Contracts and Legal Issues

7 Essential Steps for Creating the Perfect Event RFP
Planning Tips and Trends7 Essential Steps for Creating the Perfect Event RFP
This checklist offers a clear framework and dozens of suggestions for requests for proposals —...
By Sarah J.F. Braley | May 30, 2024
Beyond Force Majeure: Legal Trends in a Post-Pandemic World
Planning Tips and TrendsBeyond Force Majeure: Legal Trends in a Post-Pandemic World
Issues to consider when putting together your latest meetings contracts.
By Jill Joerling Blood | October 10, 2023
Ask the Expert: "How Should I Phrase a Mutual Cancellation Clause?"
Planning Tips and TrendsAsk the Expert: "How Should I Phrase a Mutual Cancellation Clause?"
Jonathan Howe offers recommendations for planners looking to protect themselves — and their hotel...
By Jonathan Howe | September 5, 2023
Ask the Expert: "How Do I Protect My Group from Credit Card Surcharges?"
Planning Tips and TrendsAsk the Expert: "How Do I Protect My Group from Credit Card Surcharges?"
Jonathan Howe explains how to avoid an add-on hotel credit card fee.
By Jonathan Howe | August 15, 2023
Ask the Expert: "Do I Have to Pay When a Hotel Charges an 'Event Fee'?"
Planning Tips and TrendsAsk the Expert: "Do I Have to Pay When a Hotel Charges an 'Event Fee'?"
A meeting planner wants to know how to respond to an 8 percent "event fee" on their bill.
By Jonathan Howe | July 13, 2023
What Controversial Florida Laws Really Mean
NewsWhat Controversial Florida Laws Really Mean
Understanding the purpose and the opposing viewpoints of divisive legislation about education,...
By Loren G. Edelstein | May 23, 2023
Ask the Expert: "Can You Legally Guarantee a High Level of Service?"
Planning Tips and TrendsAsk the Expert: "Can You Legally Guarantee a High Level of Service?"
As planners struggle to ensure suppliers deliver quality service, it raises the question: Can service...
By Jonathan Howe | May 18, 2023
Ask the Expert: "How Do I Get Credit for Rooms Booked Outside Our Block?"
Planning Tips and TrendsAsk the Expert: "How Do I Get Credit for Rooms Booked Outside Our Block?"
A planner looks for advice getting credit for their attendees' bookings.
By Jonathan Howe | May 18, 2023
Events Industry Urges FTC to Stop Fraudulent Sale of Rooms, Lists
NewsEvents Industry Urges FTC to Stop Fraudulent Sale of Rooms, Lists
Association executives are testifying today in support of a rule prohibiting business impersonation.
By Loren G. Edelstein | May 4, 2023
How the Events Industry Is Responding to State Abortion Bans
IndustryHow the Events Industry Is Responding to State Abortion Bans
The debate over women’s reproductive rights intensifies as Florida signs a 6-week ban into law.
By Loren G. Edelstein | April 14, 2023
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