California Court Rules on Waiver/Arbitration Clause Ambiguity Controversy
Florida Supreme Court Rules on the Need to Include “Negligence” Language in Liability Waivers
For some time, the appellate courts in Florida have disagreed as to whether a waiver must include the term “negligence,” “negligent acts,” or similar language in order to be enforceable. In Sanislo v.
Safety on Children’s Playgrounds – In America and in Thailand
By Doyice Cotten
Children’s playgrounds are always a good source of controversy. Some peop;e seem to want to eliminate every tiny bit of possible danger or risk. These proponents seemingly want to sanitize the playground. If a piece of equipment contains any perceived risk,
Reminder: Link to Article on Playground Safety
For those who missed the last post regarding playground safety, I am repeating the link to Playground Guru. Many will find it interesting and thought provoking.
http://playgroundguru.org/2015/02/10/the-road-to-hell-is-paved-with-good-intentions/
Not Much Risk Management in Mandalay (Burma)
By Doyice Cotten
While readers saw in last week’s post that risk management in Thailand is alive and well, this is not the case in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city.
As in many countries, city sidewalks present somewhat of an adventure.
Approaches to Risk Management in Thailand
By Doyice Cotten
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As regular readers know by now, risks faced by locals and tourists in foreign countries abound. Hazards that you would never (or at least seldom) see in the US are both common and dangerous.
Michigan Waiver Case Examines Ordinary vs. Gross Negligence When the Steering Wheel Comes Off a Racecar
Waiver and Indemnity Agreement Upheld for Ordinary Negligence in Massachusetts Triathlon Case
N.C. Law Regarding Enforcement of Waivers of Liability
Will Waivers Work in NY? More New York Cases Involving G.O.L. 5-326
By Doyice Cotten
In last week’s post, A Look at the Instructional Element of New York’s G.O.L. 5-326 Statute Prohibiting Certain Waivers of Liability , we examined three cases involving New York’s G.O.L. 5-326.
