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North Carolina Federal Court Rejects Hotel Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Customer’s Breach of Contract Claim

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A federal court in North Carolina denied a hotel franchisor’s motion to dismiss a customer’s breach of contract claim. Brittian v. Extended Stay America, 2024 WL 1841600 (W.D. N.C. Apr. 26, 2024)....more

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New York Federal Court Grants Hotel Franchisors’ Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on Negligence Claims

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A federal court in New York recently granted a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in an action asserting claims that franchisor Hyatt Corporation acted with negligence in connection with assaults to guests...more

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Franchisee 101: If it Walks Like a Franchise, Talks Like a Franchise, it Might Be a Franchise

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Twin City Lodging LLC bought a Best Western Hotel in Mankato, Minnesota, then entered into a “Membership Agreement” with Best Western International. Best Western granted Twin City a license to operate the hotel under Best...more

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Appellate Division Revives Challenge to New York City’s Moratorium on Hotel Conversions

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In Real Estate Bd. of New York, Inc. v. City of New York, Petitioner-Plaintiff Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. (“REBNY”) commenced a hybrid article 78 proceeding and plenary action against the City of New York (“City”)...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - CMA initiates enforcement action against booking sites; Hoteliers seek dismissal of anti-trust...

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This week’s Update features a number of “legal” updates to stories we have been following for some time. Enjoy....more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - Australian authorities confirm renewed interest in parity provisions; Singapore opens...

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Australian Authorities Confirm Renewed Interest in Parity Provisions - ("Online Booking Clauses Still Cause for Concern for Australian Competition Authority," MLex, April 11, 2018) (subscription required) - Speaking...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update - Australian Competition Authorities re-think "narrow" parity; Keyword prohibitions the subject...

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Our weekly OTA & Travel Distribution Update is below. This week’s Update features a number of familiar stories....more

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"Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - April 2017"

In this edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine a district court ruling against Wendy's that continues a shift toward an increase in merchants' data protection responsibilities and the Article 29 Working...more

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Data Breach Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss

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In an April 13, 2017 decision in Walters v. Kimpton Hotel, a California federal judge rejected the bid of hotel chain Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group, LLC to dismiss a proposed class action arising from a data breach last...more

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September 2016 Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News Update

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The past month’s judicial and administrative activity in the area of IC misclassification reflects the wide range of industries facing these types of claims: communications; cleaning services; transportation and delivery...more

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FRANCHISEE 101: Forum Selection Clause Valid Despite MN Franchise Act

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A federal court in New Jersey upheld a franchise agreement's forum selection clause in favor of hotel franchisor Ramada Worldwide Inc. and denied a Minnesota hotel franchisee's motion to dismiss the complaint, or...more

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