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Top Regulatory and Legal Trends Restaurant Owners Should Follow
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Independent restaurant operators do not need a law degree to efficiently run their restaurants, but they should be aware of regulatory and legal trends as they impact the operations of this heavily regulated industry. Knowing what is on the horizon helps to effectively manage costs and avoid potential liability or, even worse, costly litigation. This webinar will highlight issues related to upcoming or recent regulations from overtime to debit card fees. Angelo Amador, Executive Director of the Restaurant Law Center, will host Gabriel “Gabi” Gillett, a partner with the law firm of Jenner & Block.
In this webinar we will:
- Review recently issued regulations and their potential impact on the restaurant industry.
- Discuss regulatory trends expected to impact the restaurant industry.
- Highlight the role of the Restaurant Law Center and its Law Firm Partners in shaping the regulatory landscape in favor of the restaurant industry.
About the Presenters:
Angelo Amador
National Restaurant Association
Angelo Amador is senior vice president of legal advocacy and regulatory counsel for the National Restaurant Association. He also serves as executive director of the Restaurant Law Center, an incorporated public policy organization that represents the industry before the courts and federal regulatory agencies. Amador serves as chief litigation officer for the restaurant industry, prioritizing legal matters to be pursued through amicus briefs or first party litigation. He also represents the Association’s interests by advocating before regulatory agencies; testifying at public hearings; drafting and filing regulatory comments; and, when necessary, recommending and managing legal challenges.
Gabriel Gillett
Jenner & Block LLP
Gabriel “Gabi” Gillett advises restaurants and individuals on important legal issues they are facing. Gabi’s practice is diverse. From contract battles to regulatory and statutory challenges, he routinely wins complex cases by delving deeply into the subject matter and working tirelessly to achieve his clients’ goals. He has secured successful outcomes for clients in the restaurant, distribution, food manufacturing, and other industries. Thus, he understands big picture concerns and looks not just at the narrow or short-term legal issue, but also at the business implications, optics, and other forces at play.
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