Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting at the national level this year, gaming properties have made millions and are positioned to capitalize on the coming football season while diversifying their appeal for large groups of visitors. The post Casinos Cash in on Sports Gaming Legalization appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2021

As this planning process gets underway, it is important to understand the legal landscape so as to not run afoul of federal, state, or local discrimination or privacy laws. With the development of Covid-19 vaccines, we are now planning for the new normal when we are once again permitted to gather in public.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 6, 2023

While there are no laws specifically prohibiting online gambling, the state government has not yet legalized or regulated it. However, there are legal alternatives for online gambling in Texas that players can enjoy, including sweepstakes casinos like Stake.us , Betrivers.net, Fortune Coins, and SweepSlots.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 To offer some helpful insight in what legal areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 Reading the fine print in contracts when planning an event can be tedious, but paying attention to the legal details are crucial. Smart Meetings spoke with attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers Ty M.

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Special Events

JULY 19, 2022

Follow these techniques to conduct a legal tune-up—and start making it a recurring habit to keep your business in good standing.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The legal issues for meetings and events evolve along with the world around us. Some of the big issues of 2018—the #metoo movement, terrorism and weather disasters, and new data protection standards—have brought new legal considerations for meeting professionals. For more info on how to get CE credits, click here !

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Although cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I substance at the federal level, more and more states are legalizing recreational marijuana for adult use. Since many of these states are still hammering out policy and licensing, we looked to the west to uncover travel trends from destinations who first blazed the legalization trail.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When governmental restrictions first started taking effect in response to Covid-19 , there were a number of legal questions that arose regarding whether parties could invoke force majeure provisions to postpone or cancel events. Ty Sheaks is an attorney, author and faulty legal advisor with International Association of Venue Managers.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult with a legal advisor. If you’ve got a force majeure clause you revise, and you just add Covid-19 and then the next variant of Covid-20 comes along, legally you wouldn’t be covered,” he says. post-pandemic clauses.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Read More: Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 What To Leave Out Cohen has a few suggestions for the things you leave on the negotiation room floor of your contract: Your own personal liability for any issues caused by a guest, such as room damage, and noise complaints. Are amenities and AV included in the cost?

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Discover actionable takeaways and valuable resources like templates , legal guidance , and practical solutions to implement upon returning to your office.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year, we talked tips, tricks and insights with legal professionals on negotiating event contracts and navigating the current legal landscape. We discuss the potential legal repercussions of incorporating necessary Covid protocols and how to do it safely. But we’ve anticipated this. State laws are varied.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Advice from a legal expert on how to protect your rates, avoid attrition, and manage risk. Legal eagle Barbara Dunn shares how to protect your room rates from Internet wholesalers and room poachers, avoid room block attrition fees, and manage risk and liability related to your meetings. read more.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Warning: Please note that the generated output is not legal advice. That’s the small print on the legal prompts in Spark, the meetings-specific generative-A.I. of Grimes Law Offices, LLC, the legal contracts section of the Spark platform should be approached with care. to legal work is “a given.”

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MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2016

What you need to know to keep your next event from going up in smoke now that recreational pot is being legalized in an increasing number of states. read more.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

And with the increasing legalization of the psychoactive drug, conversations around cannabis for events are at an all-time high. Nick believes the national legalization of marijuana is inevitable. If [legalization] is the case, then we’re looking at a recreational thing that would compete with alcohol,” says Nick.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

Domestic Laws And Any Legal Information When planning a corporate event, it’s important to keep domestic laws in mind. Always review any relevant legal information of any given location. It’s also a good idea to inform your attendees of any legal information about the location beforehand. Be respectful of the local customs.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

A legal review takes place before starting to use a new service in this manner. Legal vs Moral Considerations. In a similar way, they conflate legal and moral considerations.” “It might not be legally required to provide notice about the use of facial analysis in many settings. This is not the Wild Wild West.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Deciding the “choice of law provision,” or what state and who gets legal jurisdiction, may come down to common law negotiations, Sheaks said.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

Bush also says it’s important to make sure you are aware of cultural differences and legal issues in different parts of the world. The Middle East has been doing business with the West forever, but you have to be aware of women’s issues in those countries, especially when it comes to legal rights.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2018

From shielding yourself, your clients and your livelihood from data breaches and legal liability to protecting your attendees in case of an emergency, here are the apps, tips and checklists that will help keep you and everyone else safe and secure. -->.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In 2016, the recreational use of cannabis was legalized in California. and Guam, have also legalized recreational cannabis. “Humboldt is the original cannabis country, so it’s only natural that we develop this model here, close to the roots, perfect it, and then branch out.”. Seventeen other U.S. states, plus Washington, D.C.,

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

where cannabis is legal, of course. Legally, you probably can’t provide cannabis at an event, but you can make your events more 420-friendly. This might sound like it’s coming out of left field, but cannabis is an up-and-coming trend for events across the U.S.

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Special Events

APRIL 2, 2021

The Last Word with Scott Rabe of Accel Events & Tents.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2023

To bring it back to the article, do you think events should be concerned about their attendees taking legal action?” Like, ‘Legally, we can deploy our technology, but there are limits.’ This is a world where we should rely on tech to advise us on deploying legal and ethical products.” Should Companies be Concerned? “To

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

For any given event, collecting data is integral. It helps you know how successful an event was, giving you a clear idea of the turnout, as well as the earned return on investment; after all, events aren’t free.

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Leonardo

MARCH 13, 2024

The current legal grey area has increased the number of attempted lawsuits against hotels not meeting WCAG standards. In the last decade, the specifics and legalities around this have remained a grey area. Hotel websites can meet WCAG 2.2 The specific standings vary district by district.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2016

What you need to know to keep your next event from going up in smoke now that recreational pot is being legalized in an increasing number of states. read more.

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Travel Pulse

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Florida dad files suit on behalf of himself and his autistic son.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g. florist, hairstylist, DJ, etc.)

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The new contract-based permitting model allowing restaurants to operate sidewalk dining parklets in Miami Beach was upheld by a Miami-Dade County judge this week following a legal challenge brought by a small group of businesses who disputed the new model, which goes into effect Oct.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

Domestic Laws and Any Legal Information When planning a corporate event, it’s important to keep in mind the domestic laws and legal information of the destination location. By providing detailed and accurate information, you will be able to put together a successful and memorable event for everyone involved.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

The report concluded that professions seen as being made up of rule-followers (teachers, doctors and legal or financial professionals) are less likely to register late. “The result is that cities with large driving markets end up having higher-than-average percentages of people who register closer to the date of the event,” Laufgraben said.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 11, 2023

Though most states with abortion bans allow exceptions in order to save the life of the mother, doctors are struggling to understand how to keep themselves out of legal jeopardy and also provide care. Read “Doctors Fearing Legal Blowback Are Denying Life-Saving Abortions” in Bloomberg Law.) “You

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2021

The same, “ask only if you need the information” approach works with legal names. legally recognise same-sex marriage and more than?70 In addition to male/female, ask “How would you describe your gender?”. That is much nicer than “other.”. Ad provide a space for pronouns (see above). Don’t Do. “You Travel with Pride.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

I’ve included: An introduction to facial recognition and facial analysis; A timeline of recent public experiences and responses to the use of facial analysis at events; Why I think the use of this technology is misguided, ethically and legally dubious; and My conclusions. ” This is important.

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