September Hotel & Restaurant Legal, Safety, and Security Newsletter

Vol. 1 Issue 5. September 2005

A LOOK AT TRIBAL CASINO LEGAL ISSUES

"DOING BUSINESS WITH TRIBAL CASINOS: A SHORT PRIMER"
Provided by Heidi Staudenmaier from Snell & Wilmer, LLP

The business of Indian gaming continues to thrive and expand throughout the United States, particularly as newer jurisdictions come on line and others mature, such as California and Oklahoma. As with any new business venture, the benefits and attendant risks of contracting with a tribal casino must be weighed and analyzed. This short article, published in the Spring 2005 issue of Casino Lawyer focuses on several provisions to be considered when contracting with a tribal government, casino or other tribal enterprise.

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"THE INTERSECTION OF CORPORATE AMERICA AND INDIAN COUNTRY: NEGOTIATING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ALLIANCES"
Provided by Heidi Staudenmaier and Metchi Palaniappan from Snell & Wilmer, LLP

As a result of the economic boom of Indian gaming, the interest of businesses seeking to engage in transactions with Indian tribes and tribal casinos has escalated significantly in recent years. Indeed, some observers view the business of Indian gaming as akin to the “Gold Rush” of the 1800s in California. For businesses unfamiliar with transactional and litigation considerations in Indian Country, this article seeks to educate and provide a better understanding of the intricacies and legal principles involved in doing business with tribes and tribal entities.

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TEXAS LIBRARY UPDATE

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Announcements


2006 HOSPITALITY LAW CONFERENCE UPDATES A preliminary conference schedule is now available online. Take a look at the interesting sessions that will will be presented at the 2006 conference. Registration is now available: 8 Register Online with your Credit Card 7 Fax a Registration Form to 713.627.9934


Presents: REST ASSURED Practical Solutions for Legal Issues Facing the Hospitality Industry. Designed for key decision makers, this seminar will explain the requirements of significant laws affecting the hospitality industry, and provide guidance for achieving compliance. Attorneys from Nixon Peabody's Business Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Beverage and Alcohol groups will be speaking. Learn More on Nixon Peabody's Seminar.

POST PARTY RIDE HOME LEADS TO ASSAULT, EMPLOYER LIABILITY

Provided by Rhonda Wilcox from Fisher & Phillips, LLP

It’s a common enough occurrence: the company held an employee Christmas party at its restaurant and provided free liquor to employees and their guests. A manager distributed bonuses and gifts to employees. Employees danced to music provided by a hired band. At the end of the evening, it was apparent that one employee was too intoxicated to drive. A supervisor offered her a ride home, which she accepted. But they didn’t go home, at least not directly. In the car, the intoxicated employee “drifted in and out of consciousness, and awakened to discover that [the supervisor] was attempting to remove her clothing. What would you do?

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HOTEL DEL CORONADO ASSOCIATES AID HEART ATTACK VICTIM

Training your employees on the use of Automated External Defibrillators can prove quite useful. This is what three associates at Hotel Del Coronado in California recently found out.

Dispatching Officer Victor Magana who has experience working with the Department of Homeland Security and is a Certified First Responder at Southwestern College agreed with hotel security officer Richard Eubueng and added, “Being trained with the AED machine was an asset to our valued guest. Security and any other department working as a team can achieve all matters.”

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