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What Good Is a Lawyer if the Answer to Every Question Is, “It Depends”? A good lawyer will ask questions to separate the actions that contributed to the tragedy from […]

Rules to Live By: Statutes, Codes and Treatises Steven A. Adelman It is a wise practice to use advisory codes and treatises to make you think about whether your venue’s […]

Concerts: Hot Fun in the Summertime Steven A. Adelman At long last, the summer concert season has arrived, a time that should strike fear and wariness into the heart of […]

A Matter of Opinion: How to Choose an Expert Witness Steven A. Adelman As a society, we are skeptical of people claiming to be experts. A quick Google search yields […]

The Court of Public Opinion Steven A. Adelman In my law practice, people often get catastrophically hurt or killed in public places like stadiums, arenas, and hotels. Friends think my […]

“I’ll Drink to That”: Minimizing the Risk of Intoxicated Patrons Steven A. Adelman My venue safety practice is becoming increasingly soaked with alcohol. I see cases where people drink and […]

“Open the Doors!”: The Problem of Ingress Steven A. Adelman Most life safety literature addresses how to get people out of buildings. By contrast, the issue of how to safely […]

“The University Community Is Urged to Be Cautious”: The Law of Guns on Campus In the aftermath of the deadly shootings at Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University, and a dozen […]

Helping the Disabled in an Emergency Steven A. Adelman When I first got involved in venue safety litigation, much of my focus was on mosh pits. One night I got […]

The Legal Implications of Risk Management Steven A. Adelman One of the questions people most frequently ask lawyers is, “If I do this, can I be sued?” Of course you […]