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2012 Hospitality Law Conference Preview: Mock Negotiation

by admin on January 25, 2012

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Category: Food and Beverage Law, Hotel Law, Hotel Regulations

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2012 Hospitality Law Conference Preview: Mock Negotiation

A mock negotiation of a hotel management agreement featuring Lynne A. Messina, General Counsel at Highgate Hotels in Irving, Texas negotiating the ownership side, and Jeff Holdaway, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Marriott International in Bethesda, Maryland taking the side of the manager. Mitchell S. Berkey, a senior partner with Wolff & Samson in West Orange, New …

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Stephen Barth Interviewed for HotelNewsNow.com Article on February Hospitality Law Conference

by admin on January 12, 2012

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Category: Hospitality Safety and Security, Hotel Law

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HotelNewsNow.com recently interviewed me for an article on the upcoming 2012 Hospitality Law Conference, scheduled for February 8-10, in Houston.  The piece highlights two key sessions at the upcoming conference: Steve Roppolo’s “All Things Social Media” and Jennifer Heitman’s “How To Defend a Title III ADA Accessibility Claim.” In the interview, I also emphasized the need for a general understanding …

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Hospitality Attorney Stephen Barth: Where are the Fire Marshals?

by admin on November 28, 2011

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Category: Hospitality Safety and Security

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As a Hospitality Attorney, I wonder where the fire marshals are on Black Friday when crowds overwhelm the stores and grossly exceed occupancy limits.  What do you think? Check out this story from USA Today about the Black Friday chaos last week: How much crazier can Black Friday get? By Chris Hawley, Associated Press NEW YORK — Pepper-sprayed customers, smash-and-grab …

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Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth on Hotel Parking Charges

by admin on August 8, 2011

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Category: Social and Economic Issues for Hotels

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Hotel parking charges can create sticker shock! As many travelers have experienced upon arrival in some locations, parking fees can be as high as 20% of the quoted room rate. During the reservation process, it is appropriate that hotels disclose parking details, such as the availability of valet and self-parking and the respective rates, so consumers can make informed choices …

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Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth Encourages Pool Safety

by admin on May 23, 2011

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Category: Hotel Law, Hotel Regulations, Hotel Safety and Security

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If you are not paying close attention to your swimming pools generally, and the drains specifically,  here is another reminder that it is imperative that you do. The circumstances included in the article should also remind you that putting money before guest safety is a losing proposition.

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