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Monthly Archives: September 2020

Employers Should Prepare for Wave of COVID-Related Wrongful Death Lawsuits

by in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human Resources, Legal. Posted September 29, 2020
The latest projections estimate that nearly 300,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 by the end of 2020. Many of those individuals will be employed when they contract the virus, and a significant number will be workers in front line businesses such as retail, manufacturing, or healthcare, where the risk of exposure is significant. Faced with ...
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The New Breed of Business Traveller

by in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Travel. Posted September 17, 2020
The business traveller after Covid-19 will be very different. Not only will their travel be subject to new restrictions and safety measures, they will also look different. That’s because we’re likely to see a significant shift in the demographic of people who travel for business. Why and what is the impact of this? Emanuele Scansani ...
Tags Business Travel COVID-19 Health Riskline Travel Safety
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Cannabis and Hemp: Up in Smoke? How the Hospitality Industry Can Avoid Traps for the Unwary

by in Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging, Risk Management. Posted September 15, 2020
The director of your spa program calls, noting that your top competitor is offering CBD-infused massages. Your marketing team wants to engage in “Canna-Tourism,” encouraging guests to visit the property because it is within walking distance of a hot new dispensary. And your F&B director has big plans for a new menu focusing on cannabis- ...
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Houston Restaurateur, Tony Vallone Passes After a Full Life and Long Legacy

by in Food & Beverage. Posted September 10, 2020
55-years of Excellence and Innovation in Food and Service Houston, Texas- September 10, 2020– It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Houston Restaurateur, Tony Vallone. The country has lost one of the greatest mentors, chefs, and restaurateurs. Tony’s legacy will continue on with his restaurant, Tony’s in Greenway Plaza and Tony’s Catering.  ...
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Virtual Kidnapping

by in Risk Management, Technology. Posted September 3, 2020
Travel data and personal information have become more accessible, making virtual kidnappings increasingly common. Although these threats can be difficult to avoid or detect, a proper risk plan can help prepare for such a situation. What is Virtual Kidnapping In a virtual kidnapping, the most common circumstances are that a demand is made, almost always ...
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Re-Opening & Room Rates: Beware of Price Gouging Laws

by in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Legal, Lodging. Posted September 1, 2020
So-called “price gouging” is when a business providing essential consumer goods or services takes advantage of abnormal market conditions caused by events such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or other crises, by raising prices to excessive levels. To date, 35 U.S. states have enacted anti-price gouging legislation. Typically, these statutes make it an illegal act ...
Tags COVID-19 Eckert Seamans Price Gouging Reopening
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