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Evaluating Your Liability Waiver
By
Doyice J. Cotten,
June 2008
Can a good waiver actually save you money? Use these waiver evaluation questions to determine how well your waiver will hold up in a lawsuit — which can get quite costly!
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Unsupervised Facility Use May Require Specialized Waivers
By
David L. Herbert,
June 2008
Emergency response concerns are a big problem for turnkey operations.
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2007 Year-End Review: Waiver Law
By
Jeffrey C. Long,
December 2007
A review of recent cases sheds light on the ever-changing legal landscape, and the importance of your fitness center's waiver agreement.
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The Personal Trainer's Duty of Care
By
Doyice J. Cotten,
September 2007
Minimize liability by conducting a thorough assessment of each client, researching the laws in your state and using appropriate waivers.
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Avoid Modified Equipment
By
Doyice J. Cotton,
July 2007
Serious injury for members — and serious liability for fitness centers — are at stake when equipment doesn't meet industry standards.
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Personal Trainers and Client Confidentiality
By
David L. Herbert,
June 2007
Personal trainers have a professional obligation to keep sensitive client information private.
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The Case of the Missing Waiver
By
Doyice J. Cotten,
May 2007
Could U.S. Surgical Corp. win a lawsuit with a defense based on a waiver it said existed — but couldn't produce?
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When Waivers Don't Protect
By
Doyice J. Cotten,
March 2007
Violating a statute leaves fitness facilities vulnerable, even when members sign waivers.
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When Your Insurance Company Won't Pay
By
David L. Herbert,
February 2007
When a member sued one Georgia fitness facility, an appeals court determined its insurance company didn't have to pay.
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What Risk Management Means
By
Doyice J. Cotten,
January 2007
Doing what you can to control programmatic and financial risks can make the difference for your fitness center.
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