Bringing in outside nightclub consultants as a fresh set of eyes can go a long way to reducing and possibly eliminating the potential for some kinds of lawsuits. Unfortunately in the beverage and entertainment venue business, the mix of alcohol, egos, security issues and lively crowds can lead to someone getting hurt for a variety…
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…