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February 2010 • Vol III, Issue 1
In this Issue:
- The Legal Landscape of Social Media
- Bridging the Gap - Selling Alcohol at a Hotel You've Taken Over on Short Notice
- HospitalityLawyer.com Resources - New Form: Sample Allergy Warning for Menu
The Legal Landscape of Social Media
By Elizabeth DeConti
Social Media is the new land of opportunity for all in manufacturing and retail. Facebook and Twitter alone allow restaurants, hotels, and bars unprecedented conversation with their customers. The access to these consumers is in real time and moves beyond the capabilities of any standard brand website. Understandably, motivation to interact with consumers by offering promotions on social media sites is high, especially during a time period when traffic is down due to economic conditions, and everyone’s focus is on driving traffic and spending.
The opportunities in social media are many and they are exciting. It is important to remember, however, that this “new world” is governed by “old laws.” Here are some pointers.
Couldn't make it to the Hospitality Law Conference?
Bridging the Gap - Selling Alcohol at a Hotel You've Taken Over on Short Notice
by RJ O'Hara and Stan Wolowski, Flaherty & O'Hara
If getting a liquor license is frustrating under normal conditions, it can be downright harrowing in a short term takeover. There are a limited number of ways to make it happen.
O'Hara and Wolowski also created a "Survey of States - Liquor Licensing in Short Notice Take-Over Situations."
What's New at HospitalityLawyer.com!
We are excited to announce hotel and restaurant law, safety, and security webinars.
HospitalityLawyer.com also offers on-demand legal, safety, and security webinars, including:
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Developing a Responsible Alcohol Service Policy, presented by Elizabeth DeConti with Gray Robinson
Visit our Solutions Store for forms and checklists, including a form containing Suggested Policies and Practices for the Responsible Service of Alcohol.
The form contains suggested clauses for an alcohol policy, including clauses on:
- Training and Certification,
- Dealing with Minors, and
- Responsible Service, Safety, and Security.
In the search box, type "Suggested Alcohol Policies and Practices for the Responsible Service of Alcohol."
We have also recently added a Sample Allergy Warning for a Menu form.
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