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A wave of class action lawsuits has been filed against major hospitality providers alleging that the use of synthetic fragrances in common areas violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and various state consumer...more
The Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0174) is an enrolled act that fundamentally shifts the consumer protection enforcement landscape in Washington, D.C. For companies transacting with D.C....more
For many hospitality businesses, summertime is the busiest time of year for grounds maintenance and landscaping work. This article explains some tips for complying with federal and state laws when dealing with pesticides and...more
When fans think about the FIFA World Cup, they picture the matches, the players, the national pride, the fan festivals, and the extraordinary global energy surrounding the tournament. What they rarely see, however, is the...more
The FIFA World Cup is more than just a global sporting event – it has the potential to transform host nations and cities and act as a catalyst for investment, urban development, and economic transformation. With 48 teams, 16...more
Good Sunday evening from somewhere 30,000 over the mid-west . . . Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, June 5, 2026, is below. It was another relatively quiet week in the online travel industry other...more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, and is expected to be one of the largest mass events ever staged on American soil. With such a large event...more
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway. Set to be the largest World Cup in history, the tournament will bring millions of fans, unprecedented global attention, and billions of dollars in economic activity to...more
Capital is flowing back into the European hotel sector at pace. Across the UK and Europe, transaction volumes rose sharply in 2024 (as we await full 2025 data), reaching levels not seen since before the pandemic. Investor...more
At the start of the year, the state minimum wage increased, along with several local jurisdictions. Many other California cities and counties will also increase their minimum wage on July 1. The following localities will...more
In a pro-policyholder trend, multiple federal courts have recently resolved several important insurance coverage issues arising from underlying lawsuits alleging sex trafficking. In recent years, general liability insurers...more
Good Sunday morning from Seattle . . . Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, May 29, 2026, is below. The short week (at least for those of us in the U.S.) made for a relatively quiet week in the online...more
An Armani hotel. A Gucci restaurant. A Dior spa. Luxury brands have long intersected with the travel and hospitality sector, extending their brand identity into an experience. Early collaborations—such as Bulgari Hotels &...more
A federal district court in California granted in part a franchisee’s motion to enforce a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) issued by a state court, finding the franchisor engaged in coercive “self-help” measures by...more
Building a Hospitality Brand Ahead of a Major International Sporting Event: A Practical, Low-Cost Approach - As the upcoming global soccer tournament approaches, hospitality operators across New Jersey and the surrounding...more
The Los Angeles City Council has approved amendments that would slow the implementation schedule for the City’s Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance and related airport worker wage provisions. The move revises the framework...more
Good Monday afternoon from Seattle . . . For those of you celebrating and/or who have served, happy Memorial Day. Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, May 22, 2026, is below. Expedia Group and Google...more
Between November 2025 and May 2026, four things moved in New York hospitality law that change how operators should think about exposure: the Court of Appeals rewrote good-guy guarantor liability; Albany broke open the...more
Governor Spanberger has signed HB 975 (Bennett-Parker) into law, revising Virginia’s long-debated food-to-beverage ratio requirements for restaurants holding mixed beverage licenses. ...more
Good Sunday afternoon from Seattle . . . Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, May 15, 2026, is below. With quarterly earnings releases behind us, it was a much quieter week in the online travel world....more
With summer coming soon, golf resorts and other hospitality employers are planning to hire seasonal workers. In the process, they may wish to carefully consider their obligations under various wage-and-hour, immigration,...more
The Los Angeles City Council has taken initial steps to delay implementation of the City’s planned $30/hour minimum wage for hotel and airport workers, originally slated to take effect by 2028....more
Good Sunday afternoon from Seattle and happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers . . . Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, May 8, 2026, is below. It was another busy week in online travel as both Expedia...more
A federal court in California granted in part a franchisee’s motion to enforce a temporary restraining order (TRO) and ordered a defendant franchisor to show cause why it should not be held in civil contempt for failing to...more
If you are starting a hospitality business and want to sell beer, you will need to understand the ins and outs of obtaining a beer permit. Getting a beer permit is complicated because the sale and distribution of beer are...more