Hospitality

  • December 10, 2023

    Trump Cancels Plan To Testify In NY Fraud Trial Defense

    Donald Trump abruptly canceled his plans to testify in his defense on Monday in the New York attorney general's civil fraud case, in a series of social media posts on the eve of his expected return to the Manhattan courtroom.

  • December 08, 2023

    Pa. Justices Reject Consolidation Of Future COVID Cases

    The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on Friday held that an Allegheny County judge — one of few to rule in favor of businesses seeking insurance coverage for losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic — cannot consolidate all future pandemic cases against Erie Insurance Exchange in her courtroom, ruling that she exceeded her authority in doing so.

  • December 08, 2023

    How Immigration Can Fill Labor Gaps — A Series

    In Case You Missed It: In this three-part series, Law360 delves into how immigration restrictions are exacerbating labor shortages in the healthcare, hospitality and technology industries, and what changes are needed to overcome the gaps.

  • December 08, 2023

    Judge Denies Lenders Control Of NYC Margaritaville For Now

    A New York bankruptcy judge on Friday denied lenders an emergency motion to take over management of the Times Square Margaritaville resort, saying there was no evidence of an urgent need to swap control and that the lenders appeared to be wrong on the law.

  • December 08, 2023

    MSG Can Keep Banning Attorneys, NY Appeals Court Says

    Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is allowed to continue its controversial policy of banning lawyers involved in litigation against the company from its venues, according to a New York appellate court.

  • December 08, 2023

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    The past week in London has seen Tesla drive patent proceedings against technology company InterDigital, Genesis band members say That's (not) All in a breach of contract claim against Virgin Records, and betting giant Entain play its hand in a claim over its acquisition of BetCity last year. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • December 08, 2023

    COVERAGE RECAP: Day 42 Of Trump's NY Civil Fraud Trial

    Law360 reporters are providing live coverage from the courthouse as former President Donald Trump goes on trial in the New York attorney general's civil fraud case. Here's a recap from day 42.

  • December 07, 2023

    2 Senators Probe Private Equity's Role In Hospital Care

    Two U.S. senators opened an investigation on Wednesday examining how private equity ownership impacts the country's hospitals after nine female patients were assaulted at a for-profit hospital in Iowa in 2021 and 2022.

  • December 07, 2023

    Lodge Asks 11th Circ. To Save Insurance Claims Over Slaying

    A Florida lodge that was hit with a $3.3 million judgment for a fatal shooting in its parking lot urged the Eleventh Circuit to revive its bad faith claims against Kinsale Insurance Co.

  • December 07, 2023

    Trump Expert Tells NY Trial Court There's No Sign Of Fraud

    Donald Trump returned to his civil fraud trial in person Thursday as his final expert witness testified there was no evidence of accounting fraud by the former president, who stands accused of falsifying his financial statements to secure lucrative terms on loans and insurance for his real estate empire.

  • December 07, 2023

    Glenn Beck Sued Over Canceled 'Cruise Through History' Trip

    Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck and his affiliates are fraudulently refusing to ensure refunds to customers who purchased tickets to his pandemic-canceled "Cruise Through History" in 2020 that was organized by the now-defunct travel firm CruiseBuilder, according to a proposed class action removed to Arkansas federal court this week.

  • December 07, 2023

    Fla. Fairfield Inn Must Arbitrate Hurricane Damage Fight

    A Florida federal judge ordered the owner of a Fairfield Inn in Tampa to arbitrate its hurricane damage dispute in New York with its insurers, saying the property owner's argument that arbitration unfairly favored insurers was irrelevant since the dispute involved a foreign underwriter.

  • December 07, 2023

    COVERAGE RECAP: Day 41 Of Trump's NY Civil Fraud Trial

    Law360 reporters are providing live coverage from the courthouse as former President Donald Trump goes on trial in the New York attorney general's civil fraud case. Here's a recap from day 41.

  • December 06, 2023

    Whistleblower Snags $350K In $1.8M NYC Diner Tax Deal

    The estate of the former owner of two New York City diners must pay $1.8 million in penalties after he collected taxes from patrons on cash receipts but then pocketed the money instead of reporting the taxes to the state, the New York attorney general announced Wednesday.

  • December 06, 2023

    Inventor Says MLB Unlawfully Uses Dynamic Barcode Tech

    An inventor is accusing Major League Baseball of infringing his 2015 patent for a digital ticketing system, which he says the league and its teams have used at ballparks without permission.

  • December 06, 2023

    11th Circ. Revives Underweight Poultry Suit Against Sysco

    The Eleventh Circuit on Wednesday revived a proposed class suit filed by a group of Florida Mexican restaurants claiming Sysco regularly delivers underweight boxes of poultry products, saying the lower court erred in tossing their breach of contract claims.

  • December 06, 2023

    Trump's NY Gag Appeal Claims Laughable, Judge's Atty Says

    The New York state trial court that hit Donald Trump with gag orders in his civil fraud case defended those decisions Wednesday in an appellate filing, calling Trump's alleged free speech injuries "risible" compared to the potential harm to court staff.

  • December 06, 2023

    Restaurant Chains Still Fighting Part Of $8M Chicken Deal

    Boston Market, Golden Corral, Cracker Barrel, Domino's and other restaurant chains continued Tuesday to contest part of an $8 million class settlement resolving other direct buyers' chicken price-fixing claims, arguing specifically that the deal improperly bargained away claims they still want to assert in a subsequent trial.

  • December 05, 2023

    Trump's Broker & Club Member Touts Mar-A-Lago's $1B Value

    A Florida real estate broker and member of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club took the stand Tuesday in New York state court to defend the former president's valuation of the property, saying it was worth more than $1 billion based on his billions in sales experience and "gut" feelings.

  • December 05, 2023

    Seamen Seek To Revive Suit Over COVID-Infested Ship

    Seven crew members on a cruise to Antarctica that set off after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's no-sail order at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic urged the Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday to revive their suit against their employer, arguing the proper forum for the claims is Florida.

  • December 05, 2023

    Jackson Urges High Court To Dispose Of Automatic Vacaturs

    U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Tuesday again criticized a procedural mechanism that obligates the justices to vacate lower court opinions and offered up an alternative analysis they could use to decide whether to vacate rulings by the lower courts.

  • December 05, 2023

    Laos Can't Sue In US For $3M Arbitral Awards, Investor Says

    An American businessperson and his investment firms are hoping to escape paying a $3 million tab tied to an ill-fated casino venture in a lawsuit leveled by the government of Laos to enforce two international arbitration awards, arguing that the federal court in the Northern Mariana Islands lacks jurisdiction in the dispute.

  • December 05, 2023

    Splenda Maker Says Peet's Provides Knockoff Sweetener

    Peet's Coffee Inc. is breaching trademark laws by tricking customers into believing that the yellow packet sweeteners available at its locations are American-made Splenda when they actually contain active ingredients made in China, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Virginia federal court. 

  • December 05, 2023

    Ethics Referral Of Trump Atty Met With Caution In NJ Case

    A New Jersey state judge will hear arguments in January on whether an allegedly fraudulent nondisclosure agreement between one of Donald Trump's golf clubs and a former server can stand, but he held off on tackling whether a Trump-associated attorney acted unethically in securing the NDA.

  • December 05, 2023

    High Court Axes ADA Case But Says Issue Is 'Very Much Alive'

    The U.S. Supreme Court decided Tuesday that Acheson Hotels LLC's Americans with Disabilities Act appeal against a self-appointed "tester" is moot, finding the disabled litigant voluntarily dismissed her suit against the company, though the court said the issue of standing to sue over accessibility information on businesses' websites is "very much alive."

Expert Analysis

  • A Promising Structure For Multiunit Franchise Acquisitions

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    For investors looking to capitalize on the continued strength of franchise businesses, one potential acquisition structure based around an operating company and a property company may allow for efficient and flexible operations, say attorneys at Allen Matkins.

  • Opinion

    Law Schools Are Right To Steer Clear Of US News Rankings

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    By opting out of participating in the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, law schools abandon a profoundly flawed system and free up their resources to adapt to the tsunami of changes overtaking the profession, says Nicholas Allard at Jacksonville University College of Law.

  • Opinion

    Litigation Funders Seek Transparency In Disclosure Debate

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    Litigation funders want to correct the record on calls for funding disclosure in the name of transparency, as this purported justification obscures the disclosure's adverse effects — prejudicing plaintiffs' cases and discouraging the assertion of meritorious legal claims, say Dai Wai Chin Feman and William Weisman at Parabellum Capital.

  • 5 Principles For Better Professional Development Programs

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    The pandemic and ensuing "great resignation" have resulted in a more transient legal work force, but law firms can use effective professional development programs to bridge a cultural gap with new associates and stem associate attrition, says Matthew Woods at Robins Kaplan.

  • Series

    My Favorite Law Prof: How I Learned To Practice With Passion

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    First Circuit Judge Gustavo Gelpí recalls how Suffolk University Law School's Joseph Glannon taught the importance of the law as both a tool and a profession, and that those who wish to practice law successfully must do so with love, enthusiasm and passion.

  • Questions To Ask Before Making A Lateral Move As Partner

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    Law firm partners considering lateral moves should diligently interview prospects — going beyond standard questions about compensation to inquire about culture, associate retention and other areas that can provide a more comprehensive view, says Lauren Wu at VOYLegal.

  • Employers Should Note Post-Midterms State Law Changes

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    State ballot measures in the recent midterm elections could require employers to update policies related to drug use, wages, collective bargaining and benefit plans that offer access to abortion care — a reminder of the challenges in complying with the ever-changing patchwork of state workplace laws, say attorneys at Jackson Lewis.

  • Series

    My Favorite Law Prof: How I Learned To Argue Open-Mindedly

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    Queens College President Frank Wu reflects on how Yale Kamisar’s teaching and guidance at the University of Michigan Law School emphasized a capacity to engage with alternative worldviews and the importance of the ability to argue for both sides of a debate.

  • Calif. Hotel Ruling Holds Lessons On Letters Of Intent

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    A California appellate court's recent decision in Munoz v. Patel, finding a hotel owner's letter of intent to be legally binding, is an important reminder that real estate parties negotiating and drafting letters of intent should make sure to include nonbinding disclaimers, says Jeff Brown at Thompson Coburn.

  • Website Owners Must Avoid Missteps In Using Tracking Tech

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    A look at recent lawsuits alleging wiretapping violations is a warning that website operators using chatbots or similar technology should openly disclose the use of such technology and obtain consumer consent, lest they face litigation and potential multimillion-dollar penalties, say David Klein and Julie Klein at Klein Moynihan.

  • ABA's No-Contact Rule Advice Raises Questions For Lawyers

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    The American Bar Association's ethics committee recently issued two opinions concerning the no-contact rule — one creates an intuitive and practical default for electronic communications, while the other sets a potential trap for pro se lawyers, say Lauren Snyder and Deepika Ravi at HWG.

  • 4 Key Skills For An Effective Attorney Coaching Conversation

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    As BigLaw firms are increasingly offering internal coaching as one of many talent strategies to stem ongoing lawyer attrition, Stacey Schwartz at Katten discusses how coaches can help attorneys achieve their goals.

  • Perspectives

    How Civilian Attorneys Can Help Veterans

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    With legal aid topping the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' annual list of unmet needs of veterans facing housing insecurity, nonmilitary volunteer attorneys can provide some of the most effective legal services to military and veteran clients, say Anna Richardson at Veterans Legal Services and Nicholas Hasenfus at Holland & Knight.

  • Opportunities, Hurdles In Cannabis Immersive Entertainment

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    The evolution of cannabis consumption laws, paired with the growing demand for immersive and out-of-home entertainment, creates unique opportunities that may help companies survive price and market fluctuations — if they can navigate a complex maze of state laws and regulations, say Bryan Bergman and Wendy Heimann-Nunes at Nolan Heimann.

  • Series

    My Favorite Law Prof: How I Learned That Culture Shapes Law

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    U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York considers how a class with Jerry Cohen at Harvard Law helped him understand culture and history’s influence on jurisprudence, and how even seemingly settled law can evolve — all while espousing a more humanistic approach to teaching that restored Judge Rakoff's pride in being a lawyer.

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