Proper meeting contract clauses are critical to protecting all stakeholders—and just may save your organization epic legal headaches. In today’s unpredictable business environment, using the same routine provisions may leave you unprepared for the latest challenges, and expose your group to extra liability and financial problems.
In this comprehensive session, attorney Joshua L. Grimes, Esq., will delve into the latest twists in meeting contracting, and the critical clauses that can make or break a meeting’s success. Topics will include price increases, AI innovations, staffing shortages, force majeure clauses, security issues and dealing with unpredictable government policies.
Bring your questions and experiences to share with the group, as this discussion will draw on the challenges faced by participants to bring a variety of issues to light.
Takeaways:
- Learn the most important clauses to include in your meetings and events contracts
- Develop strategies to better protect your organization in a contract, while also keeping your business viable to venues and suppliers.
- Discuss contract clauses critical for events scheduled farther in the future.
Joshua L. Grimes, Esq., of Grimes Law Offices based in Philadelphia, is a leading attorney in the association, nonprofit, meeting, and hospitality industries. He is a specialist in all matters relating meetings and conventions, as well as association & nonprofit governance.
Mr. Grimes’ expertise includes preparing and negotiating all types of meeting industry contracts. He also advises clients on avoiding liability risks. In addition, many organizations rely on Mr. Grimes to aggressively represent their interests when disputes arise, including in litigation, mediation, and other resolution procedures.
During the COVID-19 crisis, Mr. Grimes is advising meeting planners and event hosts on legal strategies for a safe return to in-person meetings, dealing with health and safety concerns, hybrid meetings. He is advising clients on the best ways to adapt their meetings and policies in the face of continued medical and economic uncertainty.
Mr. Grimes was named a 2020 Meetings Trendsetter by Meetings Today magazine and website. He was also recently awarded the 2019 Partnership Award by the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
Mr. Grimes is one of the association and meeting industries’ most prominent speakers. He has appeared before industry professionals throughout the United States, and in Europe, the Middle East, Canada, and Mexico. Aside from his legal practice, Mr. Grimes proudly serves as an elected official, as a Commissioner in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania.