The American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted, Conn., hosted a Tort Law Education Day on October 5. Professor Philip G. Peters Jr. was on the program, speaking about medical malpractice. This first annual event was intended to serve as a model for future programs around the country to foster public education about the law of torts. The American Museum…
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Professor Peters Added as an Adviser on ALI’s New Project
Professor Emeritus Philip G. Peters, Jr. has been added as an adviser on The American Law Institute’s (ALI) new project “Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Concluding Provisions.” Advisers are recommended to ALI’s Council by the reporter(s), director, and deputy director. This diverse group of subject matter experts makes a commitment to review the drafts and provide input to reporters.…
Dean Lidsky Named Reporter of New Restatement of Torts
Dean Lyrissa Lidsky was recently named a Reporter of the new American Law Institute (ALI) Restatement of Torts: Defamation and Privacy. The project will focus on torts dealing with personal and business reputation and dignity, including defamation, business disparagement, and rights of privacy. Among other issues, the updates will cover the substantial body of new issues relating to the internet.…