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Assumption of Risk Does Not Apply To Road Cyclist
When someone voluntarily engages in sporting events or athletic activities, the primary assumption of risk doctrine will bar a personal injury lawsuit to recover for injuries sustained from conduct or conditions which are inherent in that activity. A...
Sex With The Priest - No Breach of Fiduciary Duty
If a priest has sexual relations with a congregant, can the congregant assert some claim of breach of fiduciary duty against the priest? Last year the Court of Appeals in Marmelstein v Kehillat New Hempstead: The Rav Aron Jofen Community......
Third Department Limits Assumption of Risk Doctrine
The primary assumption of risk doctrine provides that those who engage in sporting or recreational activities consent to the commonly appreciated risks which are inherent in and arise out of the nature of that sport or activity. It thus acts......
Estate Not Entitled to Son's Frozen Sperm
Let's say you want to freeze some of your sperm for future use. What happens to these sperm after you die? Does your estate have a right to that sperm? The First Department was faced with this interesting question yesterday......
Defendant Need Not Be Present For Pronouncement Of Mandatory Surcharge And Crime Victim Assistance Fee
A criminal defendant has a right to be personally present at the time his "sentence" is pronounced (Criminal Procedure Law 380.40). But what exactly comprises a defendant's "sentence?"The Court of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
Even Non-Sex Offenders Can Be Required To Register As "Sex Offenders"
New York's Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) (Corrections Law ยง 168-a et seq.) defines a "sex offender" as any person who is convicted of certain enumerated offenses. These offenses of course... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...


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