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This session will look at how workplace law changes under a new administration will affect the hospitality industry. From the growing influence of AI, changes in enforcement priorities at the EEOC, NLRB, DOL, OSHA and other agencies to immigration enforcement activities. We will cover the trends that will shape the years ahead.

Under the new Administration, there already have been important changes as it relates to the National Labor Relations Board. There will very likely be more to follow as well. With rthis said, what should hospitality employers be focused on in this area? Important developments and trends in this area will be discussed, with implications on both unionized and non-union hospitality employers.

While many franchise agreements are largely non-negotiable, there are certain key provisions that are often subject to negotiation. This presentation will focus on these key provisions, and will highlight considerations from both a franchisor and franchisee perspective.

For franchised hospitality businesses, often the most effective way of increasing your bottom line is keeping a good relationship with your franchisor. This presentation will discuss strategies for bettering the relationship between franchisor and franchisee, both from a franchisee and franchisor’s perspective. We will go over topics such as commonly misunderstood franchise agreement provisions, effective use of a franchise disclosure document and practical ways to resolve issues.

As founders look to sell their businesses to younger operators, those younger operators (and even first-time buyers) are on the hunt to purchase established concepts with proven staying power and strong community goodwill.

This session will discuss strategies for taking advantage of these growing opportunities, including how to prepare the business for sale, post-sale roles, avenues for growth, and suggestions for structuring mutually-beneficial transactions.

This presentation details five real-world fraud cases in the hotel and restaurant industry, detailing how the schemes were executed and their impact. It identifies vulnerabilities like weak internal controls and lack of oversight while highlighting missed red flags.

Presenting the 2025 Anthony G. Marshall Hospitality Law Award.

Hotels, restaurants, stores, and other places of public accommodation continue to be on the receiving end of thousands of lawsuits every year alleging that their websites violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). As a hotel or restaurant owner or operator, you need to know the appropriate steps to make your websites accessible (i.e., compatible with applicable screen reader software), so that they are usable by individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments.  Specifically, you need to have a plan in place to test your website’s accessibility and then implement any necessary changes. Otherwise, you are a sitting duck for an expensive lawsuit. In addition, restaurants and hotels also continue to be hit with ADA lawsuits regarding “brick and mortar” barriers to access at their properties for individuals with mobility impairments. Most often, these lawsuits allege violations regarding your property’s entrance, parking lot, tables and overall seating in the main dining room and bar area, and public bathrooms. Hotels have the added burden of ensuring accessibility for other public areas (such as pools) and certain guestrooms. This presentation will cover both physical barrier and website issues, so you can be in the best possible position to make your property accessible, thereby avoiding these troublesome lawsuits.

This presentation will give an explanatory overview of the various taxes which may be levied on retailers of alcoholic beverages, including sales tax, state-specific "drink taxes", as well as property taxes. There will also be a discussion of how these taxes can impact the liquor license transfer process.

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All businesses are vulnerable to occupational (internal) fraud. Credible research reveals that on average a business in the U.S. will lose 5% of its gross revenue to occupational fraud. Hospitality is particularly vulnerable. When no fraud risk management program is in place, losses will approach 10% of gross revenue. Losses can be significantly reduced through an intelligence led strategy that includes: Zero Tolerance Policy Statement; Exception Reporting; Data Mining; Confidential Reporting Channels; Investigation; Prosecution.

This presentation will provide an overview of the 50 top cases impacting the hospitality industry, covering the ADA, arbitration, contracts, employment law, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and protect your business!

This session will explore recent news and trends.

This session will cover market & demand analysis, economic cycle, zoning conversion or build.

This session will cover equity, debt, hotel brand investigation & engineering roster of professionals.

This session will cover franchise agreements, management agreements, & PSA.

This session will cover options for the hotel owners & operators.

This session will cover refinance, sell, stay, troubled properties, bankruptcy.