Dram Shop Liability: Navigating Risks in Alcohol Service (Presented by HospitalityLawyer.com®)

This program delivers a concise, practice-oriented framework for trying dram shop cases from both plaintiff and defense perspectives. Trial attorneys Spencer Markle (defense) and Jon Bailey (plaintiff) address the scope and application of dram shop statutes, then translate doctrine into courtroom strategy, targeted discovery, use of mock trials, juror selection in alcohol-service matters, and effective presentation by counsel. The faculty also shapes compliance best practices for providers, training, policies, and documentation that both mitigate risk and shape evidentiary themes at trial. Participants will leave with practical checklists and tactics suitable for immediate use. Key topics to be discussed: The scope…