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Summit County Citizens - U.S. Forest Service finds Vail without blame for avalanche death, for commentary from Jim Chalat, visit Forest Service review clears Vail in avalanche death.
Burlington Free Press - Killington Faces Ski Liability Trial - Evan Banker discusses claims.
Aspen Daily News - Judge rules against SkiCo in hotdog negligence lawsuit- Evan Banker comments on ruling for his client.
Aspen Daily News - Afghanistan veteran sues over ski accident, can’t make another tour - Russell Hatten represents victim.
The Denver Post -Lack of snow in Colorado leads to more spills on ski slopes - Jim Chalat comments on need for safety when facing poor conditions.
Summit County Citizens - Skiing: Vail Resorts boosts ski slope safety efforts - Jim Chalat interviewed on measures.
eFM 101 - Jim Chalat discusses skier safety on South Korean radio station eFM 101.
KJCT8 - 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.
AM760 Progressive Talk Radio - Jim Chalat Interviewed Regarding Sugarloaf Ski Lift Failure
Law Reporter - $1.5M Settlement for Ski Collision Victim Injured at Utah Resort.
The Vail Trail - Jim Chalat discusses why some skiers may be left out in the cold in Aftermath of ski collisions may be ugly.
Newsweek - Litigation Experience Focused on Ski Accidents - Dec. 2009 Newsweek Supplement.
The Buffalo News - Skier facing a criminal charge after collision with a Kissing Bridge ski instructor, precedent-setting New York ski case.
Colorado Public Radio - 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.
KOA Newsradio - 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.
The Detroit News - Experts say Michigan laws neglect safety -
Jim Chalat comments on minimal snowmobile regulation in Michigan.
9News - 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.
The Denver Post - Jim Chalat quoted in Denver Post article
Terrain-park safety becomes top priority after key lawsuit
Law Week - interviews Jim Chalat - Increase In State’s Skiers Means Increase In Litigation.
Newsweek - Jim Chalat featured in Newsweek magazine's Periscope First Person: One Lawyer's Guide to Safe Skiing.
Planet Jackson Hole - Is the Risk Inherent or Artificial? Jim Chalat discusses the risks of skiing.
The Denver Post - 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.
The New York Times - Jim Chalat quoted in the New York Times Safety on the Slopes: Easy to Say, but Harder to Ensure