Top Tips for Meeting Legalities
It's always a good time for writing lists and making sure that everything is in order. And that goes for your meeting contracts as well. Here's a list
Contracts for Speakers
Securing speaker agreements should be a routine part of the meeting planning process, whether the speakers are paid professionals or volunteers. These
What's in Your e-Mail?
The CAN-SPAM Act went into effect January 1, restricting unsolicited commercial e-mail and imposing stiff penalties for violations. The Act defines unsolicited
Fax, Phone, Mail? Know the Rules
FCC, EBR, CAN-SPAM, opt-in, opt-out it all gets a little confusing. The rules governing the way organizations can deliver their advertising and solicitation
Blocking Hotel Attrition Charges
There's not much worse than winding up a successful meeting only to find that the hotel is claiming your group did not fulfill its room-block requirements
Pop Quiz: Legal Issues
The school year is ending, and summer is about to begin. But before the fun can start, it's exam time. So here is a quiz to see if you know your legal
Making Force Majeure Work for You
GREAT COMEDIANS have something that mediocre ones don't: good timing. And, when it comes to exercising your rights under force majeure clauses, the same
Due Diligence: A Planner's Checklist
In this time of heightened awareness of security and safety, what is the responsibility of meeting planners to address these issues? In a nutshell, a planner's legal obligation is to refrain from conduct that creates an unreasonably great risk of harm to others.
Thrills, Spills, and Liability Ills
Trends in the travel industry indicate that traditional rest and relaxation vacations are being replaced by adventure vacations. Not surprisingly, these trends are reflected in the activities being offered during meetings and incentive trips.
Lotteries Are Illegal, Unless
In most states, lotteries are illegal, unless run by the state itself. Yet organizations frequently raise money or boost attendance by using raffles,
6 Rules for Meeting Contracts
IT'S STILL THE SEASON for peace on Earth and good will towards all and for making lists. So, here is a list of rules that I wish all meeting professionals
Sponsorships: The New Rules
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service last spring came out with final rules on tax treatment of corporate sponsorship payments received
