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US Federal Appeals Court rules that Force Majeure clauses must be applied to Meetings & Events with Reasonableness in mind. Even a clause limiting termination to circumstances making it "illegal or impossible" to use hotel facilities may allow cancellation -- provided the meeting can't go forward in the way the group and hotel planned. This decision is important precedent for future Force Majeure situations. Thanks to MeetingsNet for allowing me to share my thoughts. #MeetingsandEvents #MeetingsLegal #MeetingProfs #EventProfs https://lnkd.in/eJEtRqcD

Good to hear the courts looking at the reasonableness of a clause as it relates to the contract as a whole. A win for meeting planners negotiating hotel contracts. #LegalUpdates #Contracts #Negotiation #EventPlanning

🔍 At EvSo, meticulous attention to detail is our hallmark. We pride ourselves on leaving no stone unturned when it comes to contract review. Every clause, every word matters. One word could cost you thousands!💰 Don't take chances with your event contracts—trust the experts at EvSo to safeguard your interests. #ContractReview #EventPlanning #RiskManagement #AttentionToDetail

This is an interesting article on how to avoid unpleasant surprises with your hotel contacts; you should zero in on cutoff dates, attrition calculations, prepayment requests, and disputed charge rules. Here’s what a meetings-industry attorney wants you to know. #meetingsandevents #mpinj #negotiations #attitrion #registration

Have you faced challenges with poor room-to-space ratios or getting venues to take your RFPs seriously? You're not alone. In our latest "HopSkip x Legalease With the Ladies" session, I had the pleasure of sitting down with hospitality legal experts Barbara Dunn (Barnes & Thornburg LLP) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C.) to tackle these challenges head-on and share some actionable strategies to navigate this complex subject. Learn how to: 🔹Maximize Your RFP Appeal: Learn how to present your RFP to make it irresistible to venues, even with less-than-ideal ratios. 🔹Effective Negotiation Tactics: Learn to negotiate function space rental and other key elements to show venues your value. 🔹Highlight Your Strengths: Find out how to turn potential negatives into positives and showcase your event’s benefits. https://lnkd.in/euHGC9a6 #eventprofs #meetingprofs #meetingsandevents #hotelsandevents #hotelcontracts

👏👏👏 A HUGE win for clients that book meetings and events! How a Covid-era case may impact future event-cancellation lawsuits on a broader scale. For anyone booking events, having someone with knowledge and experience negotiating hotel contract terms is so important; and that's where HelmsBriscoe can help. Not only do we streamline the meeting planning process by managing the time-consuming task of researching, contacting, and evaluating venues for your organization’s events, we also negotiate contract terms to reduce your liability and risk. Contact me at dbang@helmsbriscoe.com to learn more. Knowledge is power 😊 #meetings #meetingplanner #events

Event Tip 👉 Read the contract, then read it again, before you sign ✍ Today’s tip is inspired by conversations at recent network events, and an article in MeetingsNet on the 4 Clauses to Re-Examine in Your Meeting Contract. Planners are busy, and carving out the focussed time required to review contracts is not easy to come by. Sharing best practices can only serve to help us all. Negotiating and altering clauses after signing a contract is extremely difficult. Even if you feel pressured to sign quickly, it's crucial to understand what you're agreeing to and how it might affect other decisions. Whether it involves room rates, food and beverage services, audiovisual requirements, or other aspects, doing your homework upfront is essential. Check out the MeetingsNet article here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gYm5qVxA And if you are unable to find the time to read the contract(s) yourself, why not invest in a professional to do it for you? Call on Heather R., who also btw, has courses to teach you and your team how to read and negotiate contracts. Why not invest in practical training? 🤔 #EventTips #TuesdayTips #EventDesign #Production #AVTweeps #AV #EventProfs #EventMarketing #MeetingPlanner #LiveEvents

Elevate Your Corporate Events with AAA Corporate Travel! Are you tired of the same old routine for your business meetings and corporate events? Say hello to innovation, efficiency, and unparalleled service with AAA Corporate Travel! As the landscape of corporate gatherings evolves, so should your approach to hosting them. With AAA Corporate Travel by your side, you're not just organizing an event; you're crafting an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression. Here's why partnering with us is the smart choice for your company's event needs: 1. Seamless Planning: Leave the logistics to us! Our experienced team meticulously handles every detail, from venue selection to transportation arrangements, ensuring a stress-free planning process. 2. Tailored Solutions: No two events are the same, and neither are our solutions. Whether you're hosting a high-powered business summit or a team-building retreat, we customize our services to meet your unique requirements. 3. Global Network: With a vast network of partners and suppliers worldwide, we can unlock exclusive perks and negotiate the best deals on your behalf, saving you time and money. 4. Unrivaled Expertise: Backed by years of industry experience, our team brings unparalleled expertise to the table, providing strategic guidance every step of the way. 5. Focus on Experience: We understand that the success of your event hinges on the experience it delivers. That's why we go above and beyond to create immersive and engaging experiences that leave attendees inspired. Don't settle for mediocrity when you can have excellence. Elevate your corporate events with AAA Corporate Travel and make a statement that resonates with your audience. Let's redefine business gatherings together! Contact us today to learn more about our services and take the first step toward hosting your most memorable event yet. #CorporateEvents #BusinessTravel #EventPlanning #AAACorporateTravel

When Murphy’s Law Meets Corporate Events: My First Rodeo 🎉 So, I recently had the privilege of organizing my first corporate event. Picture this: a grand venue, a perfectly planned agenda, a team all set to execute… what could possibly go wrong? Well, let me introduce you to my new best friend: Murphy’s Law! Highlights from the Day: • The projector decided to play hide and seek—spoiler alert: it never showed up. • The catering team, bless them, got so excited about dessert that they served it twice… before the main course. • Mic checks? We had those. Audio actually working? Well, let’s just say we became experts in charades. Humor aside, here’s what I learned: 1. Embrace flexibility. Even the best-laid plans can go sideways. The key is to roll with the punches and keep a smile on your face (even when your stomach is full of nothing but dessert). 2. Expect the unexpected. It’s not an event unless something goes wrong. Seriously. 3. Teamwork is everything. My team stepped up when tech failed, catering faltered, and we had to improvise. Without them, the event might have been a disaster. Takeaway? It wasn’t perfect, but it was memorable, and that’s what counts. Besides, what’s an event without a few surprises? 😉 #CorporateEvent #EventPlanningAdventures #LessonsLearned #HumorInChaos

Can't wait to see everyone in June at the American Health Law Association Annual Meeting! HealthCare Appraisers, Inc. colleagues Matt Muller, Richard M. Vengazo, MBA, David Lo, CFA, ASA and I look forward to connecting. Please stop by and say hello. #healthlaw