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ast year, JMBM secured a legal victory for our client Zarco Hotels after they were accused of ADA violations by a serial plaintiff. Our strategic approach led to a dismissal of the claims...

Revenue-management tools are ubiquitous across sectors, but many hotel owners, operators, and management companies use such tools on a daily basis.

At the recent Americas Lodging Institute Summit (ALIS) this past month, industry leaders gathered in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving landscape of hospitality, real estate and the political and economic trends impacting the industry.

If you own a hospitality asset in California, you may be eligible for a reduction in your asset's assessed property tax valuation.

Welcome back to our podcast series on the national commercial real estate market. Today we're talking with Dan Weede, a guy who needs no introduction in the regional hospitality industry...

Through our Viewpoints series, Riveron experts share their opinions on current topics, business trends, and industry news.

In the previous installment of our hotel financing series, we examined some of the key issues regarding franchise agreements and non-disturbance agreements.

Hotel management agreements, like many commercial contracts, often contain clauses—commonly referred to as a “force majeure clause”—excusing the performance of the hotel operator and/or hotel owner if an event...

Yesterday, the FTC issued FAQs to answer common questions about its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees...

State attorneys general are increasingly acting as primary regulators of consumer-facing business practices, targeting pricing transparency, algorithmic pricing, junk fees, and subscription practices through investigations and settlements. Federal regulations have been delayed or challenged, creating a fragmented enforcement landscape with dual exposure risk from both regulatory enforcement and private litigation.

The hospitality industry is an increasingly popular target for enforcement actions by government agencies, not to mention lawsuits by plaintiffs' attorneys.

At the intersection of public accommodation and employment, the hospitality industry is a dynamic and multifaceted space spanning hotels, restaurants, movie theatres, event venues, and more.

Employee walkouts and protests are likely to occur on a large scale starting today and lasting through Thursday, spurred on by the union-supported "Fight for $15" movement and in anticipation...

So called "revenge travel" was a major boost in 2022 and 2023 following the pandemic, and, while many feared the industry would slump as pent-up demand burned off, it's still going strong through the first quarter of 2024.

On May 27, the City of Los Angeles passed amendments to the Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMO). The development of these amendments began in December 2024, and since then have been the subject of debate and public comment.

Just when the hospitality industry economy is starting to improve, there is a new threat to the business model:

While a mechanism for financing a portion of the cost of eligible hotel and tourism projects in Virginia began slowly, the use of this Program is now on the rise.

A recent spate of lawsuits from plaintiffs represented by Pacific Trial Attorneys has highlighted the need for businesses to ensure ADA compliance.