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The judge in Hart’s case has yet to rule on the common law immunity argument.
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
So, as society’s understanding and treatment of animals have changed, common law also should change to absorb those new norms.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
And though the common law prohibited torture, James could use the rack, dungeon, and Skevington’s irons to get his way.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
However, it has been heavily criticized since its inception, particularly for its departure from traditional elements of common law fraud, such as requiring an intent to defraud.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
So, as society’s understanding and treatment of animals have changed, common law also should change to absorb those new norms.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
And though the common law prohibited torture, James could use the rack, dungeon, and Skevington’s irons to get his way.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
However, it has been heavily criticized since its inception, particularly for its departure from traditional elements of common law fraud, such as requiring an intent to defraud.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Common law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20law. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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