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Mutually Beneficial Meeting Clauses

by Stephen Barth in Legal. Posted October 17, 2013

Please feel free to provide us with your suggestions to make these clauses even more mutual, clear, and effective. You’ve likely had the experience of receiving a proposed meeting/event contract that is so one-sided you want to throw it in the trash. Then you have to spend hours negotiating the same clauses that have been ...

Do Lawyers Obstruct Progress in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability?

by Mary Mayenfisch in Hotel Development, Legal. Posted October 14, 2013

Are lawyers an obstacle to progress on Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability? Having followed the evolution of the discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility, Creating Shared Value and Corporate Responsibility, and having witnessed the myriad attempts by corporations to define their policies and efforts in this area, I am constantly amazed by the decisions made in international ...

Creating an In-House Domestic Violence Program

by Lynn Fairweather in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted October 9, 2013

If you read Part 1 of this article, you should already be convinced of the importance of addressing domestic violence in your organization and hopefully, you’re ready to learn how to develop and implement an in-house program. This piece will layout the steps to building, launching, and maintaining an effective, cost saving (and possibly life ...

The Fair Housing Act and the Extended Stay Industry

by Neal Weinrich in Legal, Lodging. Posted September 26, 2013

Extended stay hotels remain a fast-growing segment of the hotel industry. These hotels cater to a variety of customers, including business travelers, vacationers, and families or individuals who may need temporary or semi-permanent housing. Extended-stay hotels often give customers the option of daily, weekly, or monthly payment rates, allowing the occupant to remain at the ...

Insurance Coverage for Hotels Facing Fungi and Bacteria Claims

by Anderson Kill in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Lodging. Posted July 29, 2013

One nightmare scenario faced by hotel and resort executives is dealing with the former guest who claims that he or she contracted a fungal or bacterial illness at their establishment. True or not, the last thing that a hotel or resort wants associated with its name is “fungus” or “bacteria.” Yet with the increasingly widespread usage of social media and anonymous access ...

Safety Tips to Prevent Ladder Injuries in Your Hotel

by Jesse Denton in Legal, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted January 20, 2013

Ladders are a common tool utilized by the maintenance and engineering staff in nearly every hotel. They enable personnel to reach high places for a variety of reasons such as hanging banners, changing light bulbs, checking sprinkler heads, dusting high areas, accessing roof areas, and so much more. Yet, each year there are more than ...

Legal ( Page 41 )

Mutually Beneficial Meeting Clauses

Do Lawyers Obstruct Progress in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability?

Creating an In-House Domestic Violence Program

The Fair Housing Act and the Extended Stay Industry

Insurance Coverage for Hotels Facing Fungi and Bacteria Claims

Safety Tips to Prevent Ladder Injuries in Your Hotel

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