Presented By: DRI's Retail and Hospitality Committee

As state and local governments discuss ending shelter in place restrictions, businesses need to plan for opening doors to their customers, even though some risk from Coronavirus remains. Experts will discuss how businesses can plan for reopening, with a particular focus on those that serve a high volume of public visitors, like retail and hospitality companies. The panel will discuss what information can be shared with customers, franchisees and employees, whether alternate schedules, enhanced cleaning or testing is appropriate, what theories and defenses could be used in lawsuits, and how government or medical guidance can play a role in decision-making.

Who Should Attend: 

• In-house counsel participating in reopening planning
• Outside counsel advising on reopening planning or litigation risks
• Business owners seeking an understanding of the legal risks involved with reopening

What Will You Learn?:

• How to issue spot when building or advising on a plan to reopen
• Tips on planning employee, franchisee and customer communications about reopening
• Likely theories, and defenses, in the event of a coronavirus-related lawsuit
• Resources for business owners looking for expert information