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Veterans Turned Away Because Of Service Animals: Lessons You Can Learn

by Andria Ryan in Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging. Posted December 19, 2019

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced settlements with two hotel properties to resolve complaints under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) involving service animals. In both cases, the individuals involved were veterans with PTSD and both properties refused to honor their reservations because the veterans were accompanied by service ...

When They Are Getting Better Offers: Women in Hospitality Law

by Peggy Berg in Legal. Posted December 17, 2019

Jennifer is committed to the leadership track and loves her career and company. She has two kids and loves being a mom and her life is set up to accommodate family and career. When I met her, she was torn, but leaning toward leaving her firm for another offer. But, unlike many others, her company ...

Understanding and Complying with Transgender/Gender Identity Issues for the Hospitality Workplace

by Yoora Pak in Human Resources, Legal. Posted December 10, 2019

In a highly publicized dispute, the Supreme Court will [have heard] arguments this fall from advocates and opponents to ultimately determine whether federal law, in particular Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, protects transgender employees from discrimination based on their gender identity.1 Along with two other cases concerning the LGBTQ community, the Supreme Court ...

Co-Working Spaces: Mitigating Litigation Risks While Encouraging Innovation

by Fisher Phillips in Hotel Development, Legal, Lodging. Posted December 5, 2019

Co-working spaces are quickly becoming the Uber equivalent to office space rentals for remote-work professionals. On Monday morning, log onto an app and reserve a cubicle space down the street at a price much cheaper than a short-term office lease. On Tuesday, welcome a new client into a reserved conference room at a different co-working ...

New York AG Files Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Donuts For Attacks On Customer Accounts

by Brian Kint in Food & Beverage, Legal, Technology. Posted November 28, 2019

On September 26, 2019, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., the franchisor of Dunkin’ Donuts (“Dunkin’”). The lawsuit involves security issues surrounding Dunkin’s stored value cards, which customers can use to purchase Dunkin’ food and merchandise. Customers can create an online account through Dunkin’s website or mobile app, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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