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DEFINING HOSPITALITY ENTITIES IN CONTRACTS AND STATUTES: A PROACTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE APPROACH

“The sine qua non of a life in the law is a willingness to devote a great deal of thought to issues which seldom concern nonlawyers.” INTRODUCTION The concept of a hospitality entity, such as a “restaurant” or “hotel,” is something that ordinary people (non-lawyers) have little difficulty describing, but which has long created a ...
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Elevating Hospitality Compliance: HospitalityLawyer.com Partners with WebFire Training

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards is paramount. With the evolving landscape of regulations and the need for continuous training, HospitalityLawyer.com has formed a strategic collaboration with WebFire Training, a leading provider of comprehensive compliance training solutions. We’re excited to announce that HospitalityLawyer.com subscribers now have exclusive access ...
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How to Safely Respond to Medical Episodes in a Hotel

At some point in their careers, hotel employees may be required to respond to a medical episode in one of the following circumstances: For the non-medical career professional, responding to a medical episode may be unnerving. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the growing list of concerns of first responders along with the fear of ...
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Hotel Guest Privacy & Security: The “Keys” of a Secure Guest Experience

Moderated by Stephen Barth, this recorded presentation features a discussion about the crucial matter of key security and control in the hotel industry. Gain insights from Brad Bonnell, Principal at Hotel Security Group; Paul Frederik, President of Hospitality Security Advisors; Salvatore Caccavale, Principal at Global Hospitality Security Solutions; and Vince Vittatoe, CEO of Vittatoe Consulting. ...
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Fentanyl in Hotels

Drug overdoses are a significant problem in the United States, killing more than 107,000 people in 2021. Of those deaths, two-thirds were caused by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. While fentanyl is commonly used to manage severe pain, it is also abused, often added to heroin to ...
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FOOD HALLS: Legal Risk Considerations

The food hall revolution has captured the attention of both restaurant consumers and developers. Consumers are drawn to food halls due to the abundance of menu choices they offer, while developers see them as a way to mitigate investment volatility by licensing space to multiple food service entities under one roof.  The food courts and ...
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Addictive Prescription drugs With Warning Labels.

Fentanyl in Hotels

Moderated by Stephen Barth, this recorded presentation features a discussion about fentanyl in the hospitality industry. Gain insights from Brad Bonnell, Principal at Hotel Security Group; Sherri Foster, Director of Safety & Security at Extended Stay America Management; Salvatore Caccavale, Principal at Global Hospitality Security Solutions; and Marshall Gilinsky, Shareholder at Anderson Kill. The presentation ...
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Inaugural Master Class for Hotel & Restaurant Corporate Counsel

A few weeks ago we hosted our Inaugural Virtual Master Class for Hotel & Restaurant Corporate Counsel aimed at improving corporate counsel law departments. It consisted of an interview with Stuart Kreindler, VP, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation & Risk Management at Choice Hotels International, followed by a presentation on “What is Top of Mind for ...
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Voting Invitation for The Top 30 Hospitality Gurus 2022 list

Hello, We are excited to inform you that Global Gurus will be tabulating their 2022 rankings for The Top 30 Hospitality Gurus in December 2021 and our founder, Stephen Barth, currently ranked #16, is in contention again. If you are unfamiliar, Global Gurus is a research organization which seeks to identify remarkable leaders who make ...
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