USLAW NETWORK Short Takes

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USLAW NETWORK Short Takes is a legal alert initiative that delivers timely jurisdiction-specific legal news in short video clips. These quick video alerts offer relevant state-by-state legal alerts and significant federal changes of importance across an array of practice areas in just a few minutes. USLAW NETWORK Short Takes is powered by the expansive NETWORK of attorneys and member firms.

USLAW NETWORK Short Takes include local insight, updates on case law and changes in regulations from jurisdictions across the United States and around the world, providing legal decision-makers with easy-to-consume brief and timely legal alerts. 

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Legal Alert | Broker Liability in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Montgomery decision

Legal Alert | Broker Liability in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Montgomery decision

ABOUT THIS ALERT Chris Cotter of  Roetzel & Andress provides a brief 5-minute overview on the recent SCOTUS decision, Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, No. 24-238 (U.S. May 14, 2026) and broker liability in the wake of this decision. FEATURING Chris Cotter of  Roetzel & Andress VIEW OTHER RECENT USLAW SHORT TAKES LEGAL ALERTS Click here. Continue Reading

Legal Alert | Updates to Dram Shop and Liquor Liability in Florida

Legal Alert | Updates to Dram Shop and Liquor Liability in Florida

Posted March 20, 2024

About this alert This brief legal update from Madeleine Vaughn of Wicker Smith in Tampa provides a snapshot of a recent Florida Supreme Court decision involving dram shop cases. She shares how this might play out statewide, especially in light of Florida's modified comparative fault standard. Featuring Madeleine Vaughn of… Continue Reading

Legal Alert | California Passes New Landmark Carbon Emission Reporting Laws

Legal Alert | California Passes New Landmark Carbon Emission Reporting Laws

Posted November 3, 2023

ABOUT THIS ALERT Tune in to learn from Jonathan Storper of Hanson Bridgett LLP in San Francisco as he shares why public and private companies doing business in California will be required to report on two climate-related issues starting in 2026. FEATURING Jonathan S. Storper of Hanson Bridgett LLP USLAW serves… Continue Reading

Legal Alert | South Carolina Tort Update: Negligent Hiring of Independent Contractors

Legal Alert | South Carolina Tort Update: Negligent Hiring of Independent Contractors

Posted August 10, 2023

ABOUT THIS ALERT The South Carolina Supreme Court recently recognized a cause of action for the negligent hiring of an independent contractor. However, it did not go so far as to make principals vicariously liable for the torts of independent contractors. Tune in to this 2-minute alert to learn more.… Continue Reading

Legal Alert: 4th Circuit Enforces Defendant’s Stipulation in Subsequent Trial

Legal Alert: 4th Circuit Enforces Defendant’s Stipulation in Subsequent Trial

Posted June 20, 2023

ABOUT THIS ALERT Defendants should take caution when entering into trial stipulations, particularly where the stipulation might be used against them in a later trial.  The 4th Circuit’s recent decision in U.S. v. Robertson emphasized the need for defendants to expressly limit stipulations to a single trial or risk having… Continue Reading

Legal Alert – Tort Reform in Alabama: Dram Shop Liability

Legal Alert – Tort Reform in Alabama: Dram Shop Liability

Posted April 17, 2023

ABOUT THIS ALERT Alabama has long had a strict liability scheme for dram shop cases. In the last two weeks, the legislature turned that scheme on its head, making it more difficult to prosecute dram shop cases and easing access to liquor liability insurance. FEATURING Pamela S. Hallford of Carr… Continue Reading

Legal Alert: Important planning steps and timeline for FY24 H-1B Visa Cap registration process

Legal Alert: Important planning steps and timeline for FY24 H-1B Visa Cap registration process

Posted February 10, 2023

ABOUT THIS ALERT: Are you an employer hoping to hire an enterprising young foreign student or bring on a foreign professional from abroad? There are a few important dates of which you should be aware. Listen in as Amy Erlbacher-Anderson shares details, timelines and a few key steps employers can… Continue Reading

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