Read Jim's 2010 Baseball Winter Meetings presentation on ballpark liability, the Anheuser-Busch sponsorship lawsuit and health care reform for teams.
Read Jim's tips on sponsorship and naming rights agreements, presented at the 2010 Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar.
Read Jim's presentation on ballpark liability, ballpark leases and Minor League Baseball-regulated transactions at the 2009 Baseball Winter Meetings.
Read Jim's 2008 Baseball Winter Meetings presentation on ballpark liability and ADA amendments.
Child abuse: Reporting and preventing Jim Juliano - Winter 2012
The events at Penn State University have certainly raised a new awareness as to the legal and moral obligations we have regarding the reporting of child abuse. Teams may wonder what laws and procedures come into play when an adult suspects or witnesses sexual abuse of a child or any other crime that takes place in or around a ballpark.
Because of many well-publicized cases over the last several years, we've learned that sexual abuse of minors occurs much more often than many of us were aware and often is not discovered until many years later.
This article reviews the obligations for reporting child abuse and the consequences that teams could face if they are not familiar with those obligations. More important, it offers steps you can take to prevent such dangers. We also will look at the possibility of the team's liability arising out of negligence toward a child who is involved in a ballpark activity such as a kids play zone.
“The most difficult issue facing sports industry clients is the ongoing erosion of public trust,” says Jim Juliano, in a feature profile on the Ohio State Bar Association website. Read the full article here.
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Are your railings safe?
The death of Texas firefighter Shannon Stone after a fall at Rangers Ballpark July 7 and the near tragedy involving another fan at the Home Run Derby at Chase Field July 11 have put ballpark safety in the limelight. What are owners’ legal responsibilities? What have the courts ruled on similar issues? And beyond that, what steps can owners take to enable fans to feel safe while they enjoy the game?
Jim Juliano discussed legal responsibilities and prudent safety measures beyond the requirements in an interview July 16 with host Esme Murphy of News Radio 830 WCCO, a CBS affiliate in Minneapolis. To listen to the podcast, click here.
Railing accidents: What can you do? Jim Juliano - Winter 2012
A tragedy and a near tragedy involving fans and ballpark railings last summer remind us that the excitement of the moment can lead to unfortunate decisions. Within a few days in July, one fan died after reaching for a ball and falling out of the stands at Rangers Ballpark and another was caught just in time as he went over the railing in pursuit of a ball at the Home Run Derby at Chase Field.
As you prepare for Opening Day, consider steps you can take to prevent such incidents this season:
This website contains general information that should not be considered legal advice or legal opinion concerning individual situations. Legal counsel should be consulted for specific advice.
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