As the weather begins to warm up and the summer holidays approach, now is the time to ensure that your swimming pool is ready for opening day. While a visit to the pool on a July day is a treat many hope to enjoy, operating a...more
Florida is home to many swimming pools as our weather allows residents to enjoy swimming for greater parts of the year than they would in other states. Unfortunately, the large number of swimming pools in our state also...more
We are on the cusp of Spring, which means Summer is just around the corner. And pool season is the hallmark of Summer. In addition to securing a pool service contractor and/or lifeguards, community associations should...more
Many of Long Island’s residents share a deep love for the area’s dreamy summers. From dense wooded hiking trails to quiet secluded beaches overlooking the Long Island Sound, the area offers residents the perfect environment...more
City Council Expected to Pass Budget and Tax Changes This Afternoon Today is City Council’s last voting session before summer recess begins. The legislative body is expected to pass a budget that will invest additional money...more
In a case arising from tragic circumstances, the Arkansas Court of Appeals recently concluded that a residential swimming pool located near an elementary school was not an attractive nuisance, and affirmed summary judgment in...more
Wrongful death is defined as a death caused by the wrongful act of another, either accidentally or intentionally. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil claim filed by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate....more
With cooler temperatures descending upon New York City, New Yorkers are being forced to spend more time indoors. The good news is that this month the city has authorized the reopening of indoor pools. However, saunas, steam...more
Beginning September 2, 2020, gyms and fitness centers in residential cooperatives (coops) and condominiums (condos) in New York City (NYC) are permitted to open....more
Due to the plateau of COVID-19 cases in Michigan, on September 3, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-176 to “carefully and deliberately relax some restrictions.”...more
Residential cooperatives (coops) and condominiums (condos) should proceed with caution when opening their indoor pools. In a recent Alert, we advised that residential coops and condos in New York City (NYC) are permitted to...more
With summer in full swing, North Carolinians are looking for ways to beat the heat safely while navigating COVID-19 social distancing protocols. On May 20, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 141 that allowed...more
In our recent Alert, we discussed whether residential condominiums (condos) and cooperatives (coops) are permitted to open their pools and gyms despite those facilities being closed to the public in New York City pursuant to...more
Just in Time for Fireworks: North Carolina Governor Signs into Law Limited Immunity from COVID-19 Related Claims Arising from the Reopening of Community Pools - The Buzz - Part VI, of North Carolina House Bill 902,...more
The Supreme Court, Suffolk County recently upheld a determination of the Southampton Town Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) perhaps ending a lengthy and controversial review of the development of a day camp on residentially...more
Vacasa Nearly Doubles Real Estate Footprint - ("Vacation rental platform Vacasa will pay $162M to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals," GeekWire on Jul 30, 2019) We learned last week that Portland-based Vacasa plans to...more
Appellate Court Advance Release Opinions - AC36506 - Sidorova v. East Lyme Board of Education - Due to budget cuts, the Board of Education laid off the plaintiff who was a tenured French teacher. She sued for...more
School's out, temperatures are more or less climbing, and many are headed to the pool for some summer fun or just to seek relief from the heat. But did you know that the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) reports...more
In the wake of the tragic drowning of Virginia Graeme Baker, granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker, Congress passed and President Bush signed into law the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. The...more
Although the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) authorized a budget of $136.4 million for CPSC in fiscal year 2014, Congress set the CPSC’s authorization levels years before the recent budget climate took...more
Five new lawsuits were recently filed against hotels under the recently-effective pool lift regulation....more
As of January 31, 2013, all existing pools located at “public accommodations” must meet ADA standards. This requires the installation of a fixed lift for the pool areas. This short article attempts to answer some of the...more
Just saw two new lawsuits filed against hotels under the recently-effective pool lift regulation. Both lawsuits were filed on May 20—one in federal court in Minneapolis against a national hotel chain and the second, a...more
The Illinois Swimming Facility Code and accompanying regulations contain requirements on virtually every aspect of swimming pool operation and maintenance. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) enforces these...more
The first eight reported lawsuits have been filed against eight different hotels over their alleged failure to install pool lifts for the disabled. It didn’t take long. The lawsuits rely on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)...more