Interested in the Legal Issues of Recreation and Sports Law? Attend the SRLA conference
Posted: September 6, 2018 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Recreation Law, Sports & Recreation Law Association, Sports and Recreation Law Association, Sports Law, SRLA Leave a commentGood morning SRLA members,
I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend, and is off to a productive start this semester. The BOD is working diligently on several initiatives related to our 2019 Conference; please read carefully below and respond to the appropriate parties where requested.
- Call for Nominees: 2019 BOD Candidates
President-Elect Sungho Cho is soliciting nominations for the 2019 slate of BOD Candidates. Please see the message from SungHo here: http://www.srlaconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SRLA-Call-for-Nomination_FA18_Revised.pdf
SRLA can only exist if our members are willing to dedicate themselves to this important service; please consider nominating yourself or a colleague.
- Call for Abstract Reviewers:
SRLA is in need of reviewers to review conference abstract submissions. Please consider serving as a reviewer, as such service is vital to the organization and your colleagues within SRLA. We anticipate that abstract reviewers will need to review 7-10 abstracts between October 15th and November 1st. If you are interested in serving as a reviewer, please contact SRLA Past-President Michael Carroll at mscarroll, indicating your willingness to serve. Please also reach out to Michael Carroll with any questions.
- Student Awards
Information is now available for our 2019 student awards; summaries are below, but full details are available at: http://www.srlaconference.com/awards/
- Bernard Patrick Maloy Graduate Student Research Award; Given annually to the graduate student who submits the best research paper to the Honors and Awards Committee. Award winners are encouraged to work towards future publication in Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport.
Submission Deadline: Saturday, 12/1/18
The winner will receive free Conference Registration and reimbursement up to $500 in expenses to attend the annual SRLA Conference. The winning paper and the selected student will be included in the Conference Program to present his/her paper, as well as recognized during the SRLA Awards Banquet
- Undergraduate Student Research Poster Competition; Allows undergraduate students an opportunity to submit and present research for evaluation by a panel of judges from the SRLA professional membership. Accepted posters will be displayed concurrently with the Poster Session at the SRLA Conference, with the winning poster chosen by the panel of judges.
Submission Deadline: Saturday, 12/1/18
The Undergraduate Student Research Poster Competition involves undergraduate student or a team of two students submitting the most outstanding research-based poster according to the criteria and identified topic/theme. The winner(s) will receive a $250 cash award and recognition at SRLA Conference.
Topic: Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation facing Global Sport Organizations
- Conference Hotel Reservations:
The SRLA room block is available for you to make your conference hotel reservations. Our guaranteed number of rooms may be less than the number of attendees, so we recommend reserving your room as soon as you are able. To make a reservation, please follow the link at the bottom of the SRLA Accommodations webpage: http://www.srlaconference.com/accomodations/
- Abstract Submission Deadline
The deadline to submit an abstract is Friday, October 12, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please visit the SRLA Abstract webpage for full details: http://www.srlaconference.com/call-for-abstracts/
Herb Appenzeller, founder and patriarch of the Sports and Recreation Legal and Education Community has died.
Posted: January 11, 2018 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Herb Appenzeller, Legends from the Locker Room, Sports & Recreation Law Association, SRLA Leave a comment |
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Gross Negligence: It exists, now days seemingly everywhere; can you fight it with paperwork?
Posted: April 13, 2016 Filed under: Release (pre-injury contract not to sue) | Tags: Gross negligence, Negligence, New Orleans, Release, Sport & Recreation Law Association, SRLA, Waiver Leave a commentMerry Moiseichik, R.Ed, J.D., University of Arkansas
Jim Moss, Esq, Recreation Law
Gross Negligence: It exists, now days seemingly everywhere; can you fight it with paperwork?
This presentation looks at the differences between states on how they define gross negligence and how a gross negligence claim affects release law.
Sport and Recreation Law Association Annual conference 2016
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By Recreation Law Rec-law@recreation-law.com James H. Moss
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Minors and Releases
Posted: June 5, 2013 Filed under: Minors, Youth, Children, Release (pre-injury contract not to sue) | Tags: Colleges and Universities, education, minors, parent, PowerPoint, Presentation, Release, Right to Sue, San Antonio, Sport and Recreation Law Association, SRLA, Texas, TX Leave a commentWhere can a parent sign away a minor’s right to sue and where that will not work.
Audience: Sport and Recreation Law Association
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2009
Presentation: Minors and Releases http://rec-law.us/ZjzUK9
This presentation was given to highlight why minors cannot sign a release and why only a few states have allowed a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue.
For other articles about this subject or for the latest information about the topic see:
States that allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue http://rec-law.us/z5kFan
$5 Million because a church took a kid skiing and allowed him to……..skihttp://rec-law.us/wCXYBH
A Parent (or Guardian) is still in control of a child, no matter what the volunteer may want. http://rec-law.us/zN0jcl
Adult volunteer responsibility ends when the minor is delivered back to his parents. http://rec-law.us/wynrnO
Alabama follows the majority of states and does not allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/Aegeo3
Courtney Love in Outdoor Recreation Law http://rec-law.us/yEpdBR
Delaware decision upholds a release signed by a parent against a minor’s claims http://rec-law.us/MWKMmt
Delaware holds that mothers signature on contract forces change of venue for minors claims.http://rec-law.us/JMvEMv
Iowa does not allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/AaLwBF
Maine decision on minor injured in ski school conforms how most states will interpret the facts. http://rec-law.us/yxZN2M
Maine follows the majority and does not allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/zPfJ9V
Minnesota decision upholds parent’s right to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/xyeuOH
New Florida law allows a parent to sign away a child’s right to sue for injuries. http://rec-law.us/Au1dGE
North Carolina may allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue for injuries when the minor is engaged in non-profit activities sponsored by schools, volunteers, or community organizations http://rec-law.us/ACYg0m
North Dakota decision allows a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue.http://rec-law.us/SDYQHG
Ohio Appellate decision upholds the use of a release for a minor for a commercial activity. http://rec-law.us/LuYZbv
Release stops suit for falling off horse at Colorado summer Camp. http://rec-law.us/wtRyK5
Releases are legal documents and need to be written by an attorney that understands the law and the risks of your program/business/activity and your guests/members/clientele. http://rec-law.us/yVPR8S
States that allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue http://rec-law.us/z5kFan
Statutes and prospective language to allow a parent to sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/zkGtcW
Texas follows majority with appellate court decision holding a parent cannot sign away a minor’s right to sue. http://rec-law.us/MCh75O
Texas makes it easier to write a release because the law is clear. http://rec-law.us/yBjZBb
Wrong release for the activity almost sinks YMCA http://rec-law.us/A9AW0P
You’ve got to be kidding: Chaperone liable for the death of girl on a trip http://rec-law.us/zqxJTf
Remember the law changes constantly, this presentation may be out of date. Check back at www.recreation-law.com and with your attorney to make sure the information is still valid.
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