Law & Risk: Contract Law

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Riding Lesson
By John T. Wolohan, January 2010
A patron's fall off a stationary bike meets a court's support of waiver protection for clubs.

'Oliver' Twist
By John T. Wolohan, June 2009
An NCAA rule intended to protect student-athletes does the opposite, a court says.

How to Write an Effective Waiver
By Jeffery Long, June 1, 2009
Five steps to follow in writing a waiver and release agreement for your facility.

Color Commentary
By John T. Wolohan, April 2009
An apparel company gets smacked by the courts for its co-opting of university hues.

Due-Process Rights Do Not Apply
By John T. Wolohan, Mar. 25, 2009
In order for a school's conduct to violate an employees due-process rights, the employee would have to first demonstrate that they were deprived of a protected liberty or property interest.

Faceless NFL Alums Aren't Toothless
By Andrew Cohen, Nov. 19, 2008
The NFL and its licensing unit owe 2,062 former NFL players royalties.

The Runaround
By John T. Wolohan, November 2008
A defective track and repeated unsuccessful repairs give a school district an unwanted lesson in contract law.

Who Makes the Call?
By Michael Popke, September 2008
The debate over whether referees and umpires should be treated as independent contractors or employees dates back decades, with no resolution in sight.

The Importance of Well-Written Waivers
By Doyice J. Cotten, September 2008
Protect your facility with unambiguous waivers, and make good decisions on the fitness floor to minimize risk.

Gross Negligence Claims and Releases
By David L. Herbert, August 2008
Lawyers are finding ways around waivers that have worked to protect fitness centers in the past.

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