Program Details
2025-12-03 12:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-12-03 12:00:00
1.5h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1.5
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ESTThis session explores the complex landscape of alcohol licensing requirements for festivals, temporary events, and stadiums, including state and local considerations. Attendees will learn about tied house prohibitions, dram shop liability exposure, and best practices for responsible service including staff training, technology solutions, and effective signage strategies.
Stephen BarthJordan B. SchwartzAndria Lure RyanJohn P. Thomas 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ESTThis session addresses critical legal risks associated with seasonal and contract labor in hospitality, including proper worker classification and joint employer liability concerns. Topics include wage and hour compliance, immigration requirements, I-9 documentation, ICE audit preparation, and essential staffing agreement provisions to protect your organization.
Stephen BarthJordan B. SchwartzAndria Lure RyanJohn P. Thomas 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm ESTThis session examines ADA Title III requirements for public accommodations, covering accessible seating distribution, route requirements, and amenity compliance in stadiums and arenas. Attendees will gain insights on ticketing accessibility, service animal policies, website compliance with WCAG standards, and proactive audit strategies to mitigate litigation risk.
Stephen BarthJordan B. SchwartzAndria Lure RyanJohn P. ThomasStephen Barth, author of Hospitality Law and coauthor of Restaurant Law Basics, is an attorney, the founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, the annual Hospitality Law Conference series, and the Global Travel Risk Summit Series. As a professor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston, he teaches courses in hospitality law and leadership. He is #3 on Global Guru’s Top 30 Hospitality Thought Leaders & Influencers for 2023. In addition to legal and travel risk mitigation insight, Stephen specializes in communicating the importance of Emotional Intelligence in leadership roles; and has provided valuable insight to many companies including The Methodist Hospital System, Wyndham Worldwide, Dine Equity, Business Travel News and Aramark. His fun, fast-paced presentations provide practical information and solutions to enhance your personal and professional life.
Jordan B. Schwartz is a partner in the Labor & Employment practice at Conn Maciel Carey LLP, working from the firm’s Washington, DC office. His counseling and litigation work spans discrimination and harassment defense, trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes, and wage and hour claims. A substantial part of his practice involves representing property owners and managers against accessibility claims brought under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and he works extensively with clients in the hospitality, club, and retail sectors.
Andria Ryan is a partner who serves as co-chair of the Hospitality Industry Group, representing employers in virtually every area of employment and labor law.
John Thomas is a senior associate who serves as the operations manager of the firm’s Regulated Products Section, excelling at guiding clients through the dynamic alcohol beverage industry.
Stephen Barth, author of Hospitality Law and coauthor of Restaurant Law Basics, is an attorney, the founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, the annual Hospitality Law Conference series, and the Global Travel Risk Summit Series. As a professor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston, he teaches courses in hospitality law and leadership. He is #3 on Global Guru’s Top 30 Hospitality Thought Leaders & Influencers for 2023. In addition to legal and travel risk mitigation insight, Stephen specializes in communicating the importance of Emotional Intelligence in leadership roles; and has provided valuable insight to many companies including The Methodist Hospital System, Wyndham Worldwide, Dine Equity, Business Travel News and Aramark. His fun, fast-paced presentations provide practical information and solutions to enhance your personal and professional life.
Jordan B. Schwartz is a partner in the Labor & Employment practice at Conn Maciel Carey LLP, working from the firm’s Washington, DC office. His counseling and litigation work spans discrimination and harassment defense, trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes, and wage and hour claims. A substantial part of his practice involves representing property owners and managers against accessibility claims brought under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and he works extensively with clients in the hospitality, club, and retail sectors.
Andria Ryan is a partner who serves as co-chair of the Hospitality Industry Group, representing employers in virtually every area of employment and labor law.
John Thomas is a senior associate who serves as the operations manager of the firm’s Regulated Products Section, excelling at guiding clients through the dynamic alcohol beverage industry.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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