Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses You Need to Know

Presenter: Ty Sheaks

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As faculty legal advisor to the International Association of Venue Managers and handling negotiations for a variety of hospitality business partners, Ty Sheaks has a front row seat on the increased focus being placed on contractual negotiations in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this webinar, Mr. Sheaks will provide a general overview of some key contractual provisions to keep in mind for negotiations by meeting professionals with all types of venues as things continue to open up to try and mitigate issues in the future.

Discussion points will include:

  • What to include—and not include—in venue contracts
  • Real world force majeure clause triggers in a post-Covid world
  • How to negotiate for a win-win and prepare for the worst

Ty M. Sheaks is an author and faculty legal advisor to the International Association of Venue Managers. He leads McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke’s Restaurant & Hospitality Section with extensive experience in negotiation, mediation and arbitration. He is listed as one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the Company Litigators.

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