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Tort Action for Interference with a Right to Vote or to Hold Office

Under the common law, a person commits a tort when he or she intentionally deprives another person of his or her right to vote or his or her right to hold office. A person also commits a tort when he or she...

Claims against the Government

What is Sovereign Immunity?

Under the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity, the government cannot be sued without its permission. Sovereign immunity protects the federal government, state and local...

Invasion of Privacy--Statutory Actions

Invasion of Privacy--Statutory Actions

The law provides everyone with some basic rights to privacy. Privacy is the general right to be left alone and free from unwanted publicity. Unreasonable...

Federal Teacher Protection Act -- Preemption of State Law

The federal Teacher Protection Act (TPA) preempts state laws to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with the provisions of the TPA. However, the TPA does not preempt state laws that provide additional protection from liability to school...

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act - Death Benefits

If a maritime employee's death was caused by a work-related injury, the employee's widow, widower or other eligible survivor may recover death benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The widow, widower or survivor may...