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On Wednesday, October 23, the Los Angeles City Council's Economic, Community Development, and Jobs Committee unanimously voted to advance a proposal to the full City Council that would raise the minimum wage.

On Friday, June 27th, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective September 2, 2025.

For a growing number of mixed-use condominium development projects, partnering with a luxury brand is an effective way to appeal to residents seeking premium amenities...

It was reported today that Mayor de Blasio is proposing a significant expansion to an earlier announced plan to protect the City's industrial businesses.

In a significant development for hotel owners and operators, a New York state court judge recently held that a HMA was enforceable by specific performance, enabling the operator of the Intercontinental New York...

On July 18, 2024, the City Council introduced legislation (Int. No. 991) that would require hotels to obtain a license in order to operate in New York City.

He recently counseled sbe Entertainment Group on its $319 million sale of a 50% interest in the company to Paris-based AccorHotels.

There is a widespread assumption that brand franchise agreements are not negotiable.

David Faustman was quoted in the Law360 article "Calif. High Court Could Unleash Rest Day Lawsuits."

The Department of Labor ("DOL") recently published an Opinion Letter (FLSA-2018-27) reissuing its January 16, 2009 guidance (Opinion Letter FLSA-2009-23) and reversing its Obama-era position on the 20% tip credit rule.

Six years ago, McDonald's offered a $1 cheeseburger, forcing its competitors to offer similar deals.

Fall has definitely arrived in the Pacific Northwest. It was a relatively quiet week in the online travel world. This week's Update features a story on one of the most widely used Global Distribution Systems ...

Corporate M&A activity has increased dramatically in recent years.

A recent federal court decision in T&T Management, Inc. v. Choice Hotels, Inc. underscores key contractual and operational considerations for franchisors.

A federal court in New Jersey granted the franchisor of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands (Holiday Hospitality) summary judgment on former franchisee Scion Hotels' complaint alleging violations...

Holland & Knight Partners Kelly Bagnall, Jonetta Brooks and Mary Goodrich Nix review the open and concealed carry laws in Texas and engage in a best practices discussion.

Mid-way through 2012, the Hotel Association of New York City and the New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO, renewed a seven-year collective bargaining agreement known as the Industry Wide Agreement, or IWA.

In recent years, the number of restaurants — both national chains and local establishments — that have faced wage and hour lawsuits have been on the rise.