Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. Words like prevented, impeded, hindered or delayed, are preferred rather than less specific all-encompassing terminology that may be too general in legal terms.

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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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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Key Takeaways: Event organizers are legally allowed to inquire about an attendee’s vaccination status and deny those who have not been vaccinated entry into an in-person event. To help navigate the legal challenges of mask, vaccine, and testing requirements at events, attorney Steven A.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

Legal Precedent. The conversation started out by setting a legal foundation for what is allowed and how to manage risk. “Do The legal test is “What is demonstrably necessary to protect public health?” The post The Event Vax Debate Uncovers Legal, Health and Moral Questions appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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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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Event Industry News

JUNE 25, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh and the live music industry are taking legal action to force the government to hand over the results of its live event pilot scheme. “The short-term hit is stark,” said the live event industries in a statement announcing their legal action. ” Insurance scheme.

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Techsytalk

AUGUST 29, 2021

I am excited to learn more about the risk management and legal issues event professionals face as we return to the world of in-person events…

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Lumi Global

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are an important legal requirement for companies in many jurisdictions. Here are some of the key legal requirements that companies need to be aware of when holding an AGM:

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The post Stay Legal: Essential Data Protection Know-How For Event Organisers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. Is 25 May 2018 marked off in your diary? It should be. It’s the day new data protection legislation comes into force and it affects all event organisers.

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EventSource

JANUARY 17, 2020

Deciding to get married is an exciting thing, and of course, the wedding is a lot of fun – but without taking care of the legal stuff, a wedding is just an expensive party. In Ontario there are a few things you need to have in order to make sure you are legally married. Marriage Licence.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Not only is it crucial to understand the nuances of this fast-moving technology revolution, but also its possible legal ramifications. Skift Take: Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. Wither built into their law or in their legal tradition. Canceling An Event: Force Majeure. We begin by learning about the term force majeure.

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Lumi Global

APRIL 25, 2023

One such cost is legal and regulatory compliance, which is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of virtual AGMs. Virtual Annual General Meetings (AGMs) offer many benefits, including increased flexibility and convenience, but it's important to understand the potential hidden costs associated with these types of meetings.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

The panelists and the Event Leadership Institute are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or professional services. As meeting planners try to schedule new events or rebook events canceled during the throes of the pandemic, they face a legal landscape that’s only getting trickier.

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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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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

Question: Have you ever run up against a client who suddenly stopped paying for your event services, which left you wondered what to include in your event legal contracts to protect you and your event business? Your Event Legal Contracts. How do you legally fire a client? (19:21). How do event planners get paid? (12:18).

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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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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2020

NTIA joins Industry leaders in mounting a legal challenge to the Government’s lockdown restrictions, which they say will be catastrophic to the Night Time Economy and Hospitality Sector. This is following the announcement of further restrictions being implemented within the North of England on Monday. ”

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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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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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2020

She told us: “Our legal team has reviewed the vote that was cast by a small group of Pride’s 326 members and determined this measure is not binding.

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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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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Viagogo has reached a settlement with the Fédération Romande des Consommateurs (FRC), Switzerland’s largest consumer protection organisation.

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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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EventMB

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With constantly changing guidelines and inconsistent government mandates, handling Covid testing and vaccination requirements at live events is a complex challenge fraught with potential legal minefields. Here’s what veteran event planners and legal experts recommend.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

You should always consult with your lawyer or legal advisor to create an event waiver for the best protection. Provides Flexibility Many online waiver providers offer customizable templates, which allow you to include branding and edits provided by your legal counsel. How can online waivers help your nonprofit avoid liability?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

When planning international events overseas , event professionals must take into account a host of important legal and cultural considerations. Grimes also believes it is prudent to engage local legal counsel in advance—just in case. Attorney John S. Foster of Foster, Jensen & Gulley, LLC in Atlanta, and Joshua L.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 6, 2020

For example, during our campaign, many people made suggestions about legal grounds to sue those planning to close the school. But they never offered to contact an attorney and discover whether there was indeed a legal case to make. Their ideas were plausible on the surface (certainly to a non-attorney like me). Ideas are welcome.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. There’s much to consider legally to get in-person meetings truly get going again. Waiving Responsibility. More : How Not to Get Sued If Someone Gets Sick When You Get Back to Planning.

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EventMB

JUNE 25, 2020

Will attendees accept the risk when it’s scribbled into a legal waiver? Trump’s Tulsa rally waivers expose another pitfall in the return to live events: liability. Who is liable for inevitable new cases? Recent research from DYNATA says no. Here’s our take. The post Would You Sign a Liability Waiver to Attend an Event?

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Special Events

APRIL 2, 2021

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

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Eventinterface

DECEMBER 15, 2021

IT CAN COVER LEGAL FEES Finding yourself in a heated legal battle can be terrifying, stressful, and exceptionally expensive all in one package. Liability insurance could help you pay for these legal fees should it come down to this eventuality.

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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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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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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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