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The Perils of Social Media Promotions in the Hospitality Industry

by Elizabeth Brunins in Legal, Lodging, Technology. Posted November 23, 2019

Truth in advertising is not only a best practice; it’s the law. It applies to all media – from newspapers and magazines to radio spots to online platforms, such as blogs or social media. It is required in both overt advertisements and implied claims buried in otherwise innocuous posts. As such, it creates a minefield ...

Texas Updates Breach Notification Requirements

by Wilson Elser in Legal, Technology. Posted November 21, 2019

Effective January 1, 2020, the Texas legislature will impose new notification requirements on businesses that maintain personal information of customers. House Bill 4390 amends the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act by requiring that Texas residents be notified of a data security breach within sixty (60) days of the determination that a breach has occurred. A ...

Strategies to Defend & Mitigate Against Sex Trafficking Lawsuits in the Hospitality Industry

by Jennifer Miller in Legal. Posted November 19, 2019

Federal and state laws define human trafficking as compelling someone through force, coercion or fraud to perform work or engage in sex acts. According to the Department of Homeland Security, it is a global issue with millions of adults and children being victimized to generate billions of dollars in profits for traffickers and others engaging ...

Reptile Theory: Using the Primitive Brain to Increase Plaintiff’s Verdicts

by Michael Phillips in Legal. Posted November 16, 2019

Jane Doe was the victim of a sexual assault while a guest at Marrilton Garden Inn & Courtyard Suites. She has filed a multi-million-dollar suit against Heavenly Hospitality Management, LLC d/b/a Marrilton Garden Inn & Courtyard Suites, Marrilton, Inc., (several subsidiaries of Marrilton, Inc.) and Gwen Causey (hotel manager). Scenario: Jane Doe, a guest, checks ...

Company Hotline & Incident Management Benchmarking: How Does Your Program Compare?

by Tricia Fratto in Human Resources. Posted November 14, 2019

Encouragement of internal misconduct reporting is on the rise for public and private businesses and organizations of all sizes, and whistleblower protection laws across the globe are being strengthened. See how employees are voicing their concerns today and what companies are doing to address them. Reporting Channels According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners ...

What Employee Accommodations are Required Under the ADA?

by KPM Law in Legal. Posted November 12, 2019

I. What are Your Responsibilities as an Employer?The federal American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and many similar state laws require employers to “reasonably” accommodate an otherwise qualified disabled applicant or employee to perform the essential job functions of the position or enjoy equal benefits of employment as similarly situated employees. Similarly, other federal and state ...

HVS 2019 Hotel Parking Survey

by Rodney Clough in Hotel Development. Posted November 9, 2019

Most hotels in urban centers profit considerably off of available parking capacity and, depending on the garage size and operational strategy of the hotel owner, garages can be significant value drivers. Our experience reflects that parking garages can operate with departmental profit as high as 40% to 50% if managed internally, or garages can be ...

How Business Travelers Can Guard Against Polluted Air

by BCD Travel in Risk Management, Travel. Posted November 5, 2019

Traveling for business means exposure to potential risks such as political unrest, terrorist attacks, medical crises—and air pollution. As outlined in BCD Travel’s Inform report, Air Quality and Business Travel, only half of the 100 most visited cities worldwide have clean air. Below are tips and tricks business travelers can use to guard against the harmful effects of air pollution. ...

8 Airport Safety Tips

by WorldAware in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 2, 2019

The easiest time for pickpockets, robbers, or a loss of personal belongings is when you are in motion. On the bookends of your trip, you should be hyper-aware of your surroundings. When you’re moving through the airport, there are all sorts of events: check-in, bag check, security checkpoint, convenience stop, walk to the terminal, and ...

State & Federal Alcohol Compliance Update: TTB Enforcement and Related Matters

by Elizabeth DeConti in Food & Beverage, Legal. Posted October 24, 2019

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is the federal agency with oversight of alcohol beverage sales, marketing, and distribution. Every U.S. state has a companion state-level agency to TTB. In recent months, TTB has, thanks to a generous allocation in the federal budget, embarked on a rigorous trade practice investigation ...

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