Laws, policies, and plans. A firm understanding of these types of guidelines can make or break the success of an event.For example, consider the next event you host at a large arena or auditorium. The presence of outdated or unsafe railings and steps could expose the university to legal liability and your guests to the risk of injury. Preventing problems that can arise from such circumstances starts with understanding a university’s legal responsibility. This month our cover story is “A Legal Liability Primer for Special Events Professionals.”