SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & PUBLICATIONS
November 2008
QSR Magazine
David was featured in the November 2008, issue of QSR Magazine in an article entitled, "Leasing Terms," which explored negotiating tactics for restaurant leases.
October 15, 2008
Greater Dallas Restaurant Association's 2008 Growth Series
On October 15, 2008, David co-hosted, along with Jay Goldstein and Special Guest Jason Puig of Staubach Retail, the fifth in their series of seminars sponsored by the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association. The seminar focused on maximizing value when dealing with developers and landlords.
October 2008
Club Managers' Association of America Legal Newsletter
The Oct/Nov/Dec 2008, issue of the CMAA Legal Newsletter featured David's article entitled, "Shock Treatment: Avoiding Liability for Allergy Claims in Food and Beverage Operations."
September 15, 2008
Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On September 15, 2008, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming entities, lease negotiation and food/liquor liability.
July 2008
QSR Magazine
David was featured in the July 2008, issue of QSR Magazine, on the issue of Menu Labeling.
June 2, 2008
Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On June 2, 2008, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming entities, lease negotiation and food/liquor liability.
June, 2008
Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine
The June 2008, issue of Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine featured David's article entitled, "Tragic Consequences: Avoiding Food Allergen Crises and Liability in Your Restaurant."
May 26, 2008
Nation's Restaurant News
David was featured in the May 26, 2008, issue of Nation's Restaurant News in an article entitled, "Hackers Increasingly Wreak Havoc on Industry."
May 21, 2008Greater Dallas Restaurant Association's 2008 Growth Series
On May 21, 2008, David co-hosted, along with Jay Goldstein and Special Guest Ron Ruggles of Nation's Restaurant News, the fourth in their series of seminars sponsored by the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association. The seminar focused on creating advantages in the current economic climate, showcasing the strong North Texas economy and identifying opportunities for maximizing profits.
David addressed the Hospitality Supervision students at Le Cordon Bleu Dallas. The talk focued on "hot topics" in the hospitality industry, such as menu labeling, employment issues and liability prevention.
David addressed the faculty and students at the Texas Culinary Academy. The faculty talk focued on allergies, foodborne illness and liability issues, while two separate talks with students will dealt with (1) liability issues, and (2) what to know before starting your own restaurant company.
David sat on the Government Relations Update panel at the annual Dine America Conference held in Houston, Texas.
David addressed the Hospitality Supervision students at Le Cordon Bleu Dallas. The talk focued on various issues the students will likely face working in the hospitality industry.
March 10, 2008
Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On March 10, 2008, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming entities, lease negotiation and food/liquor liability.
January 23, 2008
Greater Dallas Restaurant Association's 2007-8 Growth Series
On January 23, 2008, David co-hosted, along with Jay Goldstein and Special Guest Lee Plotkin, the third in a series of seminars sponsored by the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association. The seminar focused on purchasing strategies and provided resources to assist owner/operators in preventing and/or dealing with purchasing contracts and supply issues.
December 3, 2007
Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On December 3, 2007, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming partnerships, lease negotiation and food/liquor liability.
December, 2007
Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine
The December 2007, issue of Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine featured David's article entitled, "Heirs Today, Gone Tomorrow."
November 29, 2007
Texas Culinary Academy - Austin, Texas
On November 29, 2007, David addressed students at the Texas Culinary Academy in two sessions on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various liability issues they might face.
October 30, 2007
National Restaurant Association Business Continuity Workshop: Crisis Planning for Restaurateurs
On October 30, 2007, David attended the Crisis Planning Workshop sponsored by the NRA, which focused on planning, prevention, response and recovery in crisis situations such as an isolated norovirus outbreak or an epidemic of avian flu.
September 17, 2007
David Speaks at the Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On September 17, 2007, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming partnerships, lease negotiation and liquor liability.
August 3, 2007
David Speaks at the Annual Conference for the Texas Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (Texas Chef's Association)
On August 3, 2007, David spoke on Navigating the Murky Waters of Food & Beverage Liability.
David's talk focused on recent cases dealing with food allergies and food and beverage liabilities, as well as how to implement policies and procedures to prevent such issues and/or deal with them should they arise.
June 19, 2007
David Speaks at the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association's 2007 Growth Series
On June 19, 2007, David co-hosted, along with Jay Goldstein, the second in a series of quarterly seminars sponsored by the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association. The seminar focused on The Employee File, and provided resources to assist owner/operators in preventing and/or dealing with employer/employee issues.
June 4, 2007
David Speaks at the Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On June 4, 2007, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming partnerships, lease negotiation and liquor liability.
June, 2007
Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine
The June 2007 issue of Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine featured an article co-authored by David and Jay Goldstein on "10 Steps to a Successful Sale of Your Restaurant Business."
May 15, 2007
David Speaks at the Greater Houston Restaurant Association's Educational Outlet #4
On May 15, 2007, David spoke on lease negotiation and related legal issues at an educational seminar on "The Best Ways to Find Your Next Location," presented by the Greater Houston Restaurant Association and sponsored by A'la Carte Foodservice Consulting Group.
March 30, 2007
David Speaks at the Dallas Choosing & Courting a Jury Seminar
On March 30, 2007, David spoke, with Former Dallas County Judge Bob Jenevein, on Courting a Jury Throughout Trial.
David and Bob discussed Credibility, Creativity and Continuity: tips on keeping a jury involved during trial, strategies for winning the jury over and methods that have worked for them in the past. Click here for the accompanying paper.
March 19, 2007
David Speaks at the Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On March 19, 2007, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry, providing the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming partnerships, lease negotiation and liquor liability.
February 20, 2007
David Speaks at the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association's 2007 Growth Series
On February 20, 2007, David co-hosted, along with Jay Goldstein, the first in a series of quarterly seminars sponsored by the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association: Look Before You Leap! Opening Your Next Restaurant: What to Know Before You Grow.
David and Jay discussed preparing your company for growth, site selection and lease negotiation, steps to ensuring success, and resources available to help a restaurateur grow. Click here for David's short summary of Legal Factors to Consider When Negotiating a Restaurant Lease.
December 11, 2006
David Speaks at the Art Institute of Dallas, School of Culinary Arts
On December 11, 2006, David addressed the Capstone Class at the School of Culinary Arts on legal issues in the food and beverage industry. This talk provided the students with a general overview of various legal issues they might face, including forming partnerships, lease negotiation and liquor liability.