Contracts/Legal

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Hurricane Helene Update: Status of the Asheville/Western N.C. Facilities

The latest updates on Hurricane Helene's destruction across Florida and other states in the Southeast and what meeting and event planners need to know about the storm.

Meetings Contracts Expert Therese Jardine Shares Her Take on Current Trends

We sat down for a discussion with Therese Jardin, DES, instructor of MPI’s Contract & Negotiation Specialist Certificate course and CEO of Strategic Event Procurement, on trends and insights in the current and near-future business landscape.

Hot-Button Contract Concerns Facing Both Planners and Suppliers

A meetings industry legal eagle Joshua Grimes shares hot-button contract concerns facing planners and suppliers.

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Meetings Attorney: CrowdStrike Outage ‘Is as Clear of a [Force Majeure] Case Since 9/11’

Meeting and event planners could reasonably claim force majeure if they needed to cancel a meeting or mitigate attrition damages in the wake of the global CrowdStrike outage that stranded or delayed tens of thousands of air travelers July 19.

Critical Contract Clauses

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare.

Negotiating in the New Year

Industry expert Robyn Mietkiewicz with share negotiation tips for the new year.

Contract Strategies for the Evolving Marketplace

Robyn Mietkiewicz, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events, gives essential strategies that will help you negotiate and defend your clauses.

What Meeting Planners Need to Know About Destination Boycotts

To help meeting and event professionals navigate the murky waters of destination boycotts, we take a deep dive into the subject, including some advice for how to approach the conversation with your organization and event partners.

Must-Know Contract Clauses

As we re-enter the in-person meetings environment, meeting and event planners need to educated themselves about the latest contract clauses that apply to this transitional period.

Strategic Negotiating Fundamentals 

Review key contract clauses and negotiation tips and strategies and review the variables that help influence a hotel’s decision to accept your business and what strategies they bring to the table.