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Marshall Dennehey

The Political Subdivision and Torts Claim Act’s Sexual Abuse Exception: Application to Post-Assault in School Harassment

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Key Points: The Political Subdivision and Torts Claim Act still provides immunity to school districts in cases where a student adjudicated of sexual assault continues harassment of a student in the school setting because no...more

K&L Gates LLP

Kneale v Footscray Football Club Ltd – Cautions for Both Sides of Institutional Abuse Claims

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The question of vicarious liability in the context of nonemployment relationships has been a key issue confronting courts dealing with institutional sexual abuse claims. Indeed, the High Court of Australia will soon deliver...more

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