Tort law is the branch of law that deals with civil wrongs, including negligence, that come from sources other than breaches of contracts. Both businesses and individuals may be legally and ...

To be liable for something, under the law, means to be responsible in some way for an outcome that results in a violation of the law (criminal liability) or in an injury to others (civil liability).

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Intentional acts and negligent acts that cause injury, along with what is called “strict liability,” all belong to a category of law called “tort” law. Put simply, torts are wrongful acts that cause ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

When it comes to liability insurance, the distinction between intentional acts and negligence can have major implications for coverage—especially in cases involving violent conduct. A recent decision ...