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Date
September 17, 2010 - 11:00am - 1:30pm
Address
Hilton Frontenac
City
St. Louis
State
MO
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Managing Risk and Liability -
A Belt and Suspenders Approach

Barbara F. Dunn, ESQ

Back by popular demand: MPI Platinum Speaker and MPI St. Louis Chapter favorite Barbara F. Dunn, Esq. presents “Managing Risk and Liability – A Belt and Suspenders Approach.”

In our "sue or be sued" society, chances are pretty good that you have been or will be involved in a lawsuit in your career as a meeting professional. Join hospitality industry attorney, Barbara Dunn, as she explores the various areas of liability associated with meetings and events and the risk management tools to combat such liability. Topics to be addressed include liquor liability, the Americans with Disabilities Act, music licensing, insurance, indemnification, and releases/waivers. Don't miss this opportunity to develop or improve your risk management strategy.

Session Learner Outcomes
  • Identify the areas of potential liability in connection with meetings and events.

  • Understand how indemnification, insurance, and releases & waivers can protect the organization.

  • Apply methods of managing such liability through contracts.

Have a question related to this subject? Send your questions to Katie Conoyer at kconoyer@stcharlesconventioncenter.com and Barbara will be sure to answer it at the end of the program