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Wisconsin Supreme Court decision threatens businesses relying on releases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a decision reminiscent of the 1950’s, effectively invalidated waivers (releases) in Atkins v. Swimwest. In a decision that is going to invalidate all releases in Wisconsin, the Court ruled that a release used by a swim club in conjunction with the registration statement was invalid because it was against public policy. (Jan 22, 2005) Read Story...

Second Criminal Case For Ski Resort Collision Resulting In Death
(Mar 5, 2005) Read Story...

Patent Corner: A guide to Dec. 2004 patents issued in the outdoor and fitness industry
(Jan 20, 2005) Read Story...

Agency and Apparent Authority
(Jan 14, 2005) Read Story...

Inherent Risks of Recreational Activities II
(Jan 14, 2005) Read Story...

Jurisdiction can affect the potential outcome of a case
(Jan 14, 2005) Read Story...

Montana bills will have negligible impact on liability problems
(Jan 13, 2005) Read Story...

Patent Corner: A guide to Dec. 2004 patents issued in the outdoor and fitness industry
(Jan 20, 2005) Read Story...

Agency and Apparent Authority
(Jan 14, 2005) Read Story...

Jurisdiction can affect the potential outcome of a case
(Jan 14, 2005) Read Story...

Case Brief: Massengill v. S.M.A.R.T. Sports Medicine Clinic
(Jan 1, 2005) Read Story...

Case Brief: Bhardwaj v. 24 Hour Fitness, Inc, 2002
(Dec 31, 2004) Read Story...

Case Brief: Cardenas v. 24 Hour Fitness, Inc, 2003
(Dec 31, 2004) Read Story...