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Use of ‘Suspension Training’ Term Focus of Lawsuit
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Andrew Cohen,
September 2011
Discovery materials are due to be presented Oct. 12 in the case of Fitness Anywhere Inc. v. Lifeline International, with a trial due to start two months later in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, which may or may not settle once and for all the question of whether "suspension training" is a generic term.
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School, Coaches Not Responsible for Player's Elbow to Opponent's Head
By
John T. Wolohan,
February 2011
During the second half of a Jan. 2004 basketball game between Iowa Mennonite High School and the Winfield-Mt. Union Community School District, WMU guard Andrew McSorley struck Iowa Mennonite's Jeremy Brokaw in the head with his elbow, knocking him to the court.
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High School Loses Retaliation Case
By
John T. Wolohan,
January 2011
One of the ugly truths in high school and college athletics is that there is some number of sexual predators working as coaches. Through long hours of practices and competition, these individuals gain their players' trust and use their positions to either sexually harass or abuse the young athletes under their supervision.
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High School Sports Injury Lawsuits Often Dismissed
By
Michael Popke,
July 2010
Sports injury lawsuits, particularly at the prep level, frequently are dismissed after depositions.
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Opportunities for Injury Abound in Rec Centers, Health Clubs
By
Nicholas Brown,
July 2010
Facility operators should consider the limitless opportunities for injury in their club or rec center.
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How to Recognize Dangers in Your Facility
By
Andrew Cohen,
July 2010
Your organization's fiscal health depends upon your ability to recognize dangers and deal with them.
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Incident During P.E. Floor Hockey Game Demonstrates Heightened Standard of Care
By
John T. Wolohan,
June 2010
A high-sticking incident during a P.E. floor hockey game demonstrates a heightened standard of care.
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A Parent's Malicious E-Crusade Against a Coach Runs Afoul of Libel Law
By
John T. Wolohan,
March 2010
A parent's malicious e-crusade against a coach runs afoul of libel law.
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An Expensive Message Sent to Negligent Service Providers
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John T. Wolohan,
May 27, 2009
Eleven defendants are found negligent in a drowning case; "Sports Law" contributor John T. Wolohan offers an opinion about damages and how a business owner, though negligent, could avoid paying them.
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Officials Doing Their Job May Face Tort Litigation
By
Andrew Cohen,
May 27, 2009
Officials doing exactly what officials are supposed to do may yet face the prospect of tort litigation.
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