Associations frequently enter into contracts, and quite often those contracts are fraught with one-sided or vaguely worded clauses that could leave…

A monthly summary of recent developments relating to association legal issues.

Before staff can have the critical conversations needed to move an organization forward, they must deal with two of the most fundamental human issues…

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990 was refined in late 2008 with specifications that can affect all associations. Find out

Developing an open and honest relationship between a hotel and a meeting planner is crucial to creating a successful and profitable meeting for both…

CEO interviews are a delicate dance, and even experienced execs can find it difficult to know if they're a perfect match for a particular association.…

"Negotiating my contract has always been the most difficult part of association management for me," writes one of your colleagues, "as many of the…

One association may sign dozens or even hundreds of contracts in a year. How do you keep track of your obligations—and avoid nasty surprises along…

As market clout shifts back to hotels, your meeting budget could live or die by how skillfully you negotiate the attrition clause in your next hotel…

Just because CEOs are expected to make the tough choices—and to take the heat when things go wrong—doesn’t mean it’s any easier on them. When the…

Cohesive working relationships are the goal. But that may be insufficient to compel our best response at the moment when another's behavior is inflammatory.…

Event sponsorships can enhance your budget but they often come with strings attached. An M&E Section Council member provides a checklist of ways…

At his job placement firm, the author routinely receives calls from people who want to leave their jobs a few months after deciding to accept counteroffers…