Recent Amusement Industry Articles:
(* denotes legal issues article)

February 2007 Tourist Attractions & Parks Large Park Report

January 2007 Tourist Attractions & Parks Large Park Report

*November 2006 Funworld Magazine Article on Legal Waivers

November 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Interview with Lee Cockerell

November 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Large Park Report

November 2006 Event Solutions Article on Nashville Event Venues

September 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Large Park Report

September 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Universal Orlando

August 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Large Park Report

August 2006 Event Solutions Article on Universal Orlando

June 2006 Event Solutions Articles on Disney's Yeti Fest
and San Antonio Riverwalk

*June 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on IALDA

June 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Large Park Report

*May 2006 Funworld Magazine Article on Intellectual Property Issues

*February 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Hiring Legal Counsel

January 2006 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Expedition:Everest Yeti Fest Event

Winter 2006 I.E.: International Events Article on Disney Holiday Event Strategies

January 2006 Exhibit City News Article on the Disney Event Group

November 2005 Funworld Article on Waterparks

November/December 2005 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Waterparks

October 2005 Brandweek Article on Epcot's Test Track Attraction

*September/October 2005  Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Inflatable Attractions

July/August 2005 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Disney's Food & Beverage Program

June 2005 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Disney's Merchandising Program

*May 2005 Funworld Article on Emerging Legal Issues in the Amusement Industry

*April/May 2005 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Criminal Liability for Amusement Operators

February/March 2005 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Disney's Special Event Program

*January 2005 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Legal Issues Facing Ride Designers

*November 2004 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Minimum Ride Operator Legislation

*September/October 2005 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Increasing Role of Lawyers

September 2004 Amusement Business Article on Water Quality at Amusement Facilities

*August 2004 Tourist Attractions & Parks Article on Protecting Intellectual Property Rights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amusement & Recreation Law Studies

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Do you enjoy vacations?  Visiting theme parks or softball games?  Staying at beachside or ski resorts?

For most of us, the answer is obviously yes.  We love to have fun...

Yet, behind the carefully orchestrated world of amusement and recreation lurks a growing number of legal issues.

This page is designed to introduce you to some of the key issues and key players in the field of Amusement & Recreation Law.  Feel free to browse around, explore, and of course have a little fun...

Within this section, you'll find links to various amusement law articles I've published and presentations I've made, helpful amusement industry websites, and The Update--a regular feature where I update various amusement park and leisure industry law issues.

 

Helpful On-Line Resources for
Amusement & Recreation Law and Legislation

Professor Emerson's 2004 Seton Hall Legislative Journal Article:
"The Continuing Showdown Over Who Should Regulate Amusement Attraction Safety: A Critical Analysis of Why Fixed-Site Amusement Attraction Safety Should Remain State-Governed"

International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association Website

IAAPA Government Relations (GR) Website

Association of Pool & Spa Professionals GR Website

Amusement & Music Operators Association GR Website

American Amusement Machine Association GR Website

Travel Industry Association of America GR Website

National Recreation & Park Association GR Website

Bowling Proprietors' Association of America GR Website

Law Professor Bill Childs MassTort.org

RideAccidents.com

 

*Seton Hall Legislative Journal Article:  "The Continuing Showdown Over Who Should Regulate Amusement Attraction Safety: A Critical Analysis of Why Fixed-Site Amusement Attraction Safety Should Remain State-Governed"