One of the most important, though often overlooked, aspects of every professional sporting event is ensuring that the ballpark, arena or stadium is a safe part of the fan experience. This article explores the recent shift in legal rules governing fan safety.

Brian R. Socolow is a partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP. He represents organizations in the sports industry and other businesses.  He is based out of the New York office and can be reached at bsocolow@loeb.com.  

This article was first printed in the December/January 2008 edition of Facility Manager Magazine. Permission for article reprint has been granted.