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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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New Privacy Regulations for Event Data Coming in 2023

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It’s been about five years since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, went into effect, putting strict rules in place for collecting, storing, and processing data on EU citizens. Blood reviewed the history of the EU’s GDPR as well as California’s effort in 2018 to enact its own data-protection regulation.

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What Event Planning Best Practices Are Here to Stay?

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As times are constantly changing, it is important to have your board, staff or associations review everything prior to planning your event to make sure you are in line with the current atmosphere and regulations. Flexible Contract Language.

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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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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

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The most common mistake Howe sees planners make is that they don’t read their contracts. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” Do Your Homework. And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for. Prepare for GDPR.

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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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10 Cost Saving Tips for Planners

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Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Drafting a General Data Protection Regulation clause to disclose how international attendee data is being stored and used could save you massive fines in the future.

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