What are the challenges and trends in liability claims that clubs and their officers and directors are facing? The challenges that the private club Industry is facing now, and into the foreseeable future, continue to escalate, particularly in the area of Director’s & Officers (D&O)
Q: How can my club prevent Employment Practices Liability losses? A: Employment Practices Liability (EPL) is an increasingly significant area of law that deals with alleged employer misconduct, including sexual harassment, wrongful discipline, wrongful termination, discrimination and failure to promote an employee, among other actions. EPL
Q: What are some best practices to maintain a safe alcohol program that will reduce our club’s exposure to liquor-related incidents/claims? A: The key to protecting a private club from claims relating to liquor liability is awareness, training and timely action. Overindulgence of alcoholic beverages
Q: What trends are you seeing related to private clubs and cyber insurance? Are businesses required to carry this type of insurance? A: A small but growing number of private clubs have experienced a data breach. Luckily, many of these clubs had cyber insurance. A
Cyber-related data breach incidents increased in both frequency and severity in 2013. In fact, more than 13 million Americans were victims of identity fraud last year according to the various research reports. Both corporate and personal information stored electronically in a company’s network offer tremendous
Not more than a few years ago most of us would have thought “BYOD” was a typo in an article for private club leaders; the only hacker team we knew of was the few guys down the end of the bench who were put in
More and more clubs are adding fitness centers to the host of facilities offered to club members based on increased demand. Like all other areas of club operations, it’s important to make sure the right measures are in place to protect the club in case
Workplace safety should be a priority at every club. Potential hazards should be identified and addressed, employees should be trained on proper procedures and management should follow best practices and remain vigilant about reducing workplace injuries. Oftentimes, when workplace safety is addressed, it comes in
Liability waivers are important for clubs with fitness facilities because, if well written, they can help protect the club from liability for injuries resulting from negligence in most jurisdictions. Being prepared can help the club avoid potential liability and run a safe and successful facility.
The upcoming holiday season will be a busy one for restaurants, as millions of Americans celebrate the occasion by dining out. Beer, wine and cocktails can be great additions to the holiday meal experience, so it’s important for restaurant operators to train staff in responsible alcohol