By Jeffrey Chmay, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash What used to be considered a fringe outdoor extreme sport has exploded in popularity, with skiers and snowboarders reaching record attendance at American ski resorts in recent years.[1] This record attendance, in conjunction with the mass commercialization of the ski industry by […]
Post Tagged with: "Jeffrey Chmay"
Teen Paralyzed From Chairlift Fall at Colorado Ski Resort is Unlikely to Succeed in Challenging Colorado Ski Resort Liability
By Jeffrey Chmay, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash In March 2022, 16-year-old, Annie Miller, fell from the Paradise Express lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.[1] She attempted to load the lift, but was unable to settle into the seat and slipped from the chair.[2] Annie held onto the chair […]
New York Retail Marijuana Licensing: A Noble Goal With Unintended Consequences
By Jeffrey Chmay, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay In August 2023, a New York Supreme Court judge halted the issuing of recreational marijuana retail licenses due to the preferential treatment given to those with past marijuana convictions.[1] A group of veterans filed the lawsuit stating that New York marijuana regulators […]