and burgeoning Internet medium. The purpose of this statutory immunity is not difficult to discern.

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JonathanTurley

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In my torts class, I teach “Dram Shop” cases where bars and restaurants are subject to civil liability for “overserving” customers. Bartenders often complain that the Dram Shop laws expect them to monitor individual customers in what are often busy and crowded bars.

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 15, 2021

The recent reported discovery by Riggle of a surveillance camera raises some interesting criminal and tort dimensions to a divorce that seems to be snowballing out of control. If true, the conduct would constitute both criminal and tort violations. The camera would certainly allow for a couple of torts.

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Blackstone Career Institute

MARCH 28, 2024

Programs include Criminal Law , Civil Litigation , Interviewing & Investigating , Real Estate Law , Business & Corporate Law , Family Law , Personal Injury & Torts , Immigration Law , Wills, Trusts, & Estates , and Practical Bankruptcy.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

My favourite subjects were Criminal law (Year 1), Criminal Evidence (year 2) and Human rights (year 3). Therefore, personally I thought that these subjects were areas of law that directly affected especially marginalised people. What is more is important is the fact that you are able to overcome them and carry on.

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JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Just as tackles on the field are judged by the use and level of force in possible “ roughing the passer ” fouls, the same is true under the common law.

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JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

That was unfortunately not particularly notable given the common crimes and torts that marks All Hallow’s Eve. Dominic Salazar, 31, had a Halloween to remember (or not) after he was arrested for drunken disorderly conduct, domestic battery, and other charges.

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JonathanTurley

JULY 27, 2021

I teach these cases in my torts class and they raise many of the same issues. Indeed, one of my criticisms of “Castle Doctrine” laws and SYG laws is that the common law already has ample protections for individuals in the use of self-defense.

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JonathanTurley

AUGUST 17, 2021

It did prevent my torts students from reading about a really interesting funeral home lawsuit that will have to wait until tomorrow). One reason that such attacks occur is that there is a sense of impunity. I can see why. We reached out to the FBI and state authorities. After all, t here is little real deterrence of ransomware attacks.

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Blackstone Career Institute

MARCH 14, 2024

Legal Studies Certifications Blackstone Career Institute offers several avenues into legal studies such as: Foundations of Legal Research Using LexisAdvance® Torts, Criminal Law & Procedures These are prime examples of courses designed to meet the growing demand for paralegal professionals.

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SimplyLawJobs

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Exploring law was my most memorable class in my first year as there was often meditation involved and exploration of topics such as finding joy in law. However, I also enjoyed my politics modules as they gave me an opportunity to experience law from creation to implementation. 7:30 am Monday is my busy day.

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JonathanTurley

MARCH 14, 2021

These cases often involve both criminal and tort cases. Vincenzo Zurlo had a second rhinoplasty operation but it still was deformed so he asked for her license and insurance. She allegedly declined and was later arrested. In negligence cases, the defendant is often subject to the standard of the profession to determine culpability.

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JonathanTurley

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There is an allowance in torts for mistaken self-defense. It is likely also outside of the “curtilage” of the home, where the protection of the domicile can extend. However, Druzolowski is saying that Ford had the chain saw and was threatening him. A position partially supported by his son. In the case of Courvoisier v.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

local government, property, family or criminal law etc.). This covers all the basic areas of academic law including, English Legal System, Contract Law, Law of Tort and a choice of another legal topic. Where to Start? If you already have experience, that’s a great place to start.

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JonathanTurley

AUGUST 28, 2023

It is an all-too-familiar pattern that we often discuss in my torts class where people are confused and try to enter the wrong home. He was reportedly trying to enter the wrong home near the campus around 2 am. Donofrio, who lived at a house on the same street.

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JonathanTurley

MAY 13, 2021

He is facing both criminal and potential tort liability for the tiger incident. If Cuevas called “D” after 911 was called, it could be viewed as further action in a criminal enterprise. On the tort side, Cuevas is liable for any injuries caused by a wild animal in his possession.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

Criminal law, family law, corporate law – each comes with unique demands and rewards. A perfect example might be to compare the interpersonal skills required of a litigation paralegal working in family law or personal injury compared with someone who works in commercial or construction litigation.

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JonathanTurley

MARCH 12, 2022

Regents of University of California , which I teach in my torts class. This is different from a situation where the parents knew information that would have prevented a death. Such a case was raised in the famous case of Tarasoff v.

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JonathanTurley

MAY 24, 2022

In teaching torts, we often discuss the vague line between self-defense and retaliation in cases of assault and battery. That issue will now be at the heart of a criminal charge against former Broncos cornerback Brendan Langley who was charged with assault after hitting a United Airlines employee.

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JonathanTurley

MARCH 10, 2021

There is a tragic case out of Omaha that has led to a notable decision over tort liability for psychiatrists. Regents of University of California , which I teach in my torts class. Psychiatrist Jeana Benton determined that he was not a risk at the hospital and he was released. Loyd was later found incompetent to stand trial.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 30, 2024

This holds for tort law (liability), criminal law, and administrative law. This is an important point, as the Draft Treaty leaves it up to the State Parties to determine whether the human rights violations are best dealt with in administrative, criminal, or civil law (Art.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Now, with an ongoing criminal investigation and various civil lawsuits expected to be filed, Baldwin has given a detailed statement to ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, including a surprising claim that he never pointed the gun or pulled the trigger.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 31, 2020

We have been discussing curious Covid-related offenses this year, but a Wisconsin controversy raises a particularly challenging such question. Advocate Aurora Health has admitted that an employee intentionally removed 57 vials of the Moderna vaccine from refrigeration.

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JonathanTurley

JULY 7, 2021

There was a remarkable decision by a Texas federal judge this week when U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez for the Western District of Texas ruled that the Air Force was legally at fault for the 2017 mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas by Devin Patrick Kelley.

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JonathanTurley

MAY 18, 2021

We previously discussed the shooting of Andrew Brown, 42, one of a number of recent police shootings sparking protests. The body camera footage has now been released with a decision not to charge any officer. The finding of a justified shooting is based on facts that are sharply different from those reported at the time in media coverage.

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LexForti

JUNE 22, 2021

A man need not possess the highest expert skill; it is well-established law that it is sufficient if he exercises the ordinary skill of an ordinary competent man exercising that particular art. Co-authors: Raj Dev Singh , Partner. Saksham Ahuja, Associate. – Mc Nair, J [1].

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