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TOP 10 PITFALLS OF BUYING INSURANCE ON THE INTERNET (Part II)

May 24, 2011

This is the second in a 2-part series by Daniel Hale. The title says it all!

By Daniel Hale

5. Online Insurance Carriers Have No Duty To Advise The Policyholders of Coverage Adequacy

Most policyholders rely on their insurance agents to provide much needed expertise on technical insurance issues. 

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AED and Risk Management Pays Off at the University of Michigan

May 23, 2011

By Doyice Cotten

If your school or business is debating whether or not to purchase an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), read the following story that appeared on University of Michigan director of athletics Dave Brandon’s blog,

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TOP 10 PITFALLS OF BUYING INSURANCE ON THE INTERNET (Part I)

May 17, 2011

This 2-part series is authored by Daniel Hale,  a real expert in the field of insurance. Hale is located in Michigan so some of the considerations relate specifically to Michigan law. It is important that the reader find out if the reader’s state law is different.

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More on Parental Waivers in Florida

May 10, 2011

By  Doyice  and Mary Cotten

On February 7 of this year we posted an article “Updating Parental Waiver Law — Part I”

updating laws regarding parental waivers in Florida and a number of other states.

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Settling Disputes without Going to Court – Mediation & Arbitration

May 3, 2011

By Doyice J. Cotten

An agreement to mediate and/or arbitrate any grievance against a provider can be included in the membership agreement or the liability waiver. The following language is one example of language that can be used in the agreement.

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Do Industry Standards Increase Our Liability?

April 26, 2011

Readers will find that this is one of the best pieces to be found relating to industry standards and liability. Our thanks go to author “Reb” Gregg and to Steve Smith who originally published the article in Touchstones – Read More

WAIVERS/RELEASES IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES

April 19, 2011

We are fortunate to have a new article by the lady who is perhaps the foremost expert in equine law – Julie Fershtman. While the article relates specifically to equine waivers, waiver law is the same regardless of the sport or activity.

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Expert Witness: Volleyball Pole Creates Hazard During Warm-up Activity

April 12, 2011

By Tom Bowler

This case account was prepared by Tom Bowler, an experienced expert witness in the area of physical education.

Fact Pattern: Within a mandatory physical education class for middle school students,

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Wisconsin Court Holds Recreational Immunity Statute Protects Club That Maintains Recreational Trails

April 5, 2011

By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton of KMK

On March 1, 2011, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision granting summary judgment to a snowmobile club and county government that jointly maintained a northern Wisconsin snowmobile trail system.

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California Good Samaritan Statute Revised (For the Better)

March 29, 2011

By Doyice Cotten

All states have Good Samaritan statutes. Some statutes are better than others… that is, offer more liability protection for the rescuer than others. California has made a needed move to clarify and strengthen its Good Samaritan law.

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