Alcohol-related incidents in restaurants and bars can expose operators in New York City and across the United States to severe legal and financial consequences. Fast, …
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Assaults by Intoxicated Patrons: How Liquor Liability Claims Are Proven and Defended
Assaults involving intoxicated patrons expose restaurants, bars, and event venues to costly liquor liability (dram shop) claims. This article—focused on U.S. operators (with examples in …
Dram Shop Statutes Explained: Civil and Criminal Exposure for Hospitality Operators
Operating a restaurant, bar, or event venue in the United States means selling alcohol brings profit — and legal risk. Dram shop statutes (and related …
License Compliance, Recordkeeping and ID Verification to Limit Alcohol-Related Claims
Effective liquor liability management for restaurants and bars in the United States requires a three-part approach: strict license compliance, defensible recordkeeping, and reliable ID verification. …
Liquor Liability & Dram Shop Laws: What Every Restaurant and Bar Owner Needs to Know
Running a restaurant, bar, or nightclub anywhere in the United States carries real legal and financial exposure when alcohol is served. Liquor liability (also called …
Server Training Requirements and Responsible Beverage Policies That Reduce Liquor Liability
Effective server training and robust responsible beverage service (RBS) policies are essential tools for restaurants, bars, and hotels in the United States to reduce liquor …
Social Host Liability vs Commercial Liquor Liability: Differences, Risks and Defenses
As restaurants, bars, and hospitality operators in the USA expand service and late-night offerings, understanding the legal exposure from alcohol-related incidents is critical. This article …
Overserving and Intoxicated Patrons: Legal Risks and Practical Prevention Tactics
Alcohol-related incidents remain among the highest liability exposures for restaurants, bars, hotels, and event venues in the United States. A single overserving event can lead …
Unionization, Collective Bargaining and Labor Liability Considerations for Hotels and Chains
The hospitality industry — especially hotels and multi-property chains operating in major U.S. markets such as New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas — …
Employment Law Audit Checklist for Restaurants and Hotels: Key Policies, Records and Training
An effective employment law audit reduces liability, controls insurance costs, and protects your hospitality brand. Use this targeted checklist for restaurants and hotels operating in …