The statute is unclear as to the requirements that a ski area must enforce,...
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View ArticleThe title says it all! Wrongful death suit filed by parent of man who drowned...
The sub-title will be hikers only go out alone after this lawsuit, too afraid of being sued by companions. Search and Rescues sky rocket. Here is the article. Wrongful death suit filed by parent of man...
View ArticleEnd of the ski season, lots of resorts have pond skimming events. Here one...
Releases are good in Wyoming, you can assume the risk in Wyoming and being stupid is probably a defense in Wyoming. And there of course is video of the accident. The claims in the article and maybe the...
View ArticleAct Now & Stop this Minnesota bill
Minnesota Legislation is considering a bill that would eliminate releases (waivers) in Minnesota for recreational activities. What the legislature does not understand is this bill will eliminate...
View ArticleStates that allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue.
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These states do not allow a recreational business or program to use a release to stop litigation. Assumption of the risk is your best defense in these states. State Citation Issues/Article Releases are...
View ArticleCan’t Sleep? Guest was injured, and you don’t know what to do? This book can...
An injured guest is everyone’s business owner’s nightmare. What happened, how do you make sure it does not happen again, what can you do to help the guest, can you help the guests are just some of the...
View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
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View ArticleI just realized; this site is 10 years old
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View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
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View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
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View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
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View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
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View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters https://rec-law.us/GrandCanyon Waiting to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, the greatest river trip in the world? This new...
View ArticleCan’t Sleep? Guest was injured, and you don’t know what to do? This book can...
An injured guest is everyone’s business owner’s nightmare. What happened, how do you make sure it does not happen again, what can you do to help the guest, can you help the guests are just some of the...
View ArticleHow Long Should I hold onto Releases/Assumption of the risk Forms
There are several factors you need to find out before you can identify the exact number of years to hold on to contracts, assumption of the risk forms and releases. However, with modern technology, it...
View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters https://rec-law.us/GrandCanyon Waiting to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, the greatest river trip in the world? This new...
View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters https://rec-law.us/GrandCanyon Waiting to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, the greatest river trip in the world? This new...
View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters https://rec-law.us/GrandCanyon Waiting to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, the greatest river trip in the world? This new...
View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters https://rec-law.us/GrandCanyon Waiting to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, the greatest river trip in the world? This new...
View ArticleI have a new book: Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters
Boating the Grand Canyon: A “How To” for Private Boaters https://rec-law.us/GrandCanyon Waiting to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, the greatest river trip in the world? This new...
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