legal issues event managers must consider when planning events to ensure the safety of everyone involved and reduce their liability. Thankfully, most events happen as planned with no incidents, but preparations and precautions must be made in case the worst happens. The Indiana State Fair stage collapse is an example of this. On August 13, 2011, just before Sugarland was to take the stage for an outdoor concert, a wind gust from an approaching severe thunderstorm hit the stage's temporary roof structure, causing it to collapse killing 7 and injuring more than 40 people.

Laws and regulations pertaining to events can vary greatly between states and countries. Your assignment is to choose one topic discussed in the chapter such as Equality Acts (disability), insurance, regulations, licenses, permits or contracts. Research your local, state and federal laws pertaining to the topic. Write a 1-2 page report, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font on what you discovered. Reference your sources at the end of the paper.