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ARTICLE · 04 NOVEMBER 2020

Coronavirus Liability Waivers: Worth The Paper They're Printed On?

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In the video below, litigation lawyers Michael Thorne and Kristina Persaud discuss if an organization can rely on a liability waiver as a complete defence to COVID-19 related claims.

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Michael M. Thorne (Brownlee LLP)
Michael M. Thorne (Brownlee LLP)
Kristina D. Persaud (Brownlee LLP)
Kristina D. Persaud (Brownlee LLP)

In the video below, litigation lawyers Michael Thorne and Kristina Persaud discuss if an organization can rely on a liability waiver as a complete defence to COVID-19 related claims. They also provide best practices for ensuring a liability waiver is properly drafted and executed.

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