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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.”

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

Mark Adams

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

Last year, JMBM secured a legal victory for our client Zarco Hotels after they were accused of ADA violations by a serial plaintiff. Our strategic approach led to a dismissal of the claims and compensation awarded for legal fees. In the article belo...

Press Release

ADA Defense Lawyer: JMBM wins second ADA lawsuit for Zarco Hotels, bringing total defense awards to $113K

JMBM Global Hospitality Group

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corp. are among a group of hotel chain operators accused of inflating the cost of luxury hotel rooms with help from a price-setting database.

ADA Defense Lawyer: JMBM wins second ADA lawsuit for Zarco Hotels, bringing total defense awards to $113K

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Hilton, Hyatt Among Hotel Chains Hit With Room Price-Fixing Suit

BloomBerg.com

Revenue Management

Hilton, Hyatt Among Hotel Chains Hit With Room Price-Fixing Suit

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...

To Brand or Not to Brand

Robert E. Braun

Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP

Lodging Industry

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...

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

Stuart Tubis

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

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...

Fireside Chat: Navigating the Hospitality Legal Landscape

Susan Barry

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

Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

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...

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

Christopher Boinet

Lawyer at the Paris Bar and Partner at In Extenso Avocats

In Extenso Avocats

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...

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

Mark Adams

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

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced that Jim Butler, founding partner of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, and founder and chai...

Press Release

Jim Butler to Receive California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Lifetime Achievement Award

California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC]

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