Lawsuits arising from slip and falls, security issues and equipment in bars, clubs and special venues are fairly common as a nightclub consultant and expert working with owners, operators and their attorneys. In fact, there have been reports in the past that say the top one-hundred most hazardous industries includes food and beverage businesses, such…
Many a nightclub security expert will advise that having good surveillance systems and adequate staff for crowd control during busy periods will go a long way toward preventing injuries at a bar and club, especially fatal ones. Therefore, it is a good idea to revisit your policies and procedures, security scheduling and the upkeep and…
There has been a large number of lawsuits in the food and beverage and related entertainment aspects of the industry, which contributes to higher premises and liability insurance costs in our experience as a bar and nightclub expert. This has also limited availability of certain carriers who insure what is perceived as much higher risk…
There is a practice in the litigation arena that is sometimes referred to as “benching” a hospitality expert or other types of consultants. This is where a law firm will name and retain an expert to prevent opposing counsel from using that particular person because of their credentials or as leverage to promote a settlement…
Safety is a key issue when a night club security expert evaluates the operations and premises of a bar or nightclub. But is it a primary concern of your employees and management when it comes to your patrons as well? Considering that the number of incidents involving a guest injury is exponentially higher when large…
Foam parties, which have been promoted by nightclub management in Europe for decades, can be a popular way to attract new customers. These events add a special warm weather type promotion where customers can don their latest bathing suit and party hearty, even if the bar and club is located in someplace other than the…
Now that the holiday party season is in full swing, nightclub management should be more mindful of party goers who will be flocking to their nearest nightclub and entertainment venue to dance and have fun. The dance floor in bars and club according to a recent study is a prime area to watch and stop…
Part of keeping your bar and nightclub in compliance with laws say many a nightclub security expert is to have a thorough system to avoid minors and other folks from getting in with a fake identification card. However, according to this recent article about clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, the stakes have been…