Join us for a webinar hosted by The Harmonie Group's Retail & Hospitality Committee on Wednesday, December 3rd at 12:00PM Central Time. There will be three topics presented, followed by a live roundtable discussion with an opportunity to submit questions. This webinar is approved for 1 hour of Adjuster CE Credit for Texas.

Store Safety & Security: Claims and Prevention Strategies

Anastasia McCarthy & Elizabeth Ognenovski- Hurwitz Fine PC

This presentation is centered on the claims that can arise when a guest, employee, or trespassing stranger intentionally commits (or is suspected of committing) a crime in the retail environment. We will explore case law and emerging legal strategies arising from (1) intentional torts committed inside retail stores, (2) tort and discrimination claims that can arise from when store employees improperly investigate and unlawfully detain "suspects", and (3) claims arising from the legal purchase of weapons that are later used in off-site acts of violence. 

From First Look to Final Report: Scene Investigation & Incident Report Essentials

Jon Nichols- Harman, Claytor, Corrigan, & Wellman, P.C.

When an on-premises incident occurs in your store, restaurant, or facility, your team’s first priority must always be the well-being of any injured customers. Yet amid the chaos and uncertainty that follow, it’s equally important to prevent speculation, confusion, or misinformation from becoming the “facts” of the case. Jon Nichols, a partner at Harman, Claytor, Corrigan & Wellman in Richmond, Virginia, will guide you through the essential “dos and don’ts” of an on-scene investigation—what information to collect, what to leave out, and how to minimize the risks that arise when an incident report becomes a key exhibit in litigation.

Liquor Liability: Defending Against Dram Shop Liability in Today's Claims Landscape

Leslie Davis & Monica Haft- Hermes Law, P.C.

This presentation will explore current trends and case developments in Texas dram shop law, including the safe harbor defense and recent Texas Supreme Court guidance on circumstantial BAC evidence. Through practical examples and case studies, presenters will share best practices for investigating and defending liquor liability claims, emphasizing compliance, documentation, and proactive risk management. Attendees will learn how to thoroughly investigate a dram shop claim, identify potential risk/weaknesses, examine the evidence and liability issues, and identify the necessary experts to retain.

Cassie Meyer | Executive Director | cmeyer@harmonie.org | www.harmonie.org