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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

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Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

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Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on local and international labor laws and regulations, especially those concerning freelance and gig workers. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023

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Force Majeure Clauses As we all learned over the last three years, force majeure clauses focus on liability when unforeseen circumstances impact the ability for one or both parties to perform the contracted activities. However, the more vague the wording, the harder it will be for those looking to cancel or terminate an event contract.

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Did the FAR Lose Its Mojo in the Government Contracts World? Depends.

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It’s not everyday that you read about one of your longtime heroes, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), losing some of its mojo. In Lockheed , the Army awarded two separate indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, time-and-materials (“T&M”) contracts to Lockheed for various support services.

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TWT: ‘Ka-Ching’ Say Airline Earnings Calls, Sully Warns of Inexperienced Pilots

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Sullenberger and DePete go on to cite a bid by regional airline SkyWest Airlines to fly to its rural and small community routes under a different set of safety regulations with less-experienced pilots. This airline’s bait-and-switch scheme must also be rejected by the Department of Transportation,” write the pilots.

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Force Majeure: Negotiating a Common Clause in Uncommon Times

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“The Future of the Force Majeure: Negotiating Contracts Amid Uncertainty” was such a popular session at Convening Leaders 2022 that the breakout room at Caesars Forum quickly filled to capacity and in-person attendees had to join the online audience to participate. He shed some light on contract considerations when we spoke in late February.

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Miami Beach Outdoor Dining Rules Upheld in Court

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The new contract-based permitting model allowing restaurants to operate sidewalk dining parklets in Miami Beach was upheld by a Miami-Dade County judge this week following a legal challenge brought by a small group of businesses who disputed the new model, which goes into effect Oct.

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