Topic Discussed: 

• Key considerations for alternative uses | Justin Bragiel from Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. 
• The status of litigation and alternatives..with some very helpful resources to stay up to date | Kendall Kelly Hayden  from Cozen O’Connor
• CARES Act Update | David Baron from Cozen O’Connor
• Hospitality-related construction litigation in response to Covid19 | Michael Hostettler from Deloitte. 
• Management agreements, and potential of management companies being left out of Payroll Protection Act | Cliff Risman from Foley & Lardner LLP
• Rule changes in several states allowing restaurants to serve alcohol to go or delivery | Elizabeth DeConti from Gray Robinson

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• How Canada is comparing to U.S. | Jason Arbuck from Cassels.
• How Best to Conduct Forensic Investigations + Potential Fraud/Litigation Trends | Anthony Campanelli from Deloitte.
• Reporting Issues + risks of fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program loans stemming from the certifications and representations made by borrowers, as well as the ethics and compliance requirements for those receiving SBA financial assistance | Juliette Gust from Ethics Suite. 
• How to Bring Back Employees Post-Pandemic | Bruno Katz from Wilson Elser.
• Negotiation Strategies for Resolving Cases during the Pandemic | Brian Cafritz from KPM Law.

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• Orion Corcilius from Ankura.
• Making Sure Your Lender Hears You: things to think about when dealing with secured lenders | Krystyna Blakeslee from Dechert LLP.
• Health and safety standards for re-opening | Greg Duff from Foster Garvey.
• Beyond Business Interruption: The Other Coverages Insureds Should Be Thinking About | Jeff Schulman from Pasich.
• Labor Issues During the Pandemic – Does My CBA Even Apply Now? | Tom Posey from Reed Smith.

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• Benefits of Zoom mediations and depositions, litigation during COVID, and how to access witnesses that are furloughed, etc. | Kendall Kelly Hayen from Cozen O’Connor.
• Recalling employees back to work, unemployment benefits, and Post Pandemic FAQs | Andria Ryan from Fisher Phillips.
• Initial “triage” and “shock” stage into the current environment, PPP status, first responder/quarantine uses of hotels, and planning for reopening | Cliff Risman from Foley & Lardner LLP.
• “Reopening” of restaurants along with an overview of where the restaurant industry is in the closure process even if they are not reopened yet | Elizabeth DeConti from Gray Robinson.

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• Hypothetical Interactive Scenario | Chuck Bedsole from Ankura.
• The general scope of AGs’ authority: consumer protection, privacy, antitrust; increasing political and policy influence and COVID-19: AG areas of interest during (and after) the pandemic | Lori Kalani from Cozen O’Connor.
• Hypothetical Interactive Scenario | Krystyna Blakeslee from Dechert LLP.
• Hypothetical Interactive Scenario | Allan Brilliant from Dechert LLP.
• Covering updates in the bankruptcy/insolvency arena since COVID-19 shutdowns occurred | Tara Schleicher from Foster Garvey.

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• Employment issues relating to reopening | Jordan Schwartz from Conn Maciel Carey.
• Price Gouging | Sandy Garfinkel from Eckert Seamans.
• Employee and Customer Wellness Concerns | Allison Dodd from Messner Reeves.

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• Business Interruption Insurance | Linda Dedman from Dedman Law.
• Business Interruption Insurance | Mike Angelovich/Nix Patterson.
• More Developments Impacting Employers: (1) New SBA Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness: and (2) Workers Compensation Laws – Emergency Rule Changes Impacting Employer Liability | Tom Posey from Reed Smith.

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Topic Discussed:

• Employment-Related Re-Opening Issues for Hotels and Restaurants | Carrie Hoffman from Foley & Lardner.
• Future of Distribution | Greg Duff from Foster Garvey.
• How State Legislatures are Reacting to Drinks To-Go | Elizabeth DeConti from Gray Robinson.

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Topic Discussed:

• David Denney from Denney Law Group.
• Tyler Woods from Fisher Phillips.
• Cliff Risman from Foley & Lardner
  

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• Mask/Testing Issues | Jordan Schwartz from Conn Maciel Carey. 
• How employers can be proactive about preventing racial discrimination in the workplace? | Juliette Gust from Ethics Suite. 
• Challenges in employment based on reopenings, such as employees’ requests for leave and accommodation requests | Bruno Katz from Wilson Elser. 

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Topic Discussed: 

• What’s happening in the industry today| Chuck Bedsole from Ankura. 
  

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• Interview | Rob Schnitz, Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel at Hyatt Hotels Corporation
  

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Topic Discussed: 

• Greg Duff from Foster Garvey. 
  

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• Interview with Avisheh Avini, Chief Legal Officer from Union Square Hospitality Group. 
  

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• Interview with Alyssa Barnes, Senior Vice President, Legal – Global Franchising and Hotel Management from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

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Topic Discussed:

• Interviewing a Corporate Counsel | Cliff Risman from Foley & Lardner.
• Dan Lesser from LW Hospitality Advisors

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Topic Discussed:

• Business interruption insurance claims + uptick in cyberattacks due to WFH | Marshall Gilinsky from Anderson Kill.
• Business interruption insurance claims + uptick in cyberattacks due to WFH | Josh Gold from Anderson Kill

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Topic Discussed:

• Future financial considerations from lender & debtor perspective | Krystyna Blakeslee and Gallagher LLP.
• Future financial considerations from lender & debtor perspective | Dave Drewes/Wilkie Farr and Gallagher LLP.

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