The American Privacy Rights Act – What Does it Mean for Hotel Companies?

On April 7, 2024, the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce released the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA). While every Congress for more than a decade has introduced multiple proposals to address privacy rights on a national scale, ...

Robert E. Braun

Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP

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FTC Announces Rule Banning Non-Competes

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision to ban non-compete agreements marks a pivotal shift in employment regulations nationwide. This rule not only prohibits new agreements but also retroactively impacts existing ones. From its broad de...

Michael H. Strub, Jr.

Partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and a member of JMBM’s Litigation Group

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Thoughts on the CoStar Class Action Lawsuit

As someone who is a huge fan of hotel data, I had long used STR’s resources (as well as others) to maximize revenue at the hotels where I was working. Since transitioning into education about 10 years ago, I seem to also work STR’s reports into many...

Tucker Johnson

Instructional Assistant Professor at University of Houston

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The better way to resolve hotel contract disputes: Judicial Reference or Arbitration?

Judicial Reference is a procedure similar in many ways to binding arbitration. For convenience, we may sometimes use the word “Reference” interchangeably with “Judicial Reference.”

Mark Adams

Experienced trial lawyer and a member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® and Chinese Investment Group™

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To Brand or Not to Brand

While some companies in some industries have a tendency to consolidate and eliminate brands, the hotel industry is different. Most of the leading hotel companies with brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Accor, regularly acquire or crea...

Robert E. Braun

Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP

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ADA Defense Lawyer: Has Your Business Been Sued by Pacific Trial Attorneys or These Plaintiffs? How to Defend These Unruh Civil Rights Act Lawsuits

A recent spate of lawsuits from plaintiffs represented by Pacific Trial Attorneys has highlighted the need for businesses to ensure ADA compliance. In the below article, JMBM partner Stuart Tubis discusses the importance of website compliance, and h...

Stuart Tubis

Lawyer at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and a member of JMBM’s ADA Compliance & Defense Group

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Fireside Chat: Navigating the Hospitality Legal Landscape

Robin Zeidel spent four years in book publishing before following in her father’s footsteps by getting a law degree. When a Wall Street firm came knocking, Robin’s plans to join her father’s practice went by the wayside. She spent almost six years a...

Susan Barry

President and Queen Bee of Hive Marketing and consultant with Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

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Ad hoc mandates “mandat ad hoc“ for expediating discussions with creditors in France

The French ad hoc mandate is a confidential procedure for the out-of-court settlement of disputes Its aim is to remedy a company’s financial situation before it is declared insolvent. The merits of ad hoc mandates , subject to the article L 611-3 of...

Christopher Boinet

Lawyer at the Paris Bar and Partner at In Extenso Avocats

In Extenso Avocats

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Critical considerations for hospitality litigation, arbitration & alternate dispute resolution clauses in hotel contracts

Mark S. Adams is an experienced trial lawyer, partner, and senior member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group®. In his more than 14 years with the Firm, Mark has created an international reputation as a Hotel Dispute Lawyer, handling litigation, arbit...

Mark Adams

Experienced trial lawyer and a member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® and Chinese Investment Group™

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Hotel Dispute Lawyer – Should New York law govern your hospitality contract? How about Texas, California or Florida law?

Mark Adams

Experienced trial lawyer and a member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® and Chinese Investment Group™

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