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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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Preparation is the Key to Risk Management

Smart Meetings

A lawyer with 25 years of experience in hotel and group contracts, she doesn’t mince words when it comes to planners needing to take the steps necessary to handle any complications that might arise. In these cases, Delvin said, it all comes down to making sure the contract covers every eventuality. “A Lisa Sommer Devlin. Legal Risks.

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Best of 2023: Career Tips

Smart Meetings

In this article, Smart Meetings explains how meeting professionals can take control of their finances by relying less on the static nature of budget plans and better preparing for the future with financial models. Smart Meetings spoke with attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers Ty M.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

Consider the following categories of potential risks in your event planning: Regulations : Are there local or federal regulations that may impact an aspect of your event? Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Is another expected? Are you protected if things change?

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Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023

Smart Meetings

Force Majeure Clauses As we all learned over the last three years, force majeure clauses focus on liability when unforeseen circumstances impact the ability for one or both parties to perform the contracted activities. However, the more vague the wording, the harder it will be for those looking to cancel or terminate an event contract.

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Negotiating Hotel Contracts

Brightspot Incentive Events

When negotiating hotel contracts, it is fair to say things have changed. There are new rules, clauses, and regulations to be mindful of. 5 Key Tips for Negotiating Hotel Contracts. A hotel partner recently shared that you should be ready to sign a hotel contract tomorrow when you begin your sourcing process.

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The Event Vax Debate Uncovers Legal, Health and Moral Questions

Smart Meetings

“Do you think masks/no masks, vaccines/non-vaxed will or should be an addendum on contracts with venues? Do you think masks/no masks, vaccines/non-vaxxed will or should be an addendum on contracts with venues? As with everything in life, rules/ regulations are in place to address the lowest common denominator.”.

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