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Fei Gao

Fei Gao

Fei Gao is an assistant professor in the Recreation and Sport Management program at Coastal Carolina University.

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Court: Planet Fitness Kiosk Waiver Enforceable in Injury Lawsuit
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health and fitness clubs moved away from face-to-face registrations, where the new member filled out the membership registration forms and liability waivers on site. Instead, clubs migrated to safer and...
September 11, 2023
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Lack of Locker Room Supervision Costs District $3.25M
Coaching involves more than overseeing what happens on the field, court or ice. Coaches also need to control the locker room.
June 30, 2023
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Court Refuses to Count Esports Participants in Title IX Case
Are esports actual sports? While the question may seem like a harmless one, the answer could have a significant impact on colleges that offer both esports programs and traditional intercollegiate sports...
April 17, 2023
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Heat-Related Death of Teen Brings Murder Charges for Coaches
When you hear about athletes dying of heat-related causes, the first thought in most peoples’ minds is late-summer preseason football practices.
April 1, 2023
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Slip-And-Fall Case Illustrates Legal Options for School Districts
Whenever someone is injured participating in sports, schools and recreation providers often find themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit. While it is true that accidents happen, and that service providers are not liable for every injury...
December 5, 2022
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Johnson v. NCAA Latest Case to Challenge College Sports Amateurism Model
Over the past 10 years, a series of legal cases have chipped away at the foundation of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s amateur athletics model...
September 27, 2022
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Failure to Act on Abusive Coach Costs District $10M
In 2018, Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women who were sexually abused by the university’s team physician, Larry Nassar. In 2021, the University of Michigan agreed to a $490 million settlement...
July 5, 2022
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Transgender Male’s Appeal Over Access Costs District $4M
One of the most intense debates in sports today centers on the rights of transgender athletes...
May 23, 2022
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How UConn Rowers Sued to Get Sport Reinstated
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools around the country were forced to shut down their athletic programs, more than 30 colleges and universities announced that they would be cutting teams to balance their budgets.
December 16, 2021
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ESPN Slated to Televise Inaugural Women's Invitational College Basketball Tournament
The NCAA announced the tournament format, broadcast partners, selection committee and criteria for the newly created 32-team Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, which will be played for the first time in 2024.
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Antitrust Lawsuit Against NCAA, Conferences Granted Class-Action Status
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Two Women Made College Football History on Saturday
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Coach of High School Team That Used 'Nazi' Play Calls Resigns
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