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Public Content Hotel & Restaurant Operator Newsletter
Jan 29, 2012

HospitalityLawyer.com - worldwide provider of legal, safety, and security solutionsHotel & Restaurant Operator Newsletter
Member Content Take Advantage of SBA Lending Programs Including 'Green Loans'
Jan 24, 2012

EcoGreenHotel There have been some positive developments with Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs and hoteliers can now take advantage of this financing alternative.
Member Content Hotel Management Contract Disputes: Importance of "Fiduciary" Duties in Owner-Operator Lawsuits
Jan 23, 2012
 

 Hotel Management Agreement disputes between Owners and Hotel Operators.  While there are always disputes simmering between hotel owners and hotel operators, the past few years has witnessed a big increase in the number of disputes ripening to litigation and arbitration. 
Public Content Your Hotel's Safety Measures
Jan 20, 2012
Hotel safety and security is a partnership between hotel and guest, and both are responsible for ensuring that guidelines are followed in order to protect the traveler and the property. Customer service is always important, but it’s not an excuse for accommodating would-be guests at the expense of breaching security. At the same time, guests must follow guidelines the hotel provides for them. Security is a two-way street, and everyone has to do their pa
Public Content Hotel Lawyer: Hotel Management Agreement litigation and controversies are on the rise.
Jan 17, 2012
Hotel lawyers will tell you that there are always disputes going on between hotel owners and operators, and that most of them are resolved at the bargaining table without any legal action.

Some disputes advance into litigation with the filing of a complaint, and others go to arbitration. The choice between litigation and arbitration is normally determined by the terms of the management agreement. Operators seem to prefer arbitration and they have pushed to create a trend to arbitrate. The arbitrations are "private" and tend to be missed by the press and are conducted in secrecy.

But the number of owner-operator battles has really escalated over the past few years. This is not just a matter of these disputes getting more media attention. There are a lot more disputes. What you see in the press is just the tip of the iceberg.		Jim Butler
Public Content A WATER TEMPERATURE CAUTION!
Jan 6, 2012
An OSHA advisory addresses the sensitive problem of proper water temperature for hotels and recommends the following preventive maintenance program.
Public Content What are today’s Most Pressing Issues for Hospitality Business Owners and Managers?
Jan 5, 2012

Hospitality Conversations™ with Dr. William Frye, CHE, 

What are today’s Most Pressing Issues for Hospitality Business Owners and Managers?
Public Content Swimming Pools and The New ADA
Jan 4, 2012
On March 15, 2012, the new 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design will become mandatory.
Public Content Loss Prevention & Risk Management Newsletter
Jan 4, 2012
Hotel and Restaurant Loss Prevention and Risk Management Newsletter
Member Content Federal Energy Tax Deductions for Green Hotels
Jan 1, 2012

EcoGreenHotel Most reduce total annual energy and power costs with respect to the interior lighting, systems, heating, cooling, ventilation and hot water systems by 50%, but partial deductions are allowed
Member Content Important Tax Dates for Small Businesses
Dec 31, 2011
A year long calendar of dates and deadlines that are applicable for many hospitality businesses   operating in the US.  
Important Tax Dates for Small Businesses
Public Content December Loss Prevention & Risk Management Newsletter: Preventing Hotel Housekeeper Injuries
Dec 29, 2011
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