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Hospitality - September, 2016

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• China-Laos Investment Pact Applies In Casino Tiff, Court Says
• Trump Backs Immigration Remarks In Chef Contract Fight
• Trustwave Must Face Casino Co.'s Fraud Claims In Breach Row
• Dancers Claim Ky. Club Used Booze To Get Bad Contracts
• 1961 Kelley Drye Winged Foot Memo Is Privileged, Judge Says
• Metropolitan Museum Hit With $100M Suit Over Picasso Piece
• Jaguars Owner Pays $171M For Four Seasons Toronto
• Alaskan City Can't Beat Suit Over Cruise Ship Fees
• Okla. Tribe Says DOI Must Issue Letter In Gambling Row
• EEOC Sues Club For Bias Against HIV-Positive Waitress
• Brand Battles: 'Woodstock' Wants Pot Trademarks
• Horse Racing Co. Settles Feds' Polluted Wastewater Claims
• Wrigley Rooftop Owners Ask 7th Circ. To Hear Their Pitch
• Real Estate Rumors: Deerwood, West Elm, Prana Investments
• CORRECTED: NY Appeals Court Nixes Bid To Stop Marriott Merger
• Ariz. Co. Allowed Bias Against Gay Workers, EEOC Claims
• Texas Says Tribe Must Allow Casino Inspection
• Regal Can't Undo Injunction In iPic's Texas Antitrust Suit
• Travel Sites Ducking Hotel Taxes, Calif. High Court Hears
• Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill Signed By Calif. Governor
• Miss. Strip Club Failed To Address Racial Bias, EEOC Says
• Oral Advocacy And 'Vocal Fry'
• Strip Club Owner Loses Due Process Appeal Of License Nix
• Ex-Restaurateur In Ponzi Suit Sees New Bail Bid Torpedoed
• Objectors Say Icahn Only Winner In $2M Tropicana Move
• Philippine Resort's Ex-Manager Wins Round In Singapore
• Fox & Hound Parent's $28.6M Sale To Senior Creditor OK'd
• Priceline Source-Code 'Road Map' Suffices In IBM IP Row
• Tribe Seeks Win In Casino Fight With Ariz. Gaming Head
• $76M Cruise Robocall Class Settlement Gets Judge's OK
• Schumer Wants Albany To Replace NC For NCAA Tournament
• Travel Agency Says Marriott Gave NFL Its Super Bowl Rooms
• CST Brands Investor Slams $4.4B Takeover By Couche-Tard
• Pa. Justices Ax Local Gov't Casino Tax Shares
• Seminole Say Florida Forfeited Immunity In Gambling Suit
• Sleep With One Eye Open In An Age Without Hotel Privacy
• Chipotle Hit With $7.65M Verdict In Sexual Harassment Suit
• Daily Fantasy Cos. Fight 'Illegality' Claim In Student Suit
• Kiss Rockers' Pub Chain Workers Near Meal Break Class Cert.
• Exotic Dancer Says Arbitration Not Applicable In Wage Suit
• Cosi The Latest Restaurant Chain To Seek Ch. 11
• NJ Reaches Deal To Bar Bets Through Canadian Mohawk Land
• Playa Hotels & Resorts Files $100M IPO
• Vt. Ski Resort Owner Seeks Atty Fees Amid SEC EB-5 Probe
• Cafe Operator Says PE Firms Double-Crossed It In Takeover
• Texas Says 'No Way' To One Way's Hail Damage Claim
• The Courtroom Where It Happened: Hamilton As A Lawyer
• Goldman Sachs Pumping $70M Into Red Planet Hotels
• Why Have Lawyers Forgotten About The Middle Class?
• Taco Bell's Arbitration Pact Includes Franchisee, Court Told
• 'Airbnb And The Rentals Of Doom' Reported By NY Legislators
• NJ Court Clears Path For $1.15B Meadowlands Bond Sale
• County OKs $105M Astrodome Redevelopment Project
• Ohio Library Worker Sues Over Transgender Surgery Denial
• JPMorgan Can Bring Soccer Club CEO Into Contract Suit
• NJ Tax Court Sides With Lotto Winners In Income Tax Fight
• Lexington Wants Out Of Hotel's Hail Coverage Suit
• Late Subpoenas In EEOC Texas Roadhouse Beef Quashed
• Big-Name Investors Dismissed From Daily Fantasy MDL
• Real Estate Rumors: Prudential, Hirschfeld, Cammeby's
• McDonald's Class Cert. Bodes Bad News For Franchisors
• Caesars Says All Creditors On Board With Ch. 11 Plan
• Steakhouse Loses L-1B Suit, But Nabs 'Knowledge' Win
• Caesars Said To Be Near Finish In Ch. 11 Negotiations
• El Pollo Loco Investor Says Execs Dumped $130M In Stock
• Obama Inks Bill Supporting Native American Tourism
• NFL Ticket Buyers Argue Class Action Belongs In Calif.
• Houston-Area Officials To Vote On $105M Astrodome Proposal
• Judge Won't Trim Contract Fight Between Trump, Celeb Chef
• Citing Homer, Judge Denies Georgia Golf Course A Mulligan
• Avoiding The Insurer Bite: Coverage For Zika Virus Losses
• Williams-Sonoma's West Elm Brand Launching Boutique Hotels
• Taxation With Representation: Milbank, Fenwick, Mayer Brown
• Tribe Joins Mass. Residents' Trust Land Fight Over Casino
• Real Estate Giants: Comcast Center, Philadelphia
• 1st Circ. Sinks 'Long War' Over Boston's Long Wharf
• Class Fights To Keep Suit Over SeaWorld Tickets, Plushes
• NY AG Settles Trump Hotel Data Breach Probe
• Logan's Roadhouse Reaches Deals On DIP, Plan Statement
• Wendy's Can't Exit Data Breach Suit, Financial Institutions Say
• Airbnb Gains $555M In New Equity Funding
• Domino's Liable For Driver's Car Crash, Justices Hear
• Consumers Defend Starbucks Underfill Class Action
• Chipotle, Consumer Ordered To Share More Docs In GMO Suit
• NBA Inks Deal With Stats-Keeping, Player-Tracking Firms
• NJ Mega-Mall Bond Deal Faces Renewed Court Challenge
• 'Failed' Fed. Sports Betting Ban Should Go: Gaming Group
• Calif. Gov. Signs Bill Banning State Park Trademarks
• Disney Beats Another Florida Autism-Bias Suit
• Texas Roadhouse Pays $1.4M To Settle Harassment Suit
• Ky. Court Clips Grant Thornton Penalty In Tax Shelter Case
• 2017 Trial Date Set For KIT Digital CEO, Former Backer
• Comcast Buys Former Philly Flyers Owner's Spectacor Stake
• Jay Peak CEO Barred From Using EB-5 Program
• Nev. Gov. Backs Public Financing For Las Vegas NFL Stadium
• Are Loyal Customers Happy Shareholders?
• Relocated Rams Have To Give Fans New Tickets Or Refunds
• Caesars Gives Creditors Friday Deadline To Grab Extra $1B
• Calif. Casino Defeats $60M PAGA Smoking Lounge Claim
• Starwood Says It's Owed $4.8M In Interest On Back Taxes
• How Tribes Can Avoid Gambling With Casino Patrons' Data
• Real Estate Rumors: Sisense, Impulsive, BH Properties
• Domino's Franchisee Wage Deal With Drivers Confirmed
• Pandox Pays $61M For Hilton Grand Place Brussels
• Hedge Fund Seeks Appraisal Of $2.2B Diamond Resorts Deal
• LA Rams Want Conn. Ticket Suit Sent To Mo.
• Mass Deportations Could Cost US $4.7 Trillion, Says Report
• Starbucks Wins Discovery Halt In Underfilled Iced Drink Row
• Orioles' Concession Co. Slams Workers' 2nd Circ. Citation
• Bankrupt Caesars Unit Fights $41M La. Tax Liability
• SeaWorld Patrons Ask 9th Circ. To Restore Orca Abuse Suit
• Barnes & Noble Cafe Managers Deserve OT Pay, Suit Says
• Raymond James Wants Jay Peak EB-5 Claims Nixed
• Overhauling Law Firm Records Departments For A New Reality
• Wedding Invitation Biz Can't Block Phoenix Anti-Bias Law
• Marriott Gets OK From China To Close Starwood Merger
• Wells Fargo Settles Minn. Vikings Stadium Signage Fight
• 10th Circ. Urged To Undo Tribe's $27M Alcohol Tax Win
• Customer Defends Suit Against Priceline's Unrefunded Tax
• Hotel Says Insurer Can't Get Quick Win In Hail Coverage Suit
• 'Game Of War' Maker Dodges Suit Over In-Game Casino
• Caesars Board Members Fight Financial Doc Disclosure
• Conn. Tribes Again Taking Proposals For 3rd Casino
• Starbucks Customer Slams Bid To Halt Cold Drinks Discovery
• KIT Digital Ex-CEO Urges Dismissal Of Accounting Fraud Suit
• Receiver In Jay Peak Case Has Doubts About Asset Offer
• NC Drops Suit Against DOJ Over Transgender Bathroom Law
• Dave & Buster's Sued Over Payroll Debit Card Fees In Oregon
• Okla. Tribal Member Can't Halt Special Tribal Election
• Tony Luke's Founder Blasts Son's Deposition Request
• Eldorado To Buy Isle of Capri Casinos In $1.7B Deal
• Judge Won't Change Ruling That Tribal Member Owes Taxes
• Hotel Tax Hike Urged To Help Pay For Las Vegas NFL Stadium
• EEOC Raises 'Smoking Gun' In Texas Roadhouse Bias Row
• Last Call Equity Holder Objects To Credit Bidding Plan
• Disney Wants Quick Win In Autistic Guests' ADA Suit
• Marriott, First American Want Out Of Timeshare Suit
• Atlantic City Seeks Reprieve From Default On $73M NJ Loan
• NFL, Hall Of Fame Ignoring Bid To Stop 'Improper' Offers
• Real Estate Giants: Wilshire Grand Center, Los Angeles
• Caesars Resolves Spat Over Deferred Compensation Plans
• RIU Buys Iconic Dublin Hotel For $102.7M
• Transwest Threatens Senior Mortgage Lender Protections
• Judge Trims Suit Against Baseball Team Agents
• Fox & Hound Produce Vendors Rip Greenberg Traurig Fee Bid
• Conspirator In $16M Bank Fraud Lands 6-Month Sentence
• DoubleTree Can't Ditch Class Claims In OT Suit
• Wyndham Customers Fight To Keep Hidden Fees Suit
• Mystery Bidder Delays Vote On $794M Morgans Hotel Deal
• Pain Meds Unfairly Cost Casino Applicant Job, EEOC Says
• Mass. Residents Urge Judge To Stay Firm In Trust Land Fight
• 3 Steps To Successful Judgment Enforcement
• Sports Fans Have Little Recourse When Tickets Disappoint
• Receipt Suit Valid Under Spokeo, Cafe Patron Argues
• Surety Issuer Says Logan's Roadhouse Ch. 11 Plan Lacks Info
• Fox & Hound Parent Puts Off DIP, Bid Procedure Hearing
• Hulic Affiliate Drops $202M On 3 Tokyo Property Stakes
• Tribe Wants Sanctions Over Destroyed Notes In Casino Fight
• Starbucks Wants To Put Underfilled Drink Discovery On Ice
• Texas Resort Seeks Coverage Of $157M In Storm Damage
• Texas Woman Disfigured In Floor Collapse Sues For $50M
• Keep H-2B Returner Apps Coming Despite Uncertainty: USCIS
• Parsing Negligence Vs. Gross Negligence In New Jersey
• The Latest Milestone In US-Cuba Relations
• Hard Rock Cafe Escapes Franchisee's Deceptive Tactics Suit
• Calif. Urges 9th Circ. To Cement Ruling That Reopened Casino
• Tax Official's Claims, Defenses Axed In Ala. Tribe's Suit
• Cruise Ship Trumpeter Seeks Rehearing Of 11th Circ. Call
• NCAA Pulls Events From North Carolina Over Bathroom Law
• Island Casino Workers Justly Denied Visas, Feds Say
• Restaurant Groups Urge High Court To Review Tip Pool Rule
• Viking Cruises Receives $500M PE Capital Infusion
• Hersha Hospitality Trust Selling 5 Hotels For $185M
• NJ Lawmaker Unveils Funding Plan For New Casino Revenue
• Should Your Law Firm Move To The Cloud?
• Universal City Studios Gets Green Light On $1.8M Wage Deal
• Cinemark Urges 9th Circ. To Affirm Pay Stub Suit Win
• Native American Tourism Bill Heads To President's Desk
• Caribbean Cruise, Class Dismiss TCPA Robocall Suit
• House Passes Online Ticket Sales, Review Protection Bills
• Logan's Roadhouse Seeks $1.2M In Employee Bonuses
• Walton Street Picks Up Tampa Hotel From Blackstone
• Ladbrokes, Coral To Sell 400 Shops Ahead Of £2.3B Merger
• NZ Hotel Developer Loses $18M Bid To Upend Arbitral Ruling
• Football Hall Of Fame Says Suit Doesn't Belong In Calif.
• Wrigley Rooftop Owner's Bid For New Trial Fails, Feds Say
• From The Partner's Desk: Paving Your Path To Partnership
• Chipotle Ex-Worker Sees Pregnancy Bias Award Cut By $200K
• Calif. Gov. Signs Off On $36M To Tribe For Slots Repayment
• Tribal Daily Fantasy Offerings Still Hinge On Skill Question
• Chipotle Reaches Deals With Food-Poisoning Victims
• Harrah's Wins NJ Appeal Over Casino Promo In Fraud Case
• SeaWorld Wants Suit Over Purchased Tickets, Plushes Nixed
• 5th Circ. Won't Revive Super Bowl Fan Class Against NFL
• Caesars Mediator Has Harsh Parting Words For Judge
• Car Dealer Objects To Freezing 'Hotel Chicago' Name
• Feds Say Fla. Tribe Can't Avoid Judgment In Casino Tax Case
• Pittsburgh Tax Atty Convicted Of Employment Tax Fraud
• 4 Takeaways From DOI's Win In Calif. Tribal Casino Row
• How We Can Diversify The Legal Profession And Why We Must
• Pizza Chain Worker Looks To Reheat Break, Pay-Stub Claims
• Minn. Tribe Launches Daily Fantasy Sports Platform
• Captive Orca Deserves ESA Protection, 11th Circ. Told
• Roark Capital Acquires Majority Stake In Jimmy John's
• West Texas Tribe's Bingo Is Illegal, State Says
• Sex Club False Ad Claims Need Interstate Link, Judge Says
• Cruise Cos. Settle Robocall Class Action For Up To $76M
• MGM Implores 2nd Circ. To Revive Suit On Tribal Casino Law
• Fla. Golf Course To Pay $130K To Settle FLSA Suit
• Houston Strip Clubs Pay $1.1M, Settle Dancers' FLSA Suit
• Arena Football Stadium, Player Settle Knee Injury Suit
• McSam Pays Rockwood $153M For 2 Club Quarters Hotels
• Are Vending Machines Public Accommodations Under ADA?
• Trump Entertainment Launches $14M Clawback Campaign
• Aspen Policy Doesn't Cover Tenant Damage, Fla. Court Says
• Caesars Challenges Jr. Noteholders' $5.5B Recovery Strategy
• Jury Lets Hawaii, NFL Off The Hook For ADA Suit
• Fla. Hotel Manager's $10M Deposit Not Capital Gains
• Airbnb Seeks To Stop San Francisco Registration Law
• Feds Seek To Ax Enviro Claim Against Calif. Tribal Casino
• Noodles & Co. Payment Card Breach Draws Credit Union Suit
• Tony Luke's Son Says Philly Family's Beef Can End Quickly
• Cargill Unit Wants $6.7M Mexican Resort Award Upheld
• Subway, T-Mobile Text Offer Violated TCPA, Consumers Say
• SeaWorld Says Class Action's Contract Breach Claims Fail
• Texas Blasts Tribal Bid To Lift Bingo Ban
• Leveraging Trial Strategies To Improve Your Negotiating Skills
• Airbnb Shines Light On Gov't User Data Demands
• Fla. Tribe Wants Tax Judgment Focused On One Member
• Split 9th Circ. Rehearing Denial In Tip Cases Draws Dissent
• Wash. City Says Tribe Can Furnish Own Casino Sewers
• NJ Group Seeks To Block $1.15B Meadowlands Bond Sale
• Feds, North Fork Tribe Prevail In Calif. Casino Row
• Tribal Hotel Subcontractor's $1.5M Arbitration Award Upheld
• DC Circ. Upholds FHWA's Digital Changing Billboards Rule
• Booking.com Demands Better Answers From USPTO
• Old Skills, New Tricks: Opportunities For Law Librarians
• Jay Peak Owner Slams SEC's 'Bluster' In EB-5 Fraud Case
• HomeAway, Airbnb Sue Santa Monica Over Ad Ban
• Settlement In Michigan McDonald's FLSA Row Wins OK
• Marriott Can't Slip Out Of Housekeeper Rest Break Suit
• Tribe Can't Step Into Rival's Suit Over Federal Recognition
• Texas Pueblo Says It Isn't Violating Gambling Ban
• Tribe Says Its Bid To Join Trust Land Fight Isn't A Ploy
• DOL Cuts Down On Paperwork In H-2B Certification Process
• PETA Fights $2.5M Fee Request In Seaquarium Orca Suit
• Caesars Noteholders Demand Paul Weiss Docs
• DraftKings, FanDuel Master Complaint Lands In Mass. Court
• Fugitive Fraudster's 10-Year Flight Ends With 5-Year Sentence
• Deals Rumor Mill: McDonald's, Rosneft, Expedia
• Expedia, Booking.com Back Off Hotel Price Limits In Australia
• Jay Peak CEO Settles $50M EB-5 Investment Swiping Case
• Travel Website Seeks To Dismiss Delta Fraud Claim
• Real Estate Rumors: Thor Equities, Techline, Macy's
• Will 'Dr. Bull' Affect Actual Jurors?
• Domino's Drivers Win Class Cert. On Mass. Tip Claims
• Fox & Hound Parent Plans Ch. 11 Sale Funded By $5M DIP
• Kimpton Says 60 Locations Hit By Payment Card Breach
• Meat, Dairy Claims Tossed From Chipotle GMO False Ad Suit
• Wrigley Rooftop Owners Won't Get Second Swing At Cubs
• Famous Brands Expands In UK With $144M Burger Chain Buy
• Mass. Pushes 1st Circ. To Reject Tribe's Bid To Build Casino
• Arkansas Casino Amendment Qualifies For November Ballot
• Real Estate Co. Hits NFL's Rams With Ticket Sales Suit
• DraftKings Raises $150M In Latest Funding Round
• Subway's Novel Approach To Averting Wage And Hour Claims