Archive for July, 2008

Restaurant Lawyer Stephen Barth: Restaurant Law: Size Really Does Matter – Alcohol Server Training and Policies

Size Really Does Matter Alcohol Service Training and Policies All too often I see responsible beverage policies that focus on the number of drinks a customer has consumed and ignore the amount of alcohol that is consumed. The latter is a dire mistake in the industry’s quest to serve alcohol responsibly. Management intervention or approval for continuation of service after …

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HospitalityLawyer Hotel Law: Iowa Goes Smoke-Free

On July 1, the Iowa Smokefree Air Act became effective.  The law regulates smoking in public places, places of employment, and certain outdoor areas.  For more information, please visit http://www.iowasmokefreeair.gov/. Related Links:  Please view Stephen Barth’s Challenge to the Hospitality Industry to Go Non-Smoking

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