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Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $12.4 Million to Paralyzed Skier, Challenging Long-Standing Liability Waivers in Ski Industry

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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — A jury has awarded $12.4 million to Annie Miller, a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. This ruling represents a significant shift in the legal landscape concerning ski resorts, which have historically relied on liability waivers to shield themselves from lawsuits. Miller, then 16 years old and on a ski trip with her church group from Oklahoma, fell approximately 30 feet when she slipped from the Paradise Express lift. Her family contended that the lift operators were negligent, alleging that they failed … Read more

Kang Ho-sung Launches KHS Agency: Revolutionizing Talent Management in South Korea’s Entertainment Industry

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Seoul, South Korea — After years at the intersection of law and entertainment, Kang Ho-sung is embarking on a new venture aimed at reshaping the way South Korean celebrities are represented. As the founder and CEO of KHS Agency, Kang is focused on introducing a fresh approach to artist management that goes beyond traditional methods. Having previously served as a prosecutor and worked as an entertainment lawyer, Kang is well-acquainted with the industry’s complexities. He emphasized the need for advanced support for artists—particularly as the Korean entertainment market continues to assert itself on the global … Read more

Texas Lawmakers Push for Medical Marijuana Expansion Amid Efforts to Regulate Hemp Industry

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Austin, Texas – Lawmakers in Texas are moving to expand the state’s medical marijuana program while also considering stricter regulations on hemp products sold across the state. This legislative push aims to address both the needs of patients relying on medical cannabis and the growing unregulated hemp market that has emerged. Currently, only three licensed medical marijuana dispensaries operate in Texas, providing support to an estimated 110,000 patients since the program’s inception in 2018. Nico Richardson, CEO of Texas Original, expressed optimism about the potential expansion, stating that legislators are beginning to understand the importance … Read more