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Articles From Alex Yorko

Determining whether absolute or qualified immunity applies to a prosecutor’s conduct By Alex Yorko Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2017 A review of when a prosecutor is entitled to qualified immunity or absolute immunity from civil damages.
Eliminating statutes of limitations for all sexual-related offenses By Alex Yorko Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2017 Should the statutes of limitations for all sexual assaults be eliminated?
Uncertainties when only principals are sued for the acts of agents By Jeffrey A. Parness & Alex Yorko Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2017 The court in Yarbrough said that generally a claimant need not join an agent when suing a principal. Yet lawyers in civil cases alleging vicarious liability of a principal must proceed with caution regarding nonjoinder of the agent as sometimes there will operate a res judicata defense.

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