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• SNEWS® Law Review Summary: Summer 2006 Commercial Fatalities
• SNEWS® Law Review 2006 Summary: States Where Releases Are Void or Restricted
• California court decision demonstrates releases don't work when laws are broken
• It Takes More Than a Ticket Purchase to Enforce a Contract and Release
• Killington Held Potentially Liable to the Ski Bums
• Connecticut Supreme Court takes yet another bite out of releases with latest decision
• Case Brief: California Appellate Court rules in favor of releases when signed by a parent
• New Jersey Supreme Court tosses yet another wrinkle into equine liability
• Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision endangers strength of releases in recent decision
• Case Brief: 1985 Idaho Supreme Court finds releases cannot be used to prevent a lawsuit
•  New Jersey Court decision highlights need to mention heirs when writing a release
• Release protects Michigan business following a rental bike accident

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• In the News: Summer camp sues Pennsylvania, Idaho bills man for rescue, class action lawsuit alleges sunscreen claims bogus, New Jersey Attorney General sues 20 health clubs, and much more
• Michigan court rules a signed release is good, even if the person chose not to read it
• Case Brief: New Jersey’s playgrounds exposed to lawsuits by clumsy grown-ups
• 2005-06 Skier/Snowboarder Deaths
• Wilderness medicine and SAR now on TASA's expert witness radar
• New River Outfitter and Guide Laws for Oregon
• New Hampshire and Connecticut are amending their respective state Skier Safety Acts
• In the News: Woman suing Laurel Highlands River Tours, Connecticut woman billed for rescue, Two deaths during LA marathon, Crunch Fitness and trainer being sued for recommending supplements and resulting death, and much, much more….
• Case Brief: 1986 lawsuit against Winter Park raised question – where does the ski area officially begin and end?
• Table of Laws Affecting Independent Sales Representatives
• In the News: Skiing-related deaths continue to mount, Outward Bound named best place to work in New Zealand, lawsuit against Vail resort tossed out, Idaho sheriffs department bills for rescue, agreement with TVA on Upper Ocoee River water releases reached, and much more…
• Connecticut Supreme Court overrules prior law in deciding releases no longer valid
• Trial Law Review Subscription Offer -- One Month Free With Purchase
• New Rhode Island law requires AEDs for all health clubs
• Editorial: Accreditation, certification and promises about the law
• In the News: Skier and snowboard resort deaths continue to mount, father of climber lost on Everest brings criminal charges against guides, wife of Solitude ski resort owner sentenced, Boulder County won't charge SAR fees, rope handling error results in death, and much more…
• Case Brief: Ropes course injury award upheld by Minnesota Court of Appeals
• In the News: Article finds helmets might not be as effective as once thought, an avalanche at a ski resort in Indiana, 3 American climbers killed by rock slide, climber left hanging, snowmobile fatality, and much more…
• Travel Agents Freed from Telepathy Requirement
• In the News: Cabela's sued by Gander Mountain, Oregon PFD law, snowmobilers killed, Sierra Club lawsuit, and much more…

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In this issue: >> Legal Issues in Wilderness First Aid
>> In The News: National Park Service recovers damages from landowner, Adventure Collection, ATV law, lifeguard labor rules, and much more...
>>  In The News: Vail suing skier suing them, Skiers agree to pay search costs, 24 Hour Fitness, Connecticut Supreme Court, Roadless rules and much more... 
>> Case Brief: New York Court Finds for Club Med in 2002 Patron Bike Fall  
>> Case Brief: In 1996 Colorado Rafting Case Court Upholds Release, not Indemnity
>> Case Brief: Release Protects Gonzaga University from Lawsuit Following Student Death
>> Case Brief: New York Court Invalidates Release Lacking Clear Language
>> Case Brief: Injured Patron Claims against Health Club and Machine Manufacturer Dismissed
>> Case Brief: Claims against Campground for Tubing Accident Dismissed
>> Case Brief: Public Policy Voids Release in Virginia Triathlon Lawsuit
>> Case Brief: City of New Orleans and Dog Owner not Responsible for Injured Cyclist
>> Case Brief: Climber’s Suit Against Belayer Denied

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(Jul 31, 2005) -- Your issue No. 4 of the new Law Review Quarterly is here!

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In this issue: >> Surprising Arizona Supreme Court Decision Further Endangers Release Language >>  Yes Virginia, an Email Can Become a Contract >> Patent Corner: A guide to select patents issued in the outdoor industry through July 2005  >> Pending Florida Case Leaves Questions about Release Validity  >> Case Brief: Rescue Doctrine Could Find Balloonist Liable for Injuries to Rescuers >> Case Brief: Homemade Equipment Opens Up Challenge Course For Lawsuit >> Case Brief: 1994 New Jersey Case Illustrates Release Protections in Ski Injury >> Case Brief: Florida Court Establishes Arbitration Precedent in Travel Company Case >> Case Brief: Despite Legal Errors, Appellate Court Sides with Defense in Snowboard Case >> Case Brief: Nebraska YMCA Swim Death Lawsuit Illustrates Importance of Evidence >> Case Brief: Court Upholds Health Club Release Defense

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(Apr 22, 2005) -- Your issue No. 3 of the new Law Review Quarterly is here!

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In this issue: >> Ropes Course Injury Ruling #2: Hospital not liable for plaintiff in treatment program >>  Ropes Course Injury Ruling #1: Attendance required, not participation >> Case Brief: Camp not liable for trespasser injuries  >> In pending camper injury case, camp may be liable for not adhering to ACA standards  >> Case Brief: Illinois YMCA club not required to provide AED >> Rhode Island enacts mandatory AED law for health clubs >>  Second criminal case for ski resort collision resulting in death >> Case Brief: Pennsylvania tennis club not required to provide AED >> Case Brief: Release invalid if medical care not provided >> Case Brief: NY appellate court finds in favor of whitewater rafting company >> Canning the spam

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(Jan 22, 2005) -- Welcome to the issue two of the new Law Review Quarterly! The Law Review for the outdoor and fitness industries features expansive and detailed coverage of legal issues that could affect your business, school program, club, etc. Your username and password gives you full access to the Law Review online, including searching for back issues in our archives and accessing other key resource areas of the site including Ask a Lawyer, Special Reports, Legal Dictionary, Patent Corner, Case Briefs, and more.

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In this issue: >>  Wisconsin Supreme Court decision threatens businesses relying on releases  >> Montana bills will have negligible impact on liability problems  >> Patent Corner: A guide to Dec. 2004 patents issued in the outdoor and fitness industry >> Jurisdiction Can Affect the Outcome of a Case >> Case Brief: Cardenas v. 24 Hour Fitness 2003 >> Case Brief: Harmon v. United States of America 1975 >> Case Brief: Estate of Edwin Peters v. United States Cycling Federation 1991 >> Case Brief: Bhardwaj v. 24 Hour Fitness 2002 >> Case Brief: Massengill v. S.M.A.R.T. Sports Medicine Clinic >> Inherent Risks of Recreational Activities II >> Skier who falls into half pipe sues Jackson Hole Resort for injuries >> Agency and Apparent Authority >> Protecting Your Assets, More Than Tangible Items

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(Nov 11, 2004) -- Welcome to the first issue of the new Law Review Quarterly! The Law Review for the outdoor and fitness industries replaces the former Law Quarterly with much more expansive and detailed coverage of legal issues that could affect your business, school program, club, etc. Your username and password gives you full access to the Law Review online, including searching for back issues in our archives and accessing other key resource areas of the site including Ask a Lawyer, Special Reports, Legal Dictionary and more.

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In this issue: >> Thinking before acting -- its a beautiful thing >> Tips on preparing your business for sale >> Update on Releases: Climbing walls and health clubs >> Workman's Comp: How to Reduce Injuries on the Job >> Are You Protected? The Word on Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and More >> Release me from release language that just plain clueless >> Managing the other risk.

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(Jun 1, 2004) -- >> Recreational Activities — Volunteers and Obligation to Supervise >> Inherent Risks and Scuba Diving; NY State Law Does Not Prohibit Releases in All Cases >> Products Liability Issues -- Bicycle Toe Clips >> Premises Condition or Inherent Risk? >> Is it Really Worth the Paper It's Written On? >> Duty of Care — Instructors >> Releases of Liability — Enforceability in the College or University Context... Read Quarterly...

(Sep 16, 2003) -- >> Assumption of Risks >> A Not So Minor Problem >> Standards of Practices -- Impact in Negligence Case >> Release Forms -- An Update >> Higher Duty of Care? >> Choice of Law and Venue -- What Law Applies and Where? >> Effect of Standards on Duty Owed >> Is It Really Worth the Paper Its Written On, Part 1 >> State Law Prohibiting Releases Read Quarterly...

(Mar 31, 2003) -- >> Agreements Between Organizations to Provide Services — Indemnity >> “Discretionary Function” as Basis for Federal Immunity From Liability — Follow Up >> Pre-Injury Releases — An Update From Two Club Cases; Recreational User Statutes and Protection for Landowners — Revisited >> Snow tubing accidents — Premises Liability, Inherent Risks and Company Policies >> Parent’s Ability to Release Claims on Behalf of Child — Revisited >> Parent’s Agreement to Indemnify Program for Claims Brought by Child >> What Caused the Injury? Inherent Risk or Provider Negligence >> Inherent Risk “No Duty” Rule, or Negligence? It Isn’t Getting Any Clearer >> Products Liability — What Really Caused the Injury?
>> Co-Participant Liability -- Revisited >> Assumption of Risk -- Minors >> Products Liability -- Defective Design? >> In Loco Parentis and Claim of Negligent Supervision >> Piercing the Corporate Veil >> Pre-Injury Releases -- Food for Thought >> What Caused the Injury? -- Inherent Risk or Provider Negligence >> Discretionary Function as Basis for Federal Immunity from Liability -- Follow Up
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(Nov 1, 2002) -- >> Instructor - Student Liability >> Minors and Releases Revisited >> Release of Liability Found to Violate Public Policy >> What Caused the Accident? >> Parent's Signatures on Release Forms -- Is One Enough? >> Post Accident Conduct -- Hunker Down or Cooperate? >> Scope of Duty -- Race Organizer >> Continuing Duty to Supervise >> Products Liability Issues -- A Sampling >> Effect of Standards on Duty Owed >> Discretionary Function as Basis for U.S. Forest Service Immunity From Liability
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(Aug 1, 2002) -- >> Products Liability Revisited -- Whodunit? >> Minors and Releases -- An Update >> Gearing Up or Down -- High Tech? No Tech? >> More Than Just Negligent -- What Does it Take? >> In Loco Parentis -- Revisited >> Inherent Risks -- No Duty >> Duty of Care -- Instructor to Student
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(May 1, 2002) -- >> Co-Participant Liability -- Revisited >> Releases of Liability -- Revisited >> Federal Law vs. State Law -- A Conflict? >> Premises Conditions? Inherent Risks? >> Access to Recreational Programs for the Disabled Under the ADA Read Quarterly...

(Mar 31, 2002) -- >> Issues in Outdoor Recreation Liability -- Answers to Common Questions Concerning Liability in Outdoor & Adventure Programs >> Enforceability of Releases -- Competency of the Person Signing >> Standards in the Industry >> Negligence -- No Casual Connection >> Minors' Claim of Negligent Supervision >> Products Liability and Beyond Read Quarterly...

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