The key phrase seems to be “slow and steady.” Market indicators in the hospitality sector are mostly in growth mode with upward pointing arrows in most, but not all, areas of inquiry. There appears to be a significant degree of
Hospitality Law Check-In
Commentary on hotel, resort, club & hospitality legal issues
Hospitality Law Check-In, published by Greenberg Traurig, LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting the hospitality industry, including hotel investment, management, and operations. The blog covers regulatory developments, compliance challenges, and litigation risks relevant to hospitality businesses. It addresses topics such as international hotel market trends, U.S. sanctions and embargoes impacting hospitality investments, club governance and member disputes, and the implications of government policies on hospitality entities. The blog also discusses transactional and real estate aspects of hospitality law, providing insights for investors, operators, and legal professionals engaged in the hospitality sector.
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Claremont Club Case: It’s Not Just Dodgeball
By Glenn Gerena
Lotz vs. Claremont Club, Court of Appeals, Division 2, California (August 15, 2013)
This decision illustrates both the general risk of club liability when liability waivers are unclear and when a club does not follow its written management policies and…
Being Hospitable to Service Animals*
The Equal Rights Center based in Washington, D.C. has recently published a short and helpful booklet for users of service animals and other types of assistive animals. It is a “users” guide for persons seeking accommodations for their service animals,…
Getting the Word Out – It’s all about Marketing – The Interplay between Owner’s and Brand’s Priorities
At first blush one would think that a hotel marketing plan would equally benefit the owner of the specific hotel and the brand under which the owner’s hotel is operated. Clearly, marketing the owner’s hotel and marketing the brand benefit…
Case Law Update: Community Covenants’ Impact on Club Operations
By Glenn Gerena
Warrender vs. Gull Harbor Yacht Club, Court of Appeals of North Carolina (August 6, 2013)
This decision illustrates the importance of reviewing and considering the impact of restrictive covenants on operations of a club or marina before acquiring or restructuring…
Case Law Update: Resigned Member Refund and Facilities Use
By Glenn Gerena
Caley vs. Glenmoor Country Club, Court of Appeals of Ohio, Fifth District, Stark County (November 4, 2013)
Disputes between clubs and members who hold refundable memberships have become common in an environment in which clubs have long membership resale…
iGlobal Forum Chairman Nelson Migdal Highlights the Dynamics of International Law in the Hospitality Law Sector
Recently, our very own Nelson Migdal, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Hospitality Group, joined iGlobal Forum’s 3rd Global Hospitality and Lodging Investment Summit as the chairman and as a moderator for the opening panel session on the market outlook…
Residential Realty – The Reemergence of Branded Residential Realty
Branded residential projects offer all the comforts of “home” with the luxury, prestige and high level of services offered at a hotel. This is not as easy as it may appear at first blush. Savvy developers are jumping into the…
Let the Games Begin…Voters Approve Casino Gaming in New York State
Earlier this month, New York State voters approved a Constitutional amendment to authorize casino gaming in the state. Implementation of the amendment, including the process for siting of the casinos and selection of casino operators, will begin shortly in accordance…
Midnight Raid 2.0, Hotel Management Agreements Under Siege – Hot Topic – Georgetown University Law Center’s Hotel & Lodging Legal Summit 2013
Midnight Raid Panel Grabs Attention. Hotel Management Agreements and the midnight raid once again took center stage recently at the Hotel & Lodging Legal Summit sponsored by the Georgetown University Law Center, and was the topic of discussion among attendees…