The Michael Coombs Show
The Michael Coombs Show
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Welcome to The Michael Coombs Show, where we'll be having conversations with tastemakers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in the wedding and event industry. So sit back and enjoy The Michael Coombs Show.
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This podcast focuses on a diverse array of topics within the wedding and event industry, including innovative planning strategies, personal branding, technology integration, and industry challenges. Specific episodes dive into themes like the impact of client research in creating unforgettable events, the importance of maintaining a unique aesthetic in wedding photography, and strategies for scaling a business in event planning, showcasing a balance of practical advice and personal storytelling.
Welcome to The Michael Coombs Show, where we’ll be having conversations with tastemakers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in the wedding and event industry. So sit back and enjoy The Michael Coombs Show.
In this episode of the Michael Coombs Show, Michael Coombs welcomes Leah Weinberg of Weinberg Legal. They discuss Leah's dynamic career journey from being a lawyer to a wedding planner and back to a lawyer serving the events community. The episode dives into the risks of using AI for drafting legal contracts, clients using AI to threaten vendor lawsuits, and essential legal protections for event professionals. Leah shares key contract provisions and advice on maintaining smart legal practices in the event planning industry. The conversation wraps up with practical tips on setting up business entities, updating contracts, and ensuring website compliance.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:35 The Impact of AI on Legal Contracts
02:51 AI and Client Disputes
05:15 Choosing the Right Lawyer for Event Professionals
06:56 Leah Weinberg's Career Journey
10:49 Essential Contract Provisions Post-COVID
13:58 Handling Legal Issues and Client Defaults
16:36 Silent Clients and Termination Clauses
17:48 Setting Expectations with Contracts
19:28 Legal Entities and Asset Protection
22:56 Handling Rising Costs and Tariffs
26:15 Governing Law for International Events
27:42 Website Legal Requirements
31:55 Conclusion and Contact Information
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