NAVIGATING LEGAL RISKS IN THE EVENTS INDUSTRY
This Legal session will cover:
• Legal and contractual implications of regional conflict for the events industry
• Event cancellation vs. postponement vs. suspension – legal and commercial differences
• Understanding force majeure in event contracts
• UAE legal principles relating to impossibility and hardship in commercial agreements
• Managing venue agreements during disrupted or cancelled events
• Managing supplier and production vendor contracts
• Allocation of risk between organizers, venues, and service providers
• Payment obligations, deposits, and refund disputes
• Handling disputes with suppliers, venues, and partners
• Legal considerations when working with employees and , freelancers and staffing agencies
• Duty of care toward staff and contractors during periods of heightened risk
• Business continuity considerations for event organizers
• Practical contract drafting tips to mitigate risk in future events
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