Original commentary on cases, statutes, and operator practice. Written for working haunters, and other industry professionals.
Pennsylvania is the first state to formally close a regulatory gap for minor volunteers at haunted attractions — a direct response to the Field of Screams scandal. What the new safety plan requirement means, and why other states may follow.
A snowboarder clicked through an Epic Pass waiver while actively suing Vail Resorts — and may have just released his own lawsuit. The Colorado Supreme Court is deciding what that means, and haunt operators who use click-through waivers should be watching.
Design patents protect how something looks, not how it works — and they may be more relevant to haunt operators protecting signature characters than most people realize. A primer on what they cover, how infringement works, and whether pursuing one makes sense for your haunt.
Two former ski resort employees, injured on a company snowmobile two days after their layoff, were bound by a pre-employment release — including its clause waiving the resort's own negligence. What this means for haunt operators who require employee and guest waivers.
Welcome to a new legal information resource dedicated to the haunted attraction industry. Whether you operate haunted houses, escape rooms, or other immersive entertainment experiences, navigating the legal landscape can be challenging.
A snowboarder clicked through an Epic Pass waiver while actively suing Vail Resorts — and may have just released his own lawsuit. The Colorado Supreme Court is deciding what that means, and haunt operators who use click-through waivers should be watching.
Two former ski resort employees, injured on a company snowmobile two days after their layoff, were bound by a pre-employment release — including its clause waiving the resort's own negligence. What this means for haunt operators who require employee and guest waivers.