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Day 1 - Thursday, February 26, 2015
9:00 |
Expanding Nationwide: Overcoming the Patchwork State Regulations to Develop Nationally Compliant Recreation and Leisure Facilities |
12:00 |
Networking Luncheon for Workshop Attendees |
12:30 |
Main Conference Registration Begins |
1:00 |
Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks |
1:15 |
Managing Workforce Legal Risks: Identifying and Minimizing Employer Liability While Ensuring Employees Are Your Best Advocates |
2:45 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
Recognizing Risk and Navigating the Legal Minefields Associated with Safety, Training, and Education |
4:00 |
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Using Technology as a Defense Tool |
5:00 |
Conference Adjourns to Day 2 |
Day 2 - Friday, February 27, 2015
7:15 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:00 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day One |
8:15 |
Developing Best Practices for Complying with the ADA and Minimizing Legal Risk |
9:30 |
Defining Litigation Strategies and Minimizing Public Relations Challenges for High Profile Accident Cases Involving Catastrophic Accidents |
10:30 |
Morning Refreshment Break |
10:45 |
State Regulators’ PanelA View From the States: Obtaining Regulatory Insights on Operating a Recreation or Leisure Facility |
11:45 |
The Assumption of Risk Defense: When is the Risk Really Assumed? |
1:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
2:00 |
Insuring Fun: Comprehending the Subtle Nuances of Liability Insurance Policies |
3:00 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:15 |
Juggling Liability and Drafting Waivers Based on State Regulations and Enforceability Standards |
4:15 |
In-House RoundtableAnything That Can Happen Will Happen: Overcoming the Most Unexpected Hurdles |
5:15 |
Conference Adjourns |
Day 1 - Thursday, February 26, 2015
9:00 |
Expanding Nationwide: Overcoming the Patchwork State Regulations to Develop Nationally Compliant Recreation and Leisure FacilitiesStephanie See Janice L. Miller Esq. While several states do not have any regulations governing recreation and leisure facilities, many states do regulate the industry quite heavily. To complicate matters, these states have implemented different types of regulations at varying levels of stringency, and there is no conformity in the 50 states. This pre-conference workshop is designed to provide recreation and leisure facilities the necessary tools to comprehend the requirements involved in operating in any of the states. Speakers will discuss important regulatory and judicial updates for each of the 50 states, including the following topics on a state-by-state basis:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (registration with continental breakfast begins at 8:15 am) |
12:00 |
Networking Luncheon for Workshop Attendees |
12:30 |
Main Conference Registration Begins |
1:00 |
Co-Chair’s Opening RemarksLambert J. “Joe” Hassinger Jr. Jeffrey M. Lenkov |
1:15 |
Managing Workforce Legal Risks: Identifying and Minimizing Employer Liability While Ensuring Employees Are Your Best AdvocatesJyll Lottner Lisa Hogan Enrique Gonzalez III Employers and employees at recreation, leisure, and amusement facilities must work closely together to ensure the safety of the employees and the patrons. An employee’s actions have the potential to translate into liability for the employer, or contribute towards a positive brand building campaign. Therefore, strong employment policies are paramount in order to identify the hidden dangers and minimize the risks of being found liable for an employee’s wayward actions. This panel shall explore:
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2:45 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
Recognizing Risk and Navigating the Legal Minefields Associated with Safety, Training, and EducationCurtis P. Parks Lambert J. “Joe” Hassinger Jr.
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4:00 |
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Using Technology as a Defense ToolSteven J. Fram Technology is everywhere in today’s recreation and leisure facilities. Parks use security cameras, ride photo systems, mobile apps, wristbands with RFID chips and electronic ticket cards to ensure safety and enhance patron enjoyment. Guests and their families and friends use smartphones, iPads and other devices to record their experiences and then post comments, pictures and video to their social media accounts. The information captured by these technologies can serve as a valuable tool to defend against claims if properly secured but can be highly detrimental if not handled appropriately. This program will explore:
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5:00 |
Conference Adjourns to Day 2 |
Day 2 - Friday, February 27, 2015
7:15 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:00 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day OneLambert J. “Joe” Hassinger Jr. Jeffrey M. Lenkov |
8:15 |
Developing Best Practices for Complying with the ADA and Minimizing Legal RiskCory Hutchinson David Raizman Erik H. Beard In January 2014, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a ruling in Castelan v. Universal Studios, Inc. which discussed the implications of the ADA as it relates to amusement parks and its interaction with state ride safety regulation. A few months later, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling in Bench v. Six Flags Over Texas, Inc. which came to virtually an opposite conclusion than the one reached by the Castelan court. This panel shall address the intricacies of complying with the ADA and defending suits raised under the Americans with Disabilities Act in a recreation, leisure, entertainment, or amusement facility.
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9:30 |
Defining Litigation Strategies and Minimizing Public Relations Challenges for High Profile Accident Cases Involving Catastrophic AccidentsLary I. Zucker Carla Varriale John E. Fagan Karen Bradley
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10:30 |
Morning Refreshment Break |
10:45 |
State Regulators’ PanelA View From the States: Obtaining Regulatory Insights on Operating a Recreation or Leisure FacilityLary I. Zucker Ryan Culton Hear about the latest developments in state regulations impacting recreation, leisure, or entertainment facilities and amusement parks. Formulate your business and legal strategies based upon the insights of prominent regulators who will share their thoughts on pressing matters, including inspections, investigations, and adherence to ASTM F24 industry standards. |
11:45 |
The Assumption of Risk Defense: When is the Risk Really Assumed? |
1:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
2:00 |
Insuring Fun: Comprehending the Subtle Nuances of Liability Insurance PoliciesDrew Tewksbury Mitchell H. Kaliff Steven Del Vecchio CIC
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3:00 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:15 |
Juggling Liability and Drafting Waivers Based on State Regulations and Enforceability StandardsGaylee W. Gillim Deborah Dekle Drew David M. Bennett
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4:15 |
In-House RoundtableAnything That Can Happen Will Happen: Overcoming the Most Unexpected HurdlesSteve Earnest Michael Baroni Recreation, leisure, and entertainment facilities, including amusement parks, attract hundreds of millions of people per year. Despite the challenges of ensuring the safety of so many people, the chance of being severely injured is 1 in 750 million, according to IAAPA. However, while many issues remain out of the facility’s control, plans must still be made in the event of an unforeseen and unpredictable obstacle, such as terrorist threats, sudden environmental disasters, and power outages. Speakers will share their wars stories and discuss how they overcame unexpected difficulties. |
5:15 |
Conference Adjourns |