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Editor’s Note: We already know that risks abound in sport and recreational activities. There are, however, many defenses available that can serve as protection from liability. A major defense that is sometimes available for providers is immunity. Immunity comes in many forms, but today’s article focuses on immunity that is available for a particular sport – skateboarding. Similar immunity statutes exist in some states for other activities (e.g., snow mobiling, equine activities, sport shooting, outfitters and guides, skating).
This article originally appeared in the Sept., 2009 issue …
Other Voices, Risk Management »
This timely article is 1 of 5 being re-run in light of the Penn State sex scandal!
By
John Sadler, Sadler & Company, Inc.
Part IV – FBI Checks
This is Part IV of a 4 part series about the types of background checks and their importance when using volunteers. An authority in the field of sport insurance, John discusses four types of background checks: 1) sexual offender registry checks, 2) local law enforcement criminal background checks, 3) 3rd party vendor checks, and 4) FBI checks.
Are FBI Fingerprint Checks The Ultimate Solution …
Other Voices, Risk Management »
This timely article is 1 of 5 being re-run in light of the Penn State sex scandal!
By
John Sadler, Sadler & Company, Inc.
Part III– 3rd Party Vendor Checks
This is Part III of a 4 part series about the types of background checks and their importance when using volunteers. An authority in the field of sport insurance, John discusses four types of background checks: 1) sexual offender registry checks, 2) local law enforcement criminal background checks, 3) 3rd party vendor checks, and 4) FBI checks.
Third Party Vendors
Various third party vendors offer …
Other Voices, Risk Management »
This timely article is 1 of 5 being re-run in light of the Penn State sex scandal!
By
John Sadler, Sadler & Company, Inc.
Part II – Local Law Enforcement
Criminal Background Checks
This is Part II of a 4 part series about the types of background checks and their importance when using volunteers. An authority in the field of sport insurance, John discusses four types of background checks: 1) sexual offender registry checks, 2) local law enforcement criminal background checks, 3) 3rd party vendor checks, and 4) FBI checks.
Local Law Enforcement
Local law …
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This timely article is 1 of 5 being re-run in light of the Penn State sex scandal!
By John Sadler
Part I – Sexual Offender Registry Checks
This is Part I of a 4 part series about the types of background checks and their importance when using volunteers. An authority in the field of sport insurance, John discusses four types of background checks: 1) sexual offender registry checks, 2) local law enforcement criminal background checks, 3) 3rd party vendor checks, and 4) FBI checks.
Every reasonable effort should be made to protect …
