Hotel Law Blog · 16 Apr

The recent ruling in Google v. Oracle has altered the definition of “fair use” when it comes to functional works such as code. While the use of exist

Hotel Law Blog · 8 Apr

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is currently accepting public comments on a provision in the recently enacted

Hotel Law Blog · 5 Apr

5 April 2021 See how JMBM's Global Hospitality Group(r) can help you. Bob Braun recently wrote an article for Today's Hotelier on the issues hotel ow

Hotel Law Blog · 23 Mar

California has seen an explosion of ADA cases in the past few years, leading the state to impose strict pleading standards and high filing fees for s

Hotel Law Blog · 19 Mar

The survey standards for the American Land Title Association® (ALTA®)/ National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) survey were updated in Febru

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

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 · 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 · 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

Hotel Law Blog · 23 Mar

20 March 2020 See how JMBM's Global Hospitality Group(r) can help you. Click here for the latest articles on distressed hotel loans and here for The

Hotel Law Blog · 17 Mar

For the last three to five years the pundits have increasingly speculated that the longest economic recovery in history could not endure and that we

Hotel Law Blog · 27 Sep

26 September 2019 Click here for the latest articles on Resort Fee Litigation. Note: If you are a consumer with a Resort Fee issue, please do NOT con

Hotel Law Blog · 24 Sep

The column below was first published in the October 2019 issue of Hotel Management and is reprinted with permission. Why are so many hoteliers talkin

Hotel Law Blog · 7 Aug

Many hotels operate internationally and are frequently subject to the European Union's 2018 General Data Protection Regulation. The financial consequ

Hotel Law Blog · 30 Jul

If you are a consumer with a Resort Fee issue, please do NOT contact us! We do not represent consumers with complaints against hotels. We advise hote