This document provides a summary of a presentation by Joshua Grimes on contract essentials for the recovering meetings industry. The presentation covers [1] negotiating strategies that consider accountability laws, form contracts, priorities, and contingencies. It also discusses [2] including provisions to help customers comply with accountability policies and limiting extra hotel fees. The presentation aims to help planners and suppliers create effective contracts during the economic recovery.
The document discusses fiduciary duty in several contexts. It begins by summarizing Mark Hurd's career as CEO of HP and his resignation following a sexual harassment complaint. This led to a shareholder lawsuit alleging HP's board breached its fiduciary duty by approving a large severance package for Hurd. The document then examines fiduciary duties of corporate officers and directors, as well as between spouses. It analyzes fiduciary duty questions around Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme and the divorce of LA Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt.
The document compares common law fraud remedies, state franchise investment laws, and state consumer protection ("Little FTC") acts regarding misrepresentations in franchise offerings. It discusses elements of claims under each, including reliance, scienter, remedies, and defenses. It also covers personal liability for officers/directors and choice of law/venue clauses. The purpose is to analyze legal protections and risks around misrepresentations in franchise sales across different areas of law.
MBA Compliance Essentials: Vendor Management Resource GuideMBAMortgage
The MBA Compliance Essentials Vendor Management Resource Guide™ is a part of the MBA Compliance Essentials Program, which includes deep-dive webinars and comprehensive resource guides to serve as base for the development of your company's policies and procedures in these important areas. This is only a sample purchase the full Resource Guide at www.campusmba.org
STRATEGIC BRAND CONSULTANTS LAW FIRMSMARKETING PROPOSALJaco Bindemann
This document provides information on 10 law firm competitors in Cape Town, South Africa. For each competitor, it outlines their years in service, what makes them unique, their specialty areas, and media usage. The competitors range in years of service from 10 to 40 years. They specialize in a variety of legal areas such as litigation, commercial law, property law, family law, and labor law. The document appears to be a landscape analysis of competitors for a law firm considering marketing proposals.
This document discusses problems with the lack of oversight in the structured settlement secondary and tertiary markets. It notes that while structured settlement protection acts were intended to protect recipients, they are deficient in key areas. The first problem discussed is the lack of regulation of participants in these markets, including those who solicit recipients, advise them on sales, advise investors, or provide financial advice. Unlike other financial services, there are no licensing, background check, or continuing education requirements for intermediaries. This raises questions about the legitimacy and accountability of market participants. The document argues that insurance-style regulation is needed to protect consumers in these markets.
Non-competition and Non-solicitation ProvisionsKevin Learned
In this seminar we analyzed non-competition and non-solicitation provisions in the contexts of M&A transactions, employee/consultant relationships and subcontracting agreements. We addressed issues that arise in the drafting and negotiation of these provisions, as well as issues related to enforcement and litigation, with a particular emphasis on issues impacting federal service contractors who operate in the DC/MD/VA region.
Insider Lease Agreements (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankru...Financial Poise
It is a common play in real estate to create a separate operating entity to serve as a tenant and execute a lease between the owner of the property and himself. Typically, this happens in assets which serve as a real estate-based business, such as a retail property. The structured enables the operator to reduce the taxable income of the business and also provide a liability shield for the property owner.
This arrangement can lead to some ethical issues, should the property owner become distressed. For example, is the lease amount above market and therefore being used to inflate the property valuation? Is rent actually being paid? Is there a proper lease in place or just an internal handshake? Attorneys need to understand the set-up in order to know what is in bounds and what is outside the lines.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/insider-lease-agreements-2021/
5 years later General Growth bankruptcy case still resonatesSamantha Rothman
Samantha J. Rothman and Professors Douglas Baird and Joseph Pagliari Jr. discuss how the General Growth bankruptcy case has impacted SPEs, in theory and in practice.
The document discusses fiduciary duty in several contexts. It begins by summarizing Mark Hurd's career as CEO of HP and his resignation following a sexual harassment complaint. This led to a shareholder lawsuit alleging HP's board breached its fiduciary duty by approving a large severance package for Hurd. The document then examines fiduciary duties of corporate officers and directors, as well as between spouses. It analyzes fiduciary duty questions around Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme and the divorce of LA Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt.
The document compares common law fraud remedies, state franchise investment laws, and state consumer protection ("Little FTC") acts regarding misrepresentations in franchise offerings. It discusses elements of claims under each, including reliance, scienter, remedies, and defenses. It also covers personal liability for officers/directors and choice of law/venue clauses. The purpose is to analyze legal protections and risks around misrepresentations in franchise sales across different areas of law.
MBA Compliance Essentials: Vendor Management Resource GuideMBAMortgage
The MBA Compliance Essentials Vendor Management Resource Guide™ is a part of the MBA Compliance Essentials Program, which includes deep-dive webinars and comprehensive resource guides to serve as base for the development of your company's policies and procedures in these important areas. This is only a sample purchase the full Resource Guide at www.campusmba.org
STRATEGIC BRAND CONSULTANTS LAW FIRMSMARKETING PROPOSALJaco Bindemann
This document provides information on 10 law firm competitors in Cape Town, South Africa. For each competitor, it outlines their years in service, what makes them unique, their specialty areas, and media usage. The competitors range in years of service from 10 to 40 years. They specialize in a variety of legal areas such as litigation, commercial law, property law, family law, and labor law. The document appears to be a landscape analysis of competitors for a law firm considering marketing proposals.
This document discusses problems with the lack of oversight in the structured settlement secondary and tertiary markets. It notes that while structured settlement protection acts were intended to protect recipients, they are deficient in key areas. The first problem discussed is the lack of regulation of participants in these markets, including those who solicit recipients, advise them on sales, advise investors, or provide financial advice. Unlike other financial services, there are no licensing, background check, or continuing education requirements for intermediaries. This raises questions about the legitimacy and accountability of market participants. The document argues that insurance-style regulation is needed to protect consumers in these markets.
Non-competition and Non-solicitation ProvisionsKevin Learned
In this seminar we analyzed non-competition and non-solicitation provisions in the contexts of M&A transactions, employee/consultant relationships and subcontracting agreements. We addressed issues that arise in the drafting and negotiation of these provisions, as well as issues related to enforcement and litigation, with a particular emphasis on issues impacting federal service contractors who operate in the DC/MD/VA region.
Insider Lease Agreements (Series: Fairness Issues in Real Estate-Based Bankru...Financial Poise
It is a common play in real estate to create a separate operating entity to serve as a tenant and execute a lease between the owner of the property and himself. Typically, this happens in assets which serve as a real estate-based business, such as a retail property. The structured enables the operator to reduce the taxable income of the business and also provide a liability shield for the property owner.
This arrangement can lead to some ethical issues, should the property owner become distressed. For example, is the lease amount above market and therefore being used to inflate the property valuation? Is rent actually being paid? Is there a proper lease in place or just an internal handshake? Attorneys need to understand the set-up in order to know what is in bounds and what is outside the lines.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to:https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/insider-lease-agreements-2021/
5 years later General Growth bankruptcy case still resonatesSamantha Rothman
Samantha J. Rothman and Professors Douglas Baird and Joseph Pagliari Jr. discuss how the General Growth bankruptcy case has impacted SPEs, in theory and in practice.
This document discusses legal ethics and professional liability for attorneys. It covers the basics of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and legal malpractice. The key elements of breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice are outlined. The document also discusses an attorney's fiduciary duties to clients, including loyalty, confidentiality, safekeeping property, independent judgment, and communication. Missouri's rules of professional conduct are examined, specifically those pertaining to competence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, supervision of non-lawyers, and discipline.
Jim Holden, Indiana - The Unfair Claims Settlement Practices ActJames Holden
Jim Holden has extensive experience in public service including as a deputy insurance commissioner for Indiana where he specialized in litigation against unfair claims practices against consumers. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners introduced the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to establish standards within the insurance industry and protect consumers from misrepresentation, deception, and slow payments by insurance carriers. Most U.S. states have adopted this model act, which can impose penalties up to $25,000 on violating insurance companies.
P.F. Chang's suffered losses after a data breach when its insurer denied coverage for PCI-DSS fines imposed by its payment processor. A court upheld the denial, finding the fines were contractual obligations excluded from coverage. This case highlights the need to carefully review cyber policies to ensure PCI-DSS assessments arising from merchant agreements are explicitly covered, as contractual liabilities are generally excluded and this can be a significant source of loss. Policies may also limit PCI-DSS coverage in various ways, so close examination is required to understand available coverage for these assessments.
This document summarizes the services provided by IDShield, an identity protection company. IDShield monitors members' identities from multiple sources, including social media, to detect any changes. If an issue is detected, members are immediately notified by email. IDShield specialists are available 24/7 to answer questions and provide counseling in the event of an identity theft emergency. If identity theft occurs, IDShield works with investigative partner Kroll to immediately begin restoring the member's identity. The document compares IDShield's individual and family plans to a competitor's offerings and notes IDShield's $5 million service guarantee.
1) CPAs and other financial professionals are now considered fiduciaries under new regulations, requiring them to put their clients' interests first.
2) Record keeping is crucial to demonstrate that all work was conducted within compliance guidelines, including documenting all client meetings and the process for insurance transactions.
3) A lawsuit awarded $14.2 million to a plaintiff after two reputable firms provided dramatically different calculations for life insurance premiums to maintain the same benefits, illustrating the risks of relying on common industry practices. Proper application of prudent investor principles could have avoided litigation.
This document provides an overview of the legal services offered by the law firm McIntyreThanasides, including personal injury, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, traffic law, trucking accidents, wrongful death, bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and DUI defense. The firm has offices in Tampa and Sarasota, Florida and represents clients throughout west central Florida.
Tom Rafferty has over 30 years of experience representing clients in workouts, reorganizations, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. He has handled cases involving leases, judgments, bankruptcies, and workouts for lessors, creditors, debtors, and trustees. Some notable representations include acquiring a $350 million trucking company, selling a $115 million plastic manufacturer, and representing trustees in operating and selling properties. He is admitted to practice in federal courts in Maryland, Delaware, New York, Florida, and others.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on wedding laws and business entities:
1. It discusses choosing the proper business entity to limit legal and tax liability, such as corporations and LLCs.
2. It covers basic contract law concepts like representations, warranties, force majeure, and when to involve an attorney in reviewing contracts.
3. Examples are given of wedding professionals who have been sued, such as a caterer who failed to provide adequate food and a florist who provided the wrong colored flowers.
Prepaid legal services have existed since the early 1900s but have grown in popularity and acceptance over recent decades. They provide individuals and employees access to basic legal services through an affordable monthly fee, similar to insurance. While initially seen as a novelty, prepaid legal services are now an established product with over 1 million subscribers. Insurance agents can expand their offerings and commissions by marketing prepaid legal services, as it provides a valuable employee benefit and complements estate planning services. As the legal and regulatory landscape changes, prepaid legal presents a new opportunity for agents to explore.
ACTEC Journal - Practical Guidance For Trustee Risk Managementlwolven
This document discusses the increasing risks and responsibilities faced by trustees. It notes that fiduciary litigation is on the rise as beneficiaries more frequently seek legal recourse for perceived wrongs. Even attorneys well-versed in fiduciary law are sometimes hesitant to take on trustee roles given the liability risks. The document outlines the duties and standards required of trustees, including acting with ordinary prudence. It also discusses scenarios where trustees can face liability, such as for environmental contamination on trust property or failing to identify imprudent investments.
This document discusses common business problems that arise in estate administration, including family feuds over control of family businesses, failure to adequately plan for transferring ownership between generations, and unclear records of business ownership. It notes that without proper planning, family businesses often end up being sold to outside parties in order to raise cash to pay estate taxes. The document recommends establishing buy-sell agreements that resolve disputes over business valuation and control in advance, maintaining clear corporate records of ownership, and showing consistent profits to justify a high valuation if the business needs to be sold.
odat Law Group, P.A. is an established law firm serving Bradenton, Brandon, Ellenton, Englewood, North Port, Palmetto, Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Sun City, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Venice since 1994.
Robert Murphy is a consumer rights attorney located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida who has over 25 years of experience litigating consumer protection cases involving issues such as fair debt collection, credit reporting, privacy rights, and fraud. His practice focuses on representing clients in individual and class action lawsuits against businesses under federal and state consumer protection laws. Murphy received his law degree from the University of Florida and is admitted to practice law in both Florida and Georgia.
A local business was interested in partnering with a seemingly successful attorney but decided to conduct a due diligence investigation first. The investigation uncovered that the attorney had been charged with 18 counts of fraud, including money laundering and making false statements, resulting in criminal convictions and jail time. As a result, the local business declined to pursue the partnership to avoid reputational damage. Due diligence investigations are an important part of mergers and acquisitions to uncover potential risks, as even small issues found can end deals or cause large financial losses later on. While they add cost upfront, they are minor compared to issues that may be discovered after a deal is completed.
Based in Houston, Charles Maurice Stam serves as an associate attorney with Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC. A member of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas, Charles M. Stam is particularly skilled in litigation related to corporate recoveries, among other practice areas.
Collaborative work leidy-poveda_&_eduar_giraldo[1] finishEduar Ferney
This document provides an overview of linguistic morphology, focusing on word construction through derivation and inflection. It discusses how words are formed from morphemes, which are the smallest units of language meaning. Words can be composed of a single morpheme or multiple morphemes. Morphemes are then classified as either free morphemes, which can stand alone as words, or bound morphemes/affixes, which must be attached to other morphemes. The document outlines the processes of derivation, where new words are formed, and inflection, where a lexeme is modified to express aspects like tense, number, or person. It provides examples of prefixes, suffixes, and other affixes and how
The document provides information about various word formation processes including clipping, compounding, reduplication, and conversion. It contains 30 multiple choice questions about these topics with explanations and examples. The key points are:
1. Clipping is the process of shortening a word by removing letters from the start, middle or end without changing the meaning.
2. Compounding involves combining two or more free morphemes to form a new word.
3. Reduplication forms new words by duplicating all or part of an existing word. There are categories like rhyming, ablaut and exact.
4. Conversion changes the grammatical class of a word without altering the spelling or pronunciation, such
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help relax the body and lift the mood.
This document discusses legal ethics and professional liability for attorneys. It covers the basics of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and legal malpractice. The key elements of breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice are outlined. The document also discusses an attorney's fiduciary duties to clients, including loyalty, confidentiality, safekeeping property, independent judgment, and communication. Missouri's rules of professional conduct are examined, specifically those pertaining to competence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, supervision of non-lawyers, and discipline.
Jim Holden, Indiana - The Unfair Claims Settlement Practices ActJames Holden
Jim Holden has extensive experience in public service including as a deputy insurance commissioner for Indiana where he specialized in litigation against unfair claims practices against consumers. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners introduced the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to establish standards within the insurance industry and protect consumers from misrepresentation, deception, and slow payments by insurance carriers. Most U.S. states have adopted this model act, which can impose penalties up to $25,000 on violating insurance companies.
P.F. Chang's suffered losses after a data breach when its insurer denied coverage for PCI-DSS fines imposed by its payment processor. A court upheld the denial, finding the fines were contractual obligations excluded from coverage. This case highlights the need to carefully review cyber policies to ensure PCI-DSS assessments arising from merchant agreements are explicitly covered, as contractual liabilities are generally excluded and this can be a significant source of loss. Policies may also limit PCI-DSS coverage in various ways, so close examination is required to understand available coverage for these assessments.
This document summarizes the services provided by IDShield, an identity protection company. IDShield monitors members' identities from multiple sources, including social media, to detect any changes. If an issue is detected, members are immediately notified by email. IDShield specialists are available 24/7 to answer questions and provide counseling in the event of an identity theft emergency. If identity theft occurs, IDShield works with investigative partner Kroll to immediately begin restoring the member's identity. The document compares IDShield's individual and family plans to a competitor's offerings and notes IDShield's $5 million service guarantee.
1) CPAs and other financial professionals are now considered fiduciaries under new regulations, requiring them to put their clients' interests first.
2) Record keeping is crucial to demonstrate that all work was conducted within compliance guidelines, including documenting all client meetings and the process for insurance transactions.
3) A lawsuit awarded $14.2 million to a plaintiff after two reputable firms provided dramatically different calculations for life insurance premiums to maintain the same benefits, illustrating the risks of relying on common industry practices. Proper application of prudent investor principles could have avoided litigation.
This document provides an overview of the legal services offered by the law firm McIntyreThanasides, including personal injury, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, traffic law, trucking accidents, wrongful death, bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and DUI defense. The firm has offices in Tampa and Sarasota, Florida and represents clients throughout west central Florida.
Tom Rafferty has over 30 years of experience representing clients in workouts, reorganizations, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. He has handled cases involving leases, judgments, bankruptcies, and workouts for lessors, creditors, debtors, and trustees. Some notable representations include acquiring a $350 million trucking company, selling a $115 million plastic manufacturer, and representing trustees in operating and selling properties. He is admitted to practice in federal courts in Maryland, Delaware, New York, Florida, and others.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on wedding laws and business entities:
1. It discusses choosing the proper business entity to limit legal and tax liability, such as corporations and LLCs.
2. It covers basic contract law concepts like representations, warranties, force majeure, and when to involve an attorney in reviewing contracts.
3. Examples are given of wedding professionals who have been sued, such as a caterer who failed to provide adequate food and a florist who provided the wrong colored flowers.
Prepaid legal services have existed since the early 1900s but have grown in popularity and acceptance over recent decades. They provide individuals and employees access to basic legal services through an affordable monthly fee, similar to insurance. While initially seen as a novelty, prepaid legal services are now an established product with over 1 million subscribers. Insurance agents can expand their offerings and commissions by marketing prepaid legal services, as it provides a valuable employee benefit and complements estate planning services. As the legal and regulatory landscape changes, prepaid legal presents a new opportunity for agents to explore.
ACTEC Journal - Practical Guidance For Trustee Risk Managementlwolven
This document discusses the increasing risks and responsibilities faced by trustees. It notes that fiduciary litigation is on the rise as beneficiaries more frequently seek legal recourse for perceived wrongs. Even attorneys well-versed in fiduciary law are sometimes hesitant to take on trustee roles given the liability risks. The document outlines the duties and standards required of trustees, including acting with ordinary prudence. It also discusses scenarios where trustees can face liability, such as for environmental contamination on trust property or failing to identify imprudent investments.
This document discusses common business problems that arise in estate administration, including family feuds over control of family businesses, failure to adequately plan for transferring ownership between generations, and unclear records of business ownership. It notes that without proper planning, family businesses often end up being sold to outside parties in order to raise cash to pay estate taxes. The document recommends establishing buy-sell agreements that resolve disputes over business valuation and control in advance, maintaining clear corporate records of ownership, and showing consistent profits to justify a high valuation if the business needs to be sold.
odat Law Group, P.A. is an established law firm serving Bradenton, Brandon, Ellenton, Englewood, North Port, Palmetto, Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Sun City, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Venice since 1994.
Robert Murphy is a consumer rights attorney located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida who has over 25 years of experience litigating consumer protection cases involving issues such as fair debt collection, credit reporting, privacy rights, and fraud. His practice focuses on representing clients in individual and class action lawsuits against businesses under federal and state consumer protection laws. Murphy received his law degree from the University of Florida and is admitted to practice law in both Florida and Georgia.
A local business was interested in partnering with a seemingly successful attorney but decided to conduct a due diligence investigation first. The investigation uncovered that the attorney had been charged with 18 counts of fraud, including money laundering and making false statements, resulting in criminal convictions and jail time. As a result, the local business declined to pursue the partnership to avoid reputational damage. Due diligence investigations are an important part of mergers and acquisitions to uncover potential risks, as even small issues found can end deals or cause large financial losses later on. While they add cost upfront, they are minor compared to issues that may be discovered after a deal is completed.
Based in Houston, Charles Maurice Stam serves as an associate attorney with Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC. A member of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas, Charles M. Stam is particularly skilled in litigation related to corporate recoveries, among other practice areas.
Collaborative work leidy-poveda_&_eduar_giraldo[1] finishEduar Ferney
This document provides an overview of linguistic morphology, focusing on word construction through derivation and inflection. It discusses how words are formed from morphemes, which are the smallest units of language meaning. Words can be composed of a single morpheme or multiple morphemes. Morphemes are then classified as either free morphemes, which can stand alone as words, or bound morphemes/affixes, which must be attached to other morphemes. The document outlines the processes of derivation, where new words are formed, and inflection, where a lexeme is modified to express aspects like tense, number, or person. It provides examples of prefixes, suffixes, and other affixes and how
The document provides information about various word formation processes including clipping, compounding, reduplication, and conversion. It contains 30 multiple choice questions about these topics with explanations and examples. The key points are:
1. Clipping is the process of shortening a word by removing letters from the start, middle or end without changing the meaning.
2. Compounding involves combining two or more free morphemes to form a new word.
3. Reduplication forms new words by duplicating all or part of an existing word. There are categories like rhyming, ablaut and exact.
4. Conversion changes the grammatical class of a word without altering the spelling or pronunciation, such
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help relax the body and lift the mood.
The document discusses phonetics and the English language. It begins with a poem highlighting complexities in English pronunciation. It then provides an overview of the International Phonetic Alphabet and describes how it is used to identify speech sounds. The document discusses where sounds are formed in the vocal tract and lists examples of consonants and vowels. It also discusses the work of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in establishing Grimm's Law, which describes sound correspondences between ancestral Proto-Indo-European and its descendant languages like Germanic. Examples are provided to illustrate Grimm's Law. The document concludes with brief discussions of phonemes versus allophones and applications of phonetics.
The document discusses the discovery and analysis of Sanskrit and its connection to other Indo-European languages. It outlines Grimm's Law, which describes predictable sound changes between Proto-Indo-European and the early Germanic languages. The Kurgan hypothesis proposes that the original Indo-Europeans inhabited the Eurasian Steppes north of the Caspian Sea between 5,000-3,000 BCE and spread their languages to Europe and parts of Asia.
GRIMM is a new approach to brand storytelling for the 21st century that focuses on engaging consumers and allowing stories to unfold across multiple platforms. It recognizes that consumers now control their media experiences and seeks to provide an evolving narrative that consumers can pull together themselves from different touchpoints. The approach involves developing a strong brand story, understanding target audiences, and using transmedia planning to tell the story through different channels in a way that generates communities where consumers share and contribute to the brand narrative. GRIMM aims to be the designer and enabler of modern brand stories through bringing together storytellers, strategists, creatives and researchers to craft the best story and most effective way to distribute it.
The document discusses Grimm's Law and Verner's Law, two important sound changes that occurred in Proto-Germanic. Grimm's Law describes how Proto-Indo-European voiceless stops became voiceless spirants, and voiced stops became voiced spirants or unaspirated stops in Proto-Germanic. Verner's Law provides an exception, explaining that Proto-Indo-European stops became fricatives if they were word-initial or preceded by an accented syllable, but remained stops otherwise. Together these laws help explain differences between related words in Germanic and other Indo-European languages.
Seller financing options are discussed as an alternative to traditional mortgages. Three main options are covered: lease options, contracts for deed, and installment land contracts. Legal and real estate professionals provide guidance on properly structuring and closing these types of transactions. Education is emphasized as key to ensuring the credibility and comfort of all parties involved.
The document discusses characteristics of an ideal real estate lawyer according to Jay Greenfield. An ideal lawyer is extremely responsive to client needs, proactively addresses issues to keep transactions moving forward, and zealously protects client interests while moving deals forward. Jay stresses the importance of adapting to individual client needs and managing client expectations regarding timelines and costs. He believes lawyers should take ownership of transactions rather than just processing deals. The document provides background on Jay's experience and reasons for choosing a boutique law firm over large firms to allow him to directly serve clients as the type of lawyer he strives to be.
Business law is essential for businesses to operate successfully within legal boundaries. It provides rules for areas like forming business entities, contracts, transactions, intellectual property, employment, and more. Understanding business law helps owners make choices to comply with regulations and avoid costly litigation. It also establishes standards for fair market participation and efficient business interactions. Overall, business law creates a structured legal system that supports commerce.
Exponential expansion in the use of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) has placed a powerful tool in the hands of general counsel — one that they use with uneven skill. Here are the pitfalls to avoid and the keys to making RFPs clear, fair and effective.
PYA Principal Jim Lloyd was among the faculty who spoke at the 2013 Mid-South Commercial Law Institute during a panel discussion on “Healthcare Facilities in Bankruptcy.” The presentation provided an overview of healthcare facilities and key issues, healthcare regulatory environment, valuation of healthcare facilities, and red flags for healthcare businesses in bankruptcy or distress.
we recognize that the law can appear daunting and intricate. Our primary objective is to bridge the divide between legal professionals and the general public by demystifying complex legal concepts and presenting them in easily understandable language. Whether you're a law student, a practicing attorney, or an individual in search of legal guidance, our blog is tailored to cater to your specific needs.
This document provides information about Robert Mittleman and the services his company offers related to real estate investing and transactions. It begins with an overview of Robert Mittleman's background and experience in real estate, mortgage lending, title services, and foreclosure issues. It then lists several services offered, including short sale processing, note purchase due diligence, transactional funding, education/consulting, and transaction management. The document emphasizes the importance of due diligence and discusses challenges with short sales. It also provides information on fiduciary duty and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act regarding privacy of personal financial information.
The document discusses the top mistakes made in contracts. Some of the key mistakes highlighted include failing to adequately investigate future business partners, not conducting proper due diligence, and not having a lawyer review contracts. It emphasizes that all terms of a contract should be negotiated carefully and nothing should be assumed, as assumptions can be harmful. All details, even small ones, should be explicitly defined in the contract to avoid disputes down the road.
How To Negotiate Contracts by Brian BurtBrian J. Burt
The document provides tips on negotiating contracts effectively. It discusses the importance of preparation, understanding objectives and leverage, engaging productively with the other side, and capturing the agreed upon business terms accurately in the written contract. It also emphasizes the need to structure contracts in a way that limits liability and resolves potential disputes. Even "boilerplate" legal provisions are important to address issues like amendments, notices, successors and assigns, and more. The overall message is that contracts require careful negotiation and drafting to fully reflect the business deal and protect all parties involved.
CompuPay is a leading payroll and HR services provider that has served businesses since 1980 by providing affordable payroll solutions. The document discusses unclaimed or abandoned property laws, known as escheatment laws, which require businesses to report and turn over unclaimed property like uncashed checks to state authorities after a specified dormancy period. Failure to comply with these laws can result in penalties and fines. The summary defines unclaimed property and explains the reporting and auditing processes required by state escheatment laws.
Chaim citronenbaum | A Brief Introduction of Real EstateChaim Citronenbaum
The document provides an overview of the real estate industry. It discusses the various types of real estate properties including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural. It also outlines the different careers within real estate like brokerage, appraisal, property management, and financing. The document then covers topics like agency relationships, home ownership concepts, real estate brokerages, and the laws and regulations that govern the industry.
The document discusses various legal agreements and provisions that are important for businesses to address, including operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, purchasing real estate, and protecting trade secrets. It emphasizes getting contracts in writing and properly executing them to protect business owners and assets. Specific types of agreements covered include LLC operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, work for hire contracts, and compliance with home solicitation sales acts.
Independent Contractors In MassachusettsMichael Gove
This document summarizes Attorney Michael Gove's presentation on Massachusetts' independent contractor law (G.L. c. 149, § 148B) to the Employers Association of the NorthEast. It discusses the ABC test used to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor, factors considered in each part of the test, examples of how courts have applied the test, consequences of misclassifying employees, and penalties for violations.
This document provides information about legal structures and regulations for starting a small business. It discusses the main legal structures including sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation (regular and S-corporation), and limited liability company. For each structure, it outlines factors like legal liability, taxation, administrative costs, and advantages/disadvantages. The document also lists state licensing agencies for different business types and outlines general legal and regulatory requirements for businesses like obtaining licenses, permits, tax registrations and complying with labor laws.
We recognize the amazing potential for business in Cameroon... However, American businesses and AmCham members encounter difficulties doing business in Cameroon. According to UN statistics, the United States is the leading investor in Cameroon in terms of dollars invested but enforcing contracts and corruption deters potential investors and impedes development.
This document discusses various aspects of real estate agency relationships and duties. It covers topics like dual agency, limited representation, disclosure requirements, and termination of agency. It also warns of potential issues with dual agency like conflicts of interest that could lead to legal claims from clients. Overall, the document provides an overview of important legal and ethical considerations regarding agency in real estate transactions.
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The Law of Companies/Corporations
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The essential characteristics of a ‘company’ and why they are important.
The different types of business structures available, in particular companies, and when can they be used to meet the needs of business & society.
The main duties imposed upon the directors of a company.
The concepts of insolvency and insider trading.
The way companies can be wound-up.
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Business Structures
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Trader
Partnership
Joint
Venture
Incorporated
Associations
Trust
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Proprietary
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Seek the advice of a good accountant & lawyer when considering what form of business structure you may want to set-up. The main consideration should be liability – Not taxation. Thus, this message applies to today’s lecture and next weeks! Strategic planning is the key to business success.
44% of businesses fail in the first 3 years
Failing to plan, is planning to fail!
See separate mind-map on the types of companies in those lecture slides when available
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Josh Grimes Handout 11-7-11
1. GRIMES LAW OFFICES, LLC
www.GrimesLaw.org
123 SOUTH BROAD STREET Tel: (215) 772-5070
28TH FLOOR Fax: (215) 772-5072
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19109
CONTRACT ESSENTIALS
for a
RECOVERING ECONOMY
& MEETINGS INDUSTRY
______________________________
Presented By:
JOSHUA L. GRIMES, ESQUIRE
Attorney At Law
GRIMES LAW OFFICES, LLC
_____________________________________________________
Joshua Grimes Grimes Law Offices
JoshuaGrimes
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2. GRIMES LAW OFFICES, LLC
www.GrimesLaw.org
123 SOUTH BROAD STREET Tel: (215) 772-5070
28TH FLOOR Fax: (215) 772-5072
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19109
JOSHUA L. GRIMES
Admitted in DC, NJ, PA
E-Mail: GrimesJ@GrimesLaw.org
BIOGRAPHY OF JOSHUA L. GRIMES, ESQUIRE
Joshua L. Grimes, Managing Attorney of Grimes Law Offices, LLC in Washington, DC and Philadelphia,
specializes in serving the hospitality industry. Among his clients are meeting and event planners,
corporations, associations, hotels, restaurants, convention and conference facilities, and tour operators.
In his law practice, Mr. Grimes meets the specialized legal needs of hospitality industry professionals.
His work on behalf of associations and meeting and event planners ranges from incorporation issues to
association governance, attrition mitigation, liquor liability, contract drafting and review, employment
issues, and ADA compliance. Mr. Grimes’ advice helps planners protect themselves and their
organizations from potential risks and damages, and thereby reduce the likelihood that they will face
costly legal problems in their work.
Mr. Grimes also represents hotels, tour operators, convention centers and meeting facilities. His work for
hotels includes contract negotiation, franchise and management agreements, property sales, labor issues,
and civil litigation. Mr. Grimes was in charge of legal matters for the opening of the Pennsylvania
Convention Center.
A former aide to ex-Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell, Mr. Grimes is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys. He is also a member of MPI, and the Lower
Merion Township (PA) Zoning Hearing Board.
A frequent author and speaker on hospitality law topics, Mr. Grimes was an Adjunct Professor of
Hospitality Law in the Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management from
1999-2006. His articles are featured in publications such as Convene, Corporate Meetings & Incentives,
The Meeting Professional, Lodging Hospitality, Successful Meetings, Association Trends, Event
Solutions, and Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine.
Mr. Grimes is a Platinum Series Speaker for Meeting Professionals International, and a Best In Class
Speaker for the Professional Convention Management Association. His presentations are frequently
offered at chapter meetings of MPI and PCMA throughout the United States and Canada.
Mr. Grimes is a featured speaker at major hospitality industry meetings as well. He recently spoke at
MPI’s Gulf Meetings and Events Conference in Dubai and the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel, and
Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) in Abu Dhabi. Mr. Grimes has also presented for the American Society
of Association Executives (ASAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the Professional
Convention Management Association (PCMA), the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association
International (HSMAI), the International Association for Exposition Management (IAEM), the
International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM), the International Special Events Society
(ISES), the Association of Collegiate and College Events Directors - International (ACCED-I), and
the Canadian Association of Exposition Management.
Mr. Grimes is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and The George Washington University
National Law Center. He is admitted to the Bars of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of
Columbia.
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4. Accountability Laws
TARP / Federal Stimulus &
Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Intended to Ensure “Responsible”
Spending by Corporations & Associations.
Mandates Becoming Industry “Best
Practices.”
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What To Do (1):
Understand that Accountability Requirements
Are Becoming “Best Practices” Applicable to All
Companies & Associations.
Create Written Meeting, Entertainment & Travel
Policies.
Focus on Business Rationale For Expenditures.
Board of Directors Should Adopt Policies.
Post Policies on Website.
Consider Alcohol Policy Also.
Follow Sarbanes-Oxley Practices – Show ROI.
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What To Do (2):
Draft Contracts that Work -- Not Just
Papers Full of Fine Print.
Consider Appearances, Not Just Strict
Legal Compliance.
Create Written Record of Expenditures &
Justifications, Including ROI & Competing
Bids.
Preserve Records.
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5. Role of Suppliers:
Understand Customers’ Accountability
Obligations; Instruct Employees.
Create Practices & Procedures to Assist
Customers With Compliance.
Compare to Pharma Rules.
Obtain Customers’ Expenditure Policies &
Other Policies Applicable to Your
Services.
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Contract Provision – Planners
(Clause #1)
“Supplier acknowledges that it has been
provided with Company’s policies
regarding the following: (i) Meetings &
Events; (ii) Travel; (iii) Alcohol; and (iv)
Conflicts of Interest. Supplier agrees to
use reasonable efforts to assist Company
in complying with these policies, including
providing its goods and services in
compliance with such policies.”
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Contract Provision – Suppliers
(Clause #2)
“Supplier will use reasonable efforts to
assist the Company in complying with its
corporate policies as furnished to Supplier;
provided, that Supplier will not be liable to
the Company or any other party for failure
to adhere to the Company’s corporate
policies, except due to Supplier’s willful
misconduct or gross negligence.”
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6. Room Rates
“A La Carte” Pricing.
Specify What’s Included.
No Additional Fees Provision.
Negotiating the Best Rates.
Pricing Compared to Internet
Discounters.
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Sample Extra Charges Provision
(Clause #3)
The room rate(s) and other charges and fees specified
in this Agreement (plus applicable taxes) shall be the
only mandatory fees or charges assessed by the Hotel
in order for the Group’s guests to check into a guest
room. Unless otherwise agreed by the Group in
advance (in this Agreement or elsewhere), the Hotel
may not require that a guest pay a mandatory “resort
fee”, telephone surcharge, or any other additional
amount in order to obtain a room (though such charges
may be imposed with the agreement of Group (in its
sole discretion) at reasonable rates for services actually
rendered).
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New Attrition / Performance
Damage Clauses
Traditional Attrition & Cancellation:
Permitted Slippage.
Customer Paid Lost Profits as Liquidated
Damages on Each Empty Room.
New Attrition & Cancellation:
Hotel Places Agreed-Upon Minimum For
Rooms and F&B Spending.
If Minimum Not Achieved, Group Makes Up
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7. Benefits of New Approach
Total Spending Commitment Easy to
Understand.
Damages Calculation Also Easy: % of
Unspent Funding Commitment.
Same Formula For Rooms and F&B
Attrition.
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Challenges of New Approach
Agreeing on $ Value of Rooms Commitment.
Should Damages Equal a % of the
Commitment?
Is There Be a Duty for the Venue to Rebook &
Credit Group?
Still Need to Audit & Verify That All Group
Members Counted in the Block.
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New Hotel Performance Damages
Clause – Revised (Clause #4)
“The Total Sleeping Room Nights Reserved on page
1 of this Agreement will generate $53,523.36 revenue
for Hotel (“Anticipated Room Revenue”). In the event
that Group does not use all of the sleeping rooms in
its Room Block, you agree that the Hotel will suffer
damages. Therefore, the parties agree that if the
contracted event is held as scheduled, Hotel will not
seek damages for Group’s failure to use and pay for
the Total Sleeping Room Nights Reserved on page 1
if Group achieves a minimum of 80% of the
Anticipated Room Revenue ($42,818.69).
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8. New Hotel Performance Damages
Clause (2)
Should Group fall below this amount, Group
agrees to pay to Hotel as reasonable liquidated
damages and not a penalty, 70% of the
difference between 80% of the Anticipated
Room Revenue and the actualized guest room
revenue received by Hotel for rooms used and
paid for as part of the official Room Block, plus
any applicable taxes as a reasonable estimate
of the Hotel’s losses on sleeping rooms.”
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Resale Clause (Clause #5)
“Hotel shall make reasonable efforts to resell
unused guest rooms in the Group’s room block
and rebook the cancelled food and beverage
events. Any damages due pursuant to the
Performance or Cancellation clauses will be
reduced by the revenue received from unused
Group guest rooms (as calculated in this section)
and food and beverage events that are resold by
Hotel. The parties agree that “resold” rooms will
be calculated as follows: The resale revenue
credited to attrition or cancellation damages for
each room will be equal to the Group’s single
room rate for each day that guest rooms are
resold. Copyright 2011 Grimes Law Offices, LLC
Resale Clause (2)
Unused Group rooms will be the last guest
rooms resold, thus guest rooms will be
considered resold to the extent that Hotel is able
to sell more guest rooms than it could have sold
if the Group had fully occupied its reserved
block. For example, if the Group does not use
thirty (30) rooms in its block but only ten (10)
rooms remain unsold in Hotel, the attrition or
cancellation damages owed will be reduced by
the average daily rate times twenty (20).”
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9. Force Majeure /
Excuse of Performance Cancellation
Force Majeure Traditionally Covered Only
Limited Situations Where Meeting
“Impossible or Illegal” to Perform.
Occurrence Was Outside Parties’
Contemplation At Time of Contract.
Now Typically Include Much More –
Cancellation For “Impracticability” As Well.
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Force Majeure /
Excuse of Performance Cancellation
Cancellation For “Labor Disputes.”
What Should Be Included?
Strikes?
Lockouts?
Work Slowdowns?
Does the Group Have Particular Sensitivities?
Economic Sensitivities.
“Moral” Convictions.
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Sample Force Majeure / Excuse of
Performance Provision (Clause #6)
“Should events beyond the reasonable control of
either Hotel or Group occur, including, but not
limited to acts of God, war, strikes/labor
disputes/labor unrest (except those involving Hotel
employees, contractors or agents), governmental
regulation, civil disturbance, terrorism, disaster, fire,
earthquakes, hurricanes, unreasonable extreme
inclement weather, curtailment of transportation
facilities, public utility failure, declaration of a
“Severe” risk of terrorist attack by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security,
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10. Sample Force Majeure / Excuse of
Performance Provision (2)
issuance of a travel advisory for the region in
which Hotel is located by the World Health
Organization, or any other comparable
condition, making it inadvisable, illegal or
impossible for either Hotel or Group to perform
their obligations hereunder, the affected party
may cancel this Agreement without liability for
any one or more or such reasons upon written
notice to the other. In addition, all deposits and
pre-payments made by Group or its guests shall
be promptly refunded.”
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Sample Force Majeure / Excuse of
Performance Provision (3)
A party seeking to cancel because
performance has become “inadvisable”
must provide reasonable evidence that
events outside its control and reasonable
anticipation caused at least 30% of
expected attendees (based on meeting
history) not to register for the Event, or
registered attendees to cancel their
registrations.
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Force Majeure /
Excuse of Performance Cancellation
Some Local Courts Now Disregarding
Broad F.M. Clauses.
Solutions:
Express Waiver of Specific State F.M. Law –
to Supersede Statutory Law.
Include Specifically-Negotiated “Excuse of
Performance” Clause Separate From F.M.
Clause.
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11. Question: Is Hotel Quality Part of a
Meeting Contract?
1.Yes, But Only if the Contract Includes a
Hotel Quality Standard.
2. Yes, Hotel Quality is an “Implied” Part of
Every Meeting Contract.
3.No, There is No Hotel Quality Standard
Built into a Meeting Contract.
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Hotel Quality Standards
Issue Related to Meetings Booked Years
Out.
Will Hotel Remain the Same Quality For
Years After Contracting?
Is A Quality Standard Part of “the Deal?”
Maybe …
What About Hotel Sale / Rebranding?
Possible Breach of Contract For Failing to
Maintain Quality or Re-Branding.
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Hotel Quality Standards
Include Contract Provision Making Hotel
Quality & Brand Material to Deal.
Setting “Objective” Standards is a
Challenge.
Tie to Mobil / AAA Ratings At Time of
Contracting.
Use Hotel Photos / Take Pictures.
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12. Hotel Quality Standards (2)
Add Staffing Requirements if Appropriate.
All Facilities to Be Open & Available.
Keep Vigilant on Hotel Upkeep,
Renovations, Guest Comments.
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Hotel / Supplier Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy May Involve Business Shut-
Down or Reorganizing.
Communicate With Bankrupt Supplier, But
Follow News & Monitor Court Docket.
No Automatic Right to Void “Executory”
Contract if Bankrupt Supplier Performing.
Ask Supplier to “Assume” Event Contract.
Renegotiate Contract to Delay Deposits &
Payments.
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Sustainable / Green Meetings
Create Sustainability Policy For Your
Organization Using Int’l Protocols.
Incorporate Policy & Goals into Meeting
RFP’s / Contracts.
Implement Benchmarks to Measure
Compliance.
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13. Green Meetings
Ask Hotels & Venues For Green
Certification From Recognized
Organization; Verify With Issuer.
Make Continued Certification Condition of
Contract.
Circulate Your Sustainability Policy / Ask
Suppliers for Theirs.
Insert Specific Green Tasks &
Benchmarks Into Contract.
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Green Meetings
Add Specifics About Green Matters:
Energy Savings.
Recycling.
Towel Re-Use.
Water Bottles.
Food Donations.
Insert Method of Auditing Compliance.
Include “Green-Friendly” Damages For
Non-Compliance.
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Question: How Do You Enforce
“Green” Standards?
A. Contract Calls For Payment of Monetary
Damages if Green Obligations Not Met.
B. Contract Calls For Hotel to Remedy Defaults by
Taking Other Environmental-Friendly Steps After
My Meeting.
C. We Take Remedial Steps Outside the Contract.
D. No Enforcement.
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14. Green Meeting Damages Clause
(Clause #7)
“Hotel and Group agree that, should Hotel
fail to adhere to its environmental
obligations as set forth in this Agreement,
then Group shall be harmed. In that event
Hotel shall purchase carbon offsets from a
provider designated by Group, in an
amount equal to the environmental
damages caused by the Hotel’s breach.
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Green Meetings Damages
(Con’d)
In the event that Group and Hotel cannot
agree in good faith upon the proper
amount of carbon offsets purchase, then
Hotel shall engage a recognized expert
approved by Group to determine the
amount of offsets to be purchased. The
cost of the expert shall be borne by the
Hotel.”
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Question: Does Your Organization
Donate Unwanted Food From Events?
A. Yes, Because We Have a Donation Policy.
B. Yes, Although We Have No Food Donation
Policy.
C. No, Although We Have No Food Donation
Policy.
D. No, Because the Organization Decided Not to
Donate Food.
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15. Food Donations
Pro’s & Con’s of Food Donations.
Local “Good Samaritan” Laws on Food Donation
Protect Donors.
Many Venues Have ‘No Donation’ Policy – Need
to Negotiate Donation into Contract.
Need to Ensure Food Can Travel Safely.
Check Insurance Requirements – May Limit
Donations.
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Volunteer Projects
Carefully Evaluate Skills & Dedication of
Prospective Volunteers – Suitability For
Prospective Tasks.
Volunteers Should Supplement Paid
Professionals, Not Replace Them.
Create Volunteer Contract / Waiver.
Verify Insurance Will Cover Volunteer Activities.
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Cyber Security
Issue: Valuable Data on CDs, DVDs,
Wireless Networks Vulnerable to Theft and
Hackers.
Ask About Previous Incidents at Facility.
Ask A/V Provider to Protect Wireless Data.
Negotiate For Appropriate Indemnification.
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16. Cyber Security
Consider Possibility Wireless Network Use
by Unauthorized Persons.
Instruct Attendees on Protecting CDs,
Laptops; Consider Extra Security.
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