Nobody Foresees Helen Palsgraf
05/11/23 • 54 min
In this episode, Billy and his guests tackle a case from the 1920s. Despite happening nearly a century ago, the case contains crucial aspects of foreseeability, negligence, and liability, which is why it is explored in many U.S. law schools today. Listen and learn more about this curious case!
The Case in Question:
Palsgraf v. Long Island R. Co. - 248 N.Y. 339
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-palsgraf-v-long-island-r-co
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In this episode, Billy and his guests tackle a case from the 1920s. Despite happening nearly a century ago, the case contains crucial aspects of foreseeability, negligence, and liability, which is why it is explored in many U.S. law schools today. Listen and learn more about this curious case!
The Case in Question:
Palsgraf v. Long Island R. Co. - 248 N.Y. 339
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-palsgraf-v-long-island-r-co
HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
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In this episode, Billy discusses the Shlensky v Wrigley case, which centers around a shareholder's push to install lights at Wrigley Field for night games. Philip K. Wrigley, the director of the Chicago Cubs, opposed the installation. The case highlights the tension between prioritizing shareholder profits and deferring to the judgment of directors.
The Case in Question:
Shlensky v. Wrigley - 95 Ill. App. 2d 173, 237 N.E.2d 776 (1968)
https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/casebrief/p/casebrief-shlensky-v-wrigley
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In this course, prepare to be astounded as we dive into the intriguing world of undue influence in the probate area. Join us as we unravel the case of the century involving Seward Johnson, the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. Seward's life seemed like a seamless glide through prosperity—until the unexpected twist in his family's tale. Discover the captivating concept of undue influence, where a will or trust can be contested due to claims that the person who created it was unduly influenced by a cunning beneficiary. Picture this: a subsequent spouse, disinherited children, and a fortune hanging in the balance. The drama!
More Reading:
Barbara Piasecka Johnson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Piasecka_Johnson
Agreement Reached in Johnson Will Case
https://apnews.com/article/13318f579a5dc920a6104271eca3d1d2
HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
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