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ADA Defense Lawyer: a Big Win against Abusive ADA Lawsuits. Recovering Attorney’s Fees in ADA and Unruh Act Cases

For small business owners, facing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit can feel like an uphill battle. These lawsuits often allege accessibility violations, and the costs of litigation can be daunting, even for businesses striving to com...

Jim Butler
Jim Butler
Partner, Chairman, Global Hospitality Group®
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by Jim Butler
14 July 2025JMBMLegal
JMBM Global Hospitality Group
Opinion

Understanding the Owner’s Perspective in Hotel Management Contract Negotiations

For many hotel owners, entering into a hotel management agreement (HMA) is one of the most consequential decisions they will make. While these contracts define the operational relationship between the owner and the operator, their long-term financia...

Stephen Rushmore
Stephen Rushmore
Creator of the Hotel Valuation Methodology and Founder of HVS
Hotel Valuation Software
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Stephen Rushmore
by Stephen Rushmore
13 June 2025Hotel Valuation SoftwareLegal
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What Website Accessibility Overlays Don’t Protect You From
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What Website Accessibility Overlays Don’t Protect You From

If you’re in the hospitality industry, chances are you’ve invested in tools or vendors promising to make your website “ADA compliant.” Maybe you’ve added overlays, run automated scans, or even rebuilt your site with accessibility in mind. You did ev...

Thomas McDermott
Thomas McDermott
CMO at Tambourine
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by Thomas McDermott
11 June 2025TambourineLegal
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Opinion

Do Hotel Management Agreements Now Include Too Many Guarantees?

In addition to traditional key money, or those offered in “reverse” management contracts, guarantees are becoming increasingly common in hotel management agreements (HMAs). But are they all beneficial? And if so, how should they be negotiated?

Christopher Boinet
Christopher Boinet
Lawyer at the Paris Bar and Partner at In Extenso Avocats
In Extenso Avocats
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Christopher Boinet
by Christopher Boinet
6 May 2025In Extenso AvocatsLegal
In Extenso Avocats
Opinion

New California Supreme Court Decision Impacts Hotel Management Agreements

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 to limit liability for intentional wrongdoing.

Mark Adams
Mark Adams
Experienced trial lawyer and a member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® and Chinese Investment Group™
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by Mark Adams
28 April 2025JMBMLegal
JMBM Global Hospitality Group