105: Can a wedding business be responsible for guest shot by police?
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ When deadly tragedy strikes a wedding event, who, if anyone, can be held responsible? In this week’s video, we talk about the absolutely unfortunate death of a wedding guest who was shot by police at a Florida wedding reception earlier this year.
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Sued for bad manicure before the wedding?
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ Can you be sued for giving a bad manicure? What if it’s really, really ugly? In this week’s episode, we play the game of “what if” and talk about what would happen in a lawsuit over a bad mani. Watch the full video on YouTube:
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Can you increase the price because of…covid/war/gas prices?
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ Once the client has signed your contract (that has a set price), are you allowed to ask for more money if your costs have skyrocketed? In this week’s video, we talk about how to shield your business from the volatility of today’s world and pricing with your contract. Watch the full video on YouTube:
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Can you fire clients for being A-Holes?
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ - Have you ever wanted to fire an A-Hole client? Is that legal? In this week’s video, we discuss the risks and legalities involved with terminating contracts with problem clients. Watch the full video on YouTube:
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3 ways to make your contract less scary
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ Have you ever had a client refuse to book you based only on the content of your contract? If so, it may mean that your contract is unnecessarily scary! In this week’s video, we talk about making your contract less Cassie and more Rue… Watch the full video on YouTube:
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Does the order of contract clauses matter?
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ Why does every contract seem to be in the same order? Why do some terms come at the beginning and some at the end? Does the order of contract terms matter to enforceability or a judge’s interpretation? In some instances, maybe! In this week’s video, we talk about contract clause order and best practices with your contract. Watch the full video on YouTube:
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Dealing with Independent Contractors Quitting
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ Do you have a stable of go-to contractors to step in for you (DJ, Musicians, Day-of Coordinators, Photographers, etc.) at events? Ever have a contractor flake out on you or just not want to work with you anymore? In this week’s video, we talk more about contract terms to hammer out what happens if you or your contractor wants to terminate the relationship. Watch the full video on YouTube:
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Five things your LLC needs!
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ A limited liability company is fairly easy to maintain (compared to other business formations). But, that doesn’t mean you can just “set it and forget it.” In this week’s video, we talk about five things your LLC needs! Watch the full video on YouTube:
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Four terms to include in Independent Contractor agreements
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ Many growing wedding businesses hire independent contractors to TCB. Best practice is to have a written contract with the contractor in place. But what should you put in it? In this week’s video, we talk about 4 essential terms for your independent contractor agreement. Watch the full video on YouTube:
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Couple sues planner and venue over noise restriction
Wedding Industry Law
🤷🏻♀️ NYC couple sues planner and venue because noise ordinance prevents reception from getting loud, forcing the party into another, smaller room. Does the case have merit? Is it worth the FIVE MILLION DOLLARS the couple is demanding? In this week’s video, I ramble on about breach of contract, fraud claims, and defenses. I promise it’s not too boring. Watch the full video on YouTube:
info_outline🤷🏻♀️ Can your contract require that the couple acquire general liability insurance for the event? In this week’s video, we talk about insurance, what it covers, and whether the couple can be obligated to name you as an insured.
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