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Vermont follows a "one-bite" common-law rule with negligence-per-se exceptions for leash-law violations.

Vermont enforces reasonable non-competes — and Vermont Electric Supply v. Andrus frames the modern reasonableness analysis.

Vermont is a fault state with 51% modified comparative — and minimum auto liability of $25K/$50K leaves many crashes underinsured.

The Vermont Consumer Protection Act (9 V.S.A. § 2451) allows actual damages, exemplary damages up to 3x, and attorney fees.

Vermont’s sentencing under 13 V.S.A. and mandatory minimums for certain offenses make plea positioning critical.

Vermont recognizes strict products liability — and the Vermont Supreme Court continues to shape design-defect jurisprudence.

The Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. § 495) covers more than Title VII — including sexual orientation, gender identity, and additional protected classes.

Vermont is an equitable-distribution state — and was the first U.S. state to recognize civil unions and (later) marriage equality, shaping LGBTQ+ family law.

Vermont cases are heard in the Boston Immigration Court (MA, serves VT) — and proximity to the Canadian border drives unique entry and admissibility issues.

The Vermont Lemon Law (9 V.S.A. § 4170) covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

Vermont med-mal under 12 V.S.A. § 1908 requires expert testimony in most cases — and the 3-year SOL plus discovery rule shape timing.

A 3-year SOL under 12 V.S.A. § 512 and 51% modified comparative fault frame every Vermont PI case.

Vermont premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and the state’s winters make weather-related cases especially common.

Vermont SSA hearing office in Burlington processes moderate volumes — Second Circuit precedent shapes review.

Vermont workers’ comp under 21 V.S.A. § 601 runs through the Department of Labor — and benefits are 66 2/3% of average weekly wage up to a state cap.