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Ski Law News and Reports


Lack of snow in Colorado leads to more spills on ski slopes - Jim Chalat comments on need for safety when facing poor conditions  

Skiing: Vail Resorts boosts ski slope safety efforts - Jim Chalat interviewed on measures  

Jim Chalat discusses skier safety on South Korean radio station eFM 101   radio interview of Jim Chalat

KJCT8 interviews Linda Chalat on her ski safety blogging and tips for skiing safety.  

Portland Press Herald reports on Sugarloaf lift derailment - Ski accident may spur strong claims   Portland Herald

AM760 Progressive Talk Radio - Jim Chalat Interviewed Regarding Sugarloaf Ski Lift Failure   AM760 Progressive Talk Radio

Law Reporter - $1.5M Settlement for Ski Collision Victim Injured at Utah Resort   American Association for Justice

Jim Chalat discusses why some skiers may be left out in the cold in Aftermath of ski collisions may be ugly.   The Vail Trail

Litigation Experience Focused on Ski Accidents - Dec. 2009 Newsweek Supplement   Newsweek supplement


Skier facing a criminal charge after collision with a Kissing Bridge ski instructor,
precedent-setting New York ski case.
  The Buffalo News

Jim Chalat interviewed on Colorado Public Radio show, Colorado Matters, Dan Meyers speaks with Denver attorneys Jim Chalat and Peter Rietz who share their perspectives on the two-tiered system of legal liability for Colorado ski resorts. Listen to the interview.   Colorado Public Radio

Skier fatalities are on the rise. Faulty equipment, speed, and ability can be factors, but what is really behind the increase? - Jim Chalat is interviewed by Steffan Tubbs of KOA NewsRadio on snow country safety to listen to the February 11, 2008 interview. Play audio.   850 KOA News Radio

Experts say Michigan laws neglect safety -
Jim Chalat comments on minimal snowmobile regulation in Michigan
  The Detroit News

Colorado snowboarder/skier collision involves 8 year old - read the analysis as to why Colorado is paying such close attention. Jim Chalat interviewed by NBC Affiliate - 9News KUSA-TV -Read the article   9News.com

Jim Chalat quoted in Denver Post article
Terrain-park safety becomes top priority after key lawsuit
  ski law articles in the Denver Post

Law Week interviews Jim Chalat - Increase In State’s Skiers Means Increase In Litigation   Ski Law - Law Week Colorado

Jim Chalat featured in Newsweek magazine's Periscope
First Person: One Lawyer's Guide to Safe Skiing
  Newsweek's Periscope

Jim Chalat featured as one of"America's Best Lawyers" by Sky Radio.Hear Jim's interview as aired on United Airline's Sky Radio.   Sky Radio

Planet Jackson Hole - Is the Risk Inherent or Artificial?
Jim Chalat discusses the risks of skiing.
  Planet Jackson Hole Online

Snowboarder doesn't want girl's father charged for fistcuffs "Slope rage" incident involves a father who allegedly punched the snowboarder who collided with his 8-year-old daughter at Vail.   ski law articles in the Denver Post

Jim Chalat quoted in the New York Times Safety on the Slopes: Easy to Say, but Harder to Ensure   The New York Times

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