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Commercial clients are exposed to pot liability, even if they don’t produce cannabis

Commercial clients are exposed to pot liability, even if they don’t produce cannabis

Even if your commercial client is not in the cannabis business, that client can face host liability risk related to marijuana use. This means the client could potentially be named as a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit if the plaintiff alleges the client failed to exercise due diligence.

If a private retailer is named as a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit, “the legal question will be whether their actions or inaction fell below the standard of care,” Krajden said.

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Lawyers say LAT has issues one year in

Lawyers say LAT has issues one year in

As the LAT approached the end of its first year conducting the Automobile Accident Benefits Service, lawyers were voicing concerns over how the new resolution system had operated so far.

Among the concerns were the non-existence of costs awarded and the tribunal’s adjournment process, as well as the conduct of case conferences and hearings.

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