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NewsDecember 9, 2009

Hertz Sued Over Muslim Prayers

The rental company also faces a similar discrimination lawsuit filed in 2007.

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NewsDecember 9, 2009

Man Able to Recover Damages from Injuries Caused by Substitute Driver

Court rules for plaintiff, even though his rental car contract excluded other drivers.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2009

Does Loss of Use Require Proof of Lost Revenue?

A Florida Supreme Court case regarding damaged underground telephone cables threatens to rewrite some state laws and run roughshod over car rental loss of use claims.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Hertz Sues Wall Street Research Firm for Defamation

The case highlights the conflict between the rights of a Wall Street research firm to publish an opinion and the rights of a corporation to protect itself against faulty and potentially damaging analysis.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Tax Outrage in Rhode Island

If your rental car is damaged and another party is at fault, can you imagine getting taxed on the repair reimbursement?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2009

Enterprise and Advantage Reach Agreement on the Purchase of Advantage Assets Out of Bankruptcy

The transaction is expected to close in April 2009. If the agreement is accepted, Enterprise will have the ability to close or continue to operate any of Advantage’s rental car facilities.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2008

NY Appeals Court Upholds Vicarious Liability Repeal

In a major victory for the vehicle renting and leasing industry, a New York appellate court has upheld the Graves Amendment as constitutional and valid.

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NewsDecember 19, 2007

Florida Court Upholds Graves Amendment – Again

The positive ruling on the Graves Amendment's constitutionality is the second time that Florida's Third District Court of Appeals has upheld the authority of the federal law.

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NewsDecember 5, 2007

Vicarious Liability Reform Advances in Alberta

Legislation that would cap potential vicarious liability awards was recently introduced in the provincial Legislative Assembly.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2006

Queens Decision Challenges Graves Amendment

A Queen's trial judge ruled on September 11 that the Graves Amendment, which effectively bars all states from forcing unlimited vicarious liability on rental and leasing companies, was an unconstitutional invasion of New York common law by the federal government.

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