What Were Some of the Important Legal Cases in the Development

question 14

Essay

What were some of the important legal cases in the development of risk assessments? What was the contribution of each?

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Definitions:

Mediation

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps disputing parties find a mutually satisfactory resolution.

Counterclaim

A legal claim brought against the plaintiff by the defendant, typically in response to the original lawsuit.

Affirmative Defense

A defense in which the defendant introduces evidence, which, if found to be credible, will negate criminal or civil liability, even if it is proven that the defendant committed the alleged acts.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the court.