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A Good Approach to Electronic Waivers in New York State

February 21, 2017

By Doyice Cotten

This electronic waiver case was discussed briefly a couple of weeks ago. Here it is examined in more detail.

A frequent question is “Are electronic waivers as good as paper waivers?” or “Are electronic waivers enforceable?” The answer seems to be “yes” for both questions.

LOST WAIVERS: What Happens If You Can’t Produce a Signed Waiver?

October 12, 2015

LOST WAIVERS: What Happens If You Can’t Produce a Signed Waiver?

By Doyice Cotten

A recreation or sport provider is only half way home when they require that a client sign a liability waiver.

Colorado Court Enforces an On-line Waiver

March 18, 2014

By Doyice Cotten

Berenson (Berenson v. USA Hockey, Inc., 2013), an amateur hockey player, played in an amateur hockey league for several years. She was required by the league to complete the standard player registration on the USA Hockey website annually.

California Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Online “Virtual Race Organizer” Strava

December 10, 2013

By Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton

On June 2013, a San Francisco trial court ordered a wrongful death lawsuit commenced against the Strava website operators dismissed. The court agreed with Strava that “cycling is inherently risky,” and that the deceased cyclist assumed the risk when he chose to race on a public course.

A Tale of 3 Waivers

July 30, 2012

By Doyice Cotten

On a recent trip to North Carolina, I picked up a copy of their waiver from three whitewater rafting companies – Nantahala Outdoor Center, Inc. (NOC), Carolina Outfitters, Inc.,

Electronic Waivers – More Cases

September 13, 2011

By Doyice Cotten and Mary Cotten

We have previously addressed the question “Do online electronic waivers work?” (see Online Waiver Agreements: Not Worth the Paper They’re (Not) Written On?, Online Waivers/Electronic Signatures in NY,

Equine Law and Horse Sense

February 25, 2020

I want to take this opportunity to make horse owners and all involved in equine-related businesses aware of a terrific new book available from Julie Fershtman, a leading authority in equine law.

The book examines many legal issues related to equine law. Read More

Do Industry Standards Increase our Liability? (Revisited)

June 6, 2017

We are revisiting five of Reb Gregg’s previous posts on Sportwaiver.com. Nothing has changed since the article was originally posted. It provides important information for the service provider.

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Readers will find that this is one of the best pieces to be found relating to industry standards and liability. Read More

Duty and Liability (Revisited)

May 30, 2017

We are revisiting five of Reb Gregg’s previous posts on Sportwaiver.com. Nothing has changed since the article was originally posted. It provides important information for the service provider.

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by Charles R. Gregg

Readers will find that this to be an informative legal liability article.

HOW TO PUT TEETH IN YOUR VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT

January 31, 2017

By William W. Ballinger
Attorney at Law

What does your current vacation rental agreement look like? Is it a lease agreement, or one that has been pasted together from various online sources? If so, you are putting yourself and your property at risk.