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

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...

Plaintiff ChromaDex, Inc. ("ChromaDex") filed a motion for terminating sanctions against defendant Elysium Health, Inc. ("Elysium") based on admissions that Elysium's executives lied in their...

Pacific Trial Attorneys, as legal counsel, have filed hundreds of lawsuits for alleged violations of the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Civil Code § 51 et seq.

Known far and wide in the dynamic hospitality industry for his successful and strategic approach, ability to handle complex circumstances, and winning personality, Jim Butler hasn't lost a step after decades of serving clients and helping hotel businesses thrive.

If you own a business with a customer-facing website, you are likely already familiar with the wave of litigation surrounding Americans with Disabilities...

In recent months, a growing number of commentators have suggested that an internet platform such as Twitter commits censorship when it chooses to remove content a user posts on one of its webpages...

"Whether you are the planner or the valuation expert, it is prudent to have a firm understanding of this new law, the protections it affords to your clients and the potential impact on value...

"Strike-through pricing"—where retailers display a higher original price alongside a lower sale price—has been an effective marketing strategy for decades.

A key component of these laws is the concept of the "prevailing market price," which determines the legality of advertised former prices.

In 2024, privacy laws adopted by Montana, Oregon, Texas and Utah will become effective. While the laws have much in common (and are similar to the laws already in effect)....

The digital age has transformed how businesses interact with customers, but with this shift comes heightened legal exposure under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Unruh Civil Rights Act.

In the world of online retail, strike-through pricing—displaying a higher "original" price crossed out next to a lower "sale" price...

Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco recently announced new policies targeting corporate white collar crime and reversing Trump-era guidelines deemed too lenient by the current leadership...

While some companies in some industries have a tendency to consolidate and eliminate brands, the hotel industry is different.

Congress has managed not to adopt a federal privacy law, leaving it to the Securities Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and other regulators...

On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued a major decision in New England Country Foods, LLC v. VanLaw Food Products, Inc., clarifying that parties cannot use contract clauses...

Parties on both sides of a contract must weigh their options when faced with a force majeure event and should take steps to ensure that they have a clear understanding as to their...

On July 17, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced the expansion of the Main Street Lending Program to extend credit to nonprofit organizations such as hospitals and social...

Spring isn't the only time for cleaning house. Summer, starting in the middle of the calendar year, is inherently transitional. It presents an opportunity for tending to matters at home...