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December 2008 • Vol III, Issue 12
The Seventh Annual Hospitality Law Conference
Focusing on legal, safety and security solutions
February 9-11, 2009
Houston, Texas
Featured Presentations include:
- Hotels: Common Vulnerabilities, Potential Indicators of Terrorist Activity, and Protective Measures, presented by Bill Schweigart, with the Department of Homeland Security
- The New Administration & Amendments to Labor Laws: How They Will Affect Hospitality, presented by Jim Hendricks with Ford & Harrison
- International Hotel Development Deals: Common Considerations that Apply in all International Transactions, presented by Clifford Risman with Gardere Wynne Sewell and Irv Sandman with Graham & Dunn
Register now! For the complete conference agenda and hotel information, download the Conference Brochure here.
The recipient of the Anthony G. Marshall Hospitality Law Award has been selected and will be announced at the 2009 Hospitality Law Conference. At the 2008 conference, Irvin Sandman received the Award, which recognizes an individual who has made pioneering and lasting contributions to the field of hospitality law.
Components and Key Agreements of a Mixed-Use Hotel-Residential Resort Project
by Albert Pucciarelli, Esq
In the hotel and resort development industry, the preferred development model is the “mixed use hotel project” that may also include a “condo hotel” component. This format can be employed in the downtown environment in a vertical tower that has retail space, offices, a hotel and, typically on the highest floors, luxury residential condominium apartments or suites. The development model works particularly well “on the beach” where the mixed-use hotel-residential resort project may also include resort amenities such as a marina, tennis courts and a golf course, and will always include a world class “signature” spa and health club. A commercial “village” may also be included.
Reducing Liability Through Strategic Risk Management Practices
During downtimes, a quick overview of insurance policies can help thwart trouble.
by David Bender, Esq
Recent developments in the insurance industry, including pressures on carriers and the change in the broker relationship, make managing risk through insurance a complex issue. Recent losses due to natural disasters and other industry reverses have resulted in a tough market – both in terms of underwriting and claims handling.
Did you see the blog post, "What the Lawyer in the Hospitality Industry Needs to Know," by Morris Lasky, CEO of Lodging Unlimited?
He writes, "In order for an attorney to be effective in an industry, he or she first should have working knowledge of the industry. After 50 years in the hotel industry, I feel comfortable in doing an overall review of the hospitality industry that I believe would be very helpful to attorneys."
Do you know your state's Rack Room Rate statute?
A rack room rate is the published rate for a room. Some states have passed laws requiring the room rate to be posted in certain locations. We have found several statutes, but if you know of others, please send to Diana Singson at Diana@hospitalitylawyer.com. We will aggregate the statutes for everyone's benefit.
What's New At HospitalityLawyer
Online Training Course on "Preventing Sexual Harassment"
Available in HospitalityLawyer's Solutions Store
"Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Hospitality Industry" speaks to the culture of the hospitality industry and is supported with hospitality-oriented scenarios and precedent-setting case law. One course offered is California AB 1825 compliant and the other non-state specific. Ideal for small business owners, individual supervisors, and corporate enterprise-wide implementation. more>>
Read the HospitalityLawyer Blog, including Stephen Barth's post to the industry, "Time to Travel," urging hotel and restaurant executives to travel
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