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ARE ARBITRATION CLAUSES ENFORCEABLE?

Arbitration clauses state that any case brought against the defendant will be heard by an arbitrator rather than by a jury. Arbitration clauses are becoming more and more common. They...

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Are Waivers to Sue Enforceable?

In New York, a clearly written waiver to sue in a contract or agreement, may be enforceable, but many waivers will be deemed against public policy and not enforceable. Below...

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Assumption of Risk and It’s Impact on Lawsuits

An injured person in New York can sue for damages when another person or entity negligently causes the damages. There are exceptions to the rule however, and one such exception...

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Will a waiver of liability hold up in court?

Recently, a reader of the blog was asked by her daughter’s girl scout troop to sign a waiver of liability, which purported to relieve the Girl Scout Troop of all...

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Boy Scouts of America sued for not being trustworthy

Given that I am a Personal Injury Attorney, Scoutmaster of a Boy Scout Troop, the member of the Nassau County’s Boy Scout Risk Management Committee, and the father of two...

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