For as long as organized sport has been around, athletes have appeared to occupy a social class of their own. Held in the highest regard by their fans and with the ability to flaunt their ‘jock’ status, athletes have often been accused of not only receiving special treatment, but of acting entitled … [Read more...]
The CFL, Concussions, and a $200 Million Court Case
It was only a matter of time before the Canadian Football League (CFL) would be named in a concussion class action lawsuit. On the heels of the first CFL concussion lawsuit filed last year in The Supreme Court of British Columbia, a class action suit being filed last year against the National Hockey … [Read more...]
Using Waiver Agreements in Sports
As a professional working on the legal side of sport and recreation, I am often asked questions along the lines of the following: "When I register my child in a program, we are asked to sign a waiver form. Do these have any legal validity?" What follows is my answer to a not-so-simple … [Read more...]