A man’s bizarre scheme to take over a hotel had the makings of an only-in-New-York story
I first heard of Mickey Barreto a few hours after he was arrested early on Valentine’s Day this year. He had been arraigned in a Manhattan court in what prosecutors said was a blatant, persistent scheme to take ownership of the once-grand New Yorker…
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Court challenge brought against hotel development planned near historic Dublin building
A High Court challenge has been brought against An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant permission for a hotel and office development close to the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham building.
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Fifth Woman Working at an Aimbridge-Operated Hotel Files State Sexual Harassment Allegations
Prominent Californians urge new Aimbridge CEO in his first week to “play a leading role” in resolving “allegations of sexual harassment and ineffective management”
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Hotel Chain with NYC Leases Shakes Up Leadership as Lawsuits and Fines Mount
LuxUrban Hotels, an “asset-light” Miami-based hotel chain that leases buildings instead of buying them, is struggling to emerge from a flood of lawsuits accusing it of shady business practices and not paying its bills. Last month, the firm was…
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Laid-Off Staffers Say They've Been Royally Screwed by Company Operating the Brown Palace
For more than a century, the Brown Palace epitomized elegance and excellence in Denver. But the landmark hotel has been on a downward slide in recent years. And that thud you just heard? The Brown is cutting its longtime doormen and bell staff and…
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Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras: Here’s what it means for hosts and guests
Airbnb has announced sweeping changes to its policy on security cameras inside a rental unit. The changes are likely to give guests more peace of mind while at the same time leaving some hosts frustrated that they cannot monitor their property as…
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Four years later, audit finds San Diego likely paid millions too much for Mission Valley hotel
The San Diego Housing Commission has acknowledged its appraisal mistake but says the property is working as planned and has since risen in value.
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Legal victory for AHLA: Joint employer rule revision overturned
Kevin Carey, the Interim President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), made a statement following the decision by the U.S…
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NYC fines hotel company $1.2M over illegal short-term rentals
A hotel company accused of reaping millions of dollars from nearly 70 illegal short-term rental units in Manhattan and Brooklyn will pay a $1.2 million fine to New York City as part of a settlement filed in state Supreme Court on Monday…
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Hotel-Condominium Governance Litigation - Could IconBrickell Go National?
In 2020, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued the IconBrickell decision that has had a profound effect on the way practitioners and developers think about the legal landscape of mixed-use properties throughout the state of Florida…
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In hotel franchise fight, both sides warn of impact on World Cup readiness
Debate about how prepared New Jersey is for the 2026 World Cup final has focused on the beleaguered NJ Transit and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where the match will take place…
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Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement agreement with Marriott International, Inc. that will make it easier for consumers to find the actual price of a room if they choose to book with the hotel chain…
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ADA can override workplace policies, EEOC reminds employers
A Manhattan hotel has paid $42K to settle claims it refused to allow a front-desk clerk to sit down. The Library Hotel, based in Manhattan, has settled a U.S…
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Court orders Sandals Grande Antigua to Pay $20,121.51 to Ex-Employee
A former kitchen supervisor has won his unfair dismissal case against Sandals Grande Antigua, which fired him in 2015 after alleging he stole cases of prawns and salmon…
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A Nebraska hotelier has agreed to pay $100,000 to a former general manager to help settle a lawsuit contending disability discrimination based on mental health. The U.S…
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Minnesota DLI alleges ‘widespread wage theft’ on 19 projects
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry said Tuesday that it has uncovered “widespread wage theft and unlawful practices” on 19 construction projects throughout Minnesota, including the Viking Lakes mixed-use development in Eagan…
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Receiver appointed for troubled Garibaldi at Squamish resort proposal
The $3.5 billion proposal for a major resort north of Squamish hits snag on disagreements on how to proceed an the operating firm's default on loans…
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Hotel Dispute Lawyer: Disclosing Mandatory Resort Fees - What Hoteliers Need to Know
On July 1, 2024, a comprehensive ban on pricing goods and services without including all mandatory fees will go into effect in California…
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