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AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act

The Safe Hotels Act, proposed by the New York City Council, would negatively impact the city’s hotel industry, which contributes millions annually to the local economy, according to speakers at an industry rally held Thursday, September 12, at New Y...

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AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act13 September 2024AAHOALegal
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Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill

Yesterday, over one thousand hotel owners, workers, and small business owners, as part of the newly formed Protect NYC Tourism Coalition, rallied on the steps of City Hall to fight against the City Council’s so-called “Safe Hotels” bill. The Coaliti...

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Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill13 September 2024AH&LALegal
Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill
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ADA Defense Lawyer: How to Respond to a Lawsuit filed by The Reddy Law Firm for Violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Disabled Persons Act, or ADA

An offshoot of the well-established Potter Handy firm, The Reddy Law Firm is quickly becoming known for its aggressive pursuit of claims under the California Unruh Civil Rights Act and the California Disabled Persons Act. These lawsuits, often refer...

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Stuart Tubis
Lawyer at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and a member of JMBM’s ADA Compliance & Defense Group
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Restaurants, Listen Up: Rethink How You Disclose Your Fees to Avoid Junk Fee Lawsuits

As lawyers who specialize in representing hospitality owners, developers, independent operators, and investors, we have a critical message for restaurants: it’s time to rethink how you disclose your fees. Recent changes in the legal landscape have s...

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Restaurants, Listen Up: Rethink How You Disclose Your Fees to Avoid Junk Fee Lawsuits 6 August 2024JMBMLegal
Restaurants, Listen Up: Rethink How You Disclose Your Fees to Avoid Junk Fee Lawsuits
Podcast

California ‘Junk Fees’ Laws Another Step in Hotels’ Pricing Transparency Journey

Jim Butler Discusses Pricing Transparency Laws on Hotel News Now PodcastEffective July 1, California implemented two new laws aimed at increasing transparency in advertised hotel room rates by addressing hidden or “junk” fees. These laws require man...

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California ‘Junk Fees’ Laws Another Step in Hotels’ Pricing Transparency Journey 2 August 2024JMBMLegal
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California Junk Fee Law Compliance & Defense – What You Need To Know To Avoid Costly Litigation

On July 1, 2024, the first comprehensive Junk Fee Law in the United States took effect in California. It prohibits drip pricing, which involves advertising a price that fails to include all mandatory charges and fees a consumer must pay. It requires...

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California Junk Fee Law Compliance & Defense – What You Need To Know To Avoid Costly Litigation31 July 2024JMBMLegal
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Opinion

WCAG 2.2: Website Accessibility Standards Get an Update – What Businesses Should Know

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were recently updated to version 2.2, adding new considerations for businesses seeking to make their websites accessible. As most business have an online presence, there are some critical requirements ...

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Lawyer at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and a member of JMBM’s ADA Compliance & Defense Group
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30 July 2024JMBMLegal
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AHLA statement on decision to delay NYC Council hearing on hotel licensing bill

American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after the New York City Council postponed a planned July 30 hearing on a bill that would gravely harm the city’s nearly 700 hotels and their ro...

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AHLA statement on decision to delay NYC Council hearing on hotel licensing bill29 July 2024AH&LALegal
AHLA statement on decision to delay NYC Council hearing on hotel licensing bill