I recently attended a conference at which an esteemed venue industry executive described a new safety initiative for the arenas he is supporting. Having just hired a high profile former police […]
Wages and Hours
Earlier this month, I gave a presentation about the U.S. Department of Labor’s recently heightened scrutiny of employers’ characterization of their workers as “independent contractors,” which led naturally into a […]
“Reasonable” Practices
For people like me who believe that few things are absolute, the law is a satisfying field in which to work. The right answer is whatever is reasonable under the […]
We All Contain Multitudes
When I was a Senior in high school, my English teacher had me read Walt Whitman, including the 52 page epic poem, “Song of Myself.” At the end of his […]
What’s Different About Orlando?
Honestly, I’m struggling to figure out the answer. From a purely statistical standpoint, the June 12, 2016 massacre inside Pulse nightclub left the most casualties of any shooting incident in […]
The Eggshell Skull Plaintiff
A fundamental principle of tort law is that we take the victim as we find them. If a person acts in a way that hurts someone, then the wrongdoer is […]
Duty of Care: Better to Be Smart Than Dumb
Duty of Care: It’s Better to Be Smart than Dumb A venue or event professional who understands the risks is more likely to make reasonable decisions based on established criteria, subject matter expertise, […]
The Indiana State Fair and the Importance of Contracts
When you are creating a new document you intend to use often, or when you receive a proposed contract for a job that includes a significant amount of risk, having […]
What Makes You Feel Safe?
What Makes You Feel Safe? I feel safe when everyone around me knows their job and is trained to do it well. Providing a safe environment is not for amateurs […]
Paris in Perspective
Paris in Perspective Four things that venue managers can do to make their public accommodations less appealing for bad guys, and therefore safer for patrons, staff and artists Steven A. […]