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Why hairdressers, gyms and the Trump campaign are asking people to sign COVID-19 waivers

  • Written by Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon
imageTaking reasonable precautions, like this Iowa barber, will help protect businesses from lawsuitsAP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

Americans venturing out to salons and gyms after weeks sheltering in place will have to learn a new ritual: signing away their right to sue.

My local YMCA now asks anyone wishing to use its gym to sign a waiver. My...

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