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Hotel Data Security Update: Time is Short – Reporting your Data Breach

Hotel Data Security Update: Time is Short – Reporting your Data Breach
By Robert E. Braun
JMBM · 1 Aug

Over the past years, hotel companies – including brands, managers and owners – have increasingly sought the benefit of access to public markets and,

ADA Update: Accessibility Legislation and the Importance of Website Compliance
ADA Update: Accessibility Legislation and the Importance of Website Compliance

ADA Update: Accessibility Legislation and the Importance of Website Compliance
By Stuart Tubis
JMBM · 16 May

The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) is an important piece of legislation guaranteeing equal access to public facilities to the nearly 60 million

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Data Security and Privacy in Hospitality – Who’s Paying the Bill?

Data Security and Privacy in Hospitality – Who’s Paying the Bill?
By Robert E. Braun
JMBM · 22 Mar

One of the most valuable assets of a hotel brand is information – detailed personal information about guests at their hotels, participants in their l

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Measure ULA Approved: New Transfer Tax on All Real Property Sales Over $5 Million in the City of Los Angeles

Measure ULA Approved: New Transfer Tax on All Real Property Sales Over $5 Million in the City of Los Angeles
By David Tabibian
JMBM · 14 Dec

Last month Los Angeles voters approved Measure ULA, imposing a new tax on all real property sales or transfers over $5 million. This will affect all

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Hotel Lawyer: FinCEN Issues Final Rule for CTA’s Beneficial Owners Reporting Requirements

Hotel Lawyer: FinCEN Issues Final Rule for CTA’s Beneficial Owners Reporting Requirements
By Vince Farhat, Alan Azar
JMBM · 25 Nov

Effective January 1, 2024, companies will have to report their beneficial owners to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcemen

Hotel Data Security Update: Hotels, Hotel Owners and Employee Personal Information
Hotel Data Security Update: Hotels, Hotel Owners and Employee Personal Information

Hotel Data Security Update: Hotels, Hotel Owners and Employee Personal Information
By Robert E. Braun
JMBM · 27 Oct

Hotel operators and owners have long been focused on the privacy of the personal information they collect from guests – because of the global nature

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Is your California alcoholic beverage outlet ready for new August 1, 2022 ABC certification of all alcoholic beverage servers and managers?

Is your California alcoholic beverage outlet ready for new August 1, 2022 ABC certification of all alcoholic beverage servers and managers?
By Jim Butler
JMBM · 15 Jun

A new law that many of the affected people have never heard about becomes effective July 1, 2022. It all involves liquor licenses from the California

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ADA Defense Lawyer: DOJ Issues Website Accessibility Guidelines On Website Accessibility

ADA Defense Lawyer: DOJ Issues Website Accessibility Guidelines On Website Accessibility
By Stuart Tubis
JMBM · 9 Jun

Recently on March 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a “Web Accessibility Guidance” statement for state and local governments and

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What the 2022 Revitalization of EB-5 Financing Means Today: Part 2

What the 2022 Revitalization of EB-5 Financing Means Today: Part 2
By Jim Butler
JMBM · 26 Apr

Experts expect to see a flood of interest in the EB-5 program, both from foreign investors anxious to immigrate to the US, and from real estate devel

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What the 2022 Revitalization of EB-5 Financing Means for Real Estate Developers and Other Entrepreneurs: Part 1

What the 2022 Revitalization of EB-5 Financing Means for Real Estate Developers and Other Entrepreneurs: Part 1
By Jim Butler
JMBM · 19 Apr

Since the renewal of the EB-5 program this year, there has been a lot of talk about what this means for developers interested in taking on new projec

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2022 Update: EB-5 is back! What every real estate and hotel developer needs to know about the program’s renewal

2022 Update: EB-5 is back! What every real estate and hotel developer needs to know about the program’s renewal
By Jim Butler, David A. Sudeck
JMBM · 4 Apr

The hotel development and financing world is buzzing with the news that the EB-5 program has been renewed, creating new opportunities for upcoming pr

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How Will ADA Guidelines Impact Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?

How Will ADA Guidelines Impact Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?
By Martin H. Orlick
JMBM · 30 Mar

Many hotels have opted to include Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as an amenity for guests as the cars become more and more common. And while hote

The Cost of Waiting to Make a Large Gift: Compounding Your Tax Savings
The Cost of Waiting to Make a Large Gift: Compounding Your Tax Savings

The Cost of Waiting to Make a Large Gift: Compounding Your Tax Savings
By Gordon Schaller
JMBM · 14 Mar

If you are planning to make a large gift as part of your estate plan, you should consider taking advantage of the current tax exemption in effect unt

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Facing the Knowledge Gap: Why Hotels Need “Visibility” to Avoid Data Privacy Liability

Facing the Knowledge Gap: Why Hotels Need “Visibility” to Avoid Data Privacy Liability
By Robert E. Braun
JMBM · 10 Mar

Addressing privacy compliance and cybersecurity is becoming more and more challenging for companies. At least 26 states are considering various kinds

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ADA Defense Lawyer: A victory against serial plaintiff: The “Reservation Rule” Lawsuit Against California Hotel Dismissed

ADA Defense Lawyer: A victory against serial plaintiff: The “Reservation Rule” Lawsuit Against California Hotel Dismissed
By Jim Butler, Martin H. Orlick
JMBM · 21 Jan

Serial ADA litigants are continuing to face challenges in the courts as dozens of cases alleging a failure to include accessibility information on ho

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Hotel Data Security: Challenges to Address in 2022

Hotel Data Security: Challenges to Address in 2022
By Jim Butler, Robert E. Braun
JMBM · 3 Jan

As hotels find new ways to use technology to attract guests and enhance their properties, they need to remain aware of the security challenges these

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U.S. Labor & Employment New Year Round-Up - What to Expect in 2022

U.S. Labor & Employment New Year Round-Up - What to Expect in 2022
By Jim Butler
JMBM · 28 Dec

Several new pieces of California legislation have either recently gone into effect or will take effect in 2022, impacting nearly all employers and ho