JMBM · 26 Feb
Hotel finance lawyer: PACE Financing is now mainstream
JMBM · 21 Feb
The Global Hospitality Group® just hosted a very timely webinar discussing the state of the hotel and CMBS industries. Our program featured senior re
JMBM · 17 Feb
For many years, businesses classed as public accommodations under the ADA have been the subject of "cookie-cutter" complaints that allege discriminatory conditions without providing any specific examples. Thousands of nearly identical complaints have been filed in federal courts nationwide, and their lack of detail makes it difficult for courts to provide a remedy that will prevent future harm. Martin Orlick, Chair of JMBM's ADA Compliance & Defense Group, summarizes the recent decision in Whitaker v. Tesla Motors which may put an end to these fill-in-the-blank cases.
JMBM · 4 Feb
As we've discussed in previous blogs, there has been an uptick in lawsuits filed against hotels alleging a failure to list accessible features on their website as required by the ADA. While many of these cases have been successfully defended in federal courts, new filings continue to surge and many plaintiffs are turning to state courts which have different requirements for dismissal. Martin Orlick, Chair of JMBM's ADA Compliance & Defense Group, explains why we should expect these cases to continue in 2021 and what hotels should be looking out for.
Hotel Law Blog · 2 Feb
As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, there has been an uptick in lawsuits filed against hotels alleging a failure to list accessible features on the
JMBM · 14 Jan
We have a new PPP Loan authorization bill out of Washington, after months of political wrangling. Congress could have done more, but they did provide for up to $2,000,000 in additional forgivable loans per borrower, along with provisions which specifically cater to the hospitality industry.
Hotel Law Blog · 8 Jan
We have a new PPP Loan authorization bill out of Washington, after months of political wrangling. Congress could have done more, but they did provide
Hotel Law Blog · 30 Dec
See how JMBM's Global Hospitality Group(r) can help you. Click here for the latest on labor and employment guidance. As 2020 comes to a close, many e
Hotel Law Blog · 23 Dec
See how JMBM's Global Hospitality Group(r) can help you. Click here for the latest articles on ADA Compliance and Defense. As websites become a large
Hotel Law Blog · 20 Dec
Most of the world has been anxiously waiting for the “silver bullet” of an effective COVID-19 anti-virus vaccine to save lives, reopen business, save
Hotel Law Blog · 14 Dec
Last week, the Department of Transportation modified the rules of the Air Carriers Act so that “emotional support” animals will no longer be permitte
Hotel Law Blog · 11 Dec
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, getting receivers appointed in many state courts may be difficult. Some state courts are effectively closed, others are b
Hotel Law Blog · 1 Dec
Following our ADA Website Litigation Update in June, federal courts have begun to signal the end of a series of nearly 500 ADA lawsuits filed by one
Hotel Law Blog · 19 Nov
We are less than a week from Thanksgiving and a lot of new data has been released in the past few days, with important implications for the hotel ind
JMBM · 12 Nov
On November 3rd, Californians voted to approve Proposition 24 which amends the California Consumer Privacy Act to include expanded consumer rights and greater privacy protections. Bob Braun, senior member of JMBM's Global Hospitality Group® and Co-Chair of the Firm's Cybersecurity & Privacy Group, explains the major provisions of the Act and discusses the challenges hotels face as they look to address its requirements.
Hotel Law Blog · 10 Nov
On November 3rd, Californians voted to approve Proposition 24 which amends the California Consumer Privacy Act to include expanded consumer rights an
Hotel Law Blog · 23 Oct
One of the biggest mistakes owners and developers continue to make is negotiating a “nonbinding” term sheet on various hotel arrangements, such as ho
Hotel Law Blog · 15 Sep
The theme of the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association’s (BLLA) upcoming Boutique Lifestyle Digital Summit is “Dare to Adapt” and there are some com
Hotel Law Blog · 17 Jul
If you are reading this, you are almost certainly in the hospitality industry, and you are most likely in a financial and emotional distress. During
Hotel Law Blog · 13 Jul
It’s estimated that 20 percent of hotels in the U.S. have debt held in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Among these hospitality industry
Hotel Law Blog · 30 Jun
As ADA lawsuits continue target hotels, it is critical that hotel owners understand what the ADA requires during the online reservations process.
Hotel Law Blog · 29 Jun
ADA website cases continue to be filed against hotels nationwide, but some courts are pushing back against serial plaintiffs. My partner, Marty Orlic
Hotel Law Blog · 19 May
As California lawmakers release new guidance on easing stay-at-home restrictions, many employers are wondering how they can safely begin to reopen th
Hotel Law Blog · 17 May
Since the mid-1990s, lenders on hotels and resorts have generally required their borrowers to transfer the asset being financed into a “single purpos
Hotel Law Blog · 30 Mar
The Comprehensive Situation Analysis should have gathered and considered all the relevant factors concerning the distressed hotel loan documents, the
JMBM · 24 Mar
As the COVID-19 crisis grows in the US and elsewhere outside China, hotels and restaurants are among the businesses hardest hit. In select markets like Seattle and San Francisco, hotels are reporting single digit occupancies and crushed ADRs. Many hotels do not have the cash flow to keep their doors open. The major hotel companies are talking of furloughs for tens of thousands of hotel employees and many properties are looking at closure or skeleton team maintenance operations.
