31 March 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. The Meet the Money® 2024 program has launched on MeetTheMoney.com, and we’re excited to bring you a conference packed with the experts you want to hear from. Join us in Los Angeles for three days of high-level discussion panels and special industry presentations focused on financing, investment, deal-making, and success in this year’s market. This year’s program will include: Networking opportunities, including a wine mixer and a grand welcome reception Special presentations that provide an overview of the state of the indus ..read more

01 March 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Click here for the latest articles on Hospitality Dispute Resolution. Why Judicial Reference is better than Arbitration for resolving Hotel Management Agreements & Hotel Franchise Agreements. Advanced analysis of Judicial Reference features. Hotel Management Agreements & Franchise Agreements by Mark S. Adams, Hotel Dispute Lawyer Partner & Senior Member JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group®   In prior articles, we have looked at the options available to parties in resolving hotel industry disputes. See, Critical c ..read more

26 February 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Click here for the latest articles on Hospitality Dispute Resolution. The better way to resolve hotel contract disputes: Judicial Reference or Arbitration? Hotel Management Agreements & Franchise Agreements by Mark S. Adams, Hotel Dispute Lawyer Partner & Senior Member JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® Judicial Reference is a procedure similar in many ways to binding arbitration. For convenience, we may sometimes use the word “Reference” interchangeably with “Judicial Reference.” The parties may agree to use this pr ..read more

25 February 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Click here for the latest articles on ADA Compliance and Defense. Last year, JMBM secured a legal victory for our client Zarco Hotels after they were accused of ADA violations by a serial plaintiff. Our strategic approach led to a dismissal of the claims and compensation awarded for legal fees. In the article below, JMBM partner Stuart Tubis examines the case details and outlines the practical steps businesses can take to defend themselves against meritless lawsuits. JMBM wins second ADA lawsuit for Zarco Hotels, bringing ..read more

18 February 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Click here for the latest articles on ADA Compliance and Defense. A recent spate of lawsuits from plaintiffs represented by Pacific Trial Attorneys has highlighted the need for businesses to ensure ADA compliance. In the below article, JMBM partner Stuart Tubis discusses the importance of website compliance, and how best to defend your business if there is liability. Has Your Business Been Sued by Pacific Trial Attorneys or These Plaintiffs? How to Defend These Unruh Civil Rights Act Lawsuits by Stuart Tubis, JMBM’s ADA Co ..read more

26 January 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Global Hospitality Group® Chairman Jim Butler to receive [CLIC] Lifetime Achievement Award LOS ANGELES—Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce that Jim Butler, a founding partner of JMBM and chairman of the Firm’s Global Hospitality Group®, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC]. “Jim was the obvious and unanimous choice to receive the third [CLIC] Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Craig Sullivan, founder/president, [CLIC] in a p ..read more

17 January 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Click here for the latest articles on Hospitality Dispute Resolution. Critical considerations for hospitality litigation, arbitration & alternate dispute resolution clauses in hotel contracts Hotel Management Agreements & Franchise Agreements by Mark S. Adams, Hotel Dispute Lawyer Partner & Senior Member JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® Mark S. Adams is an experienced trial lawyer, partner, and senior member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group®. In his more than 14 years with the Firm, Mark has created an interna ..read more

16 January 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Early Bird registration is now available for Meet the Money® 2024. Click here to register with a $200 discount off the regular rate of $1,495. Meet the Money® 2024 will be May 6-8, 2024 at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport hotel. More information is available on www.MeetTheMoney.com. Register now to secure your spot for the hospitality industry conference focused on 2024 hotel finance, investment, and deal-making. About Meet the Money® For 30 years, Meet the Money® has created an energetic environment to forge relationships ..read more

8 January 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Click here for the latest articles on Hospitality Dispute Resolution. Hotel Dispute Lawyer: Choice of law to govern hospitality contracts — New York, Florida, Texas, California and Maryland law Hospitality Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution By Mark S. Adams, Hotel Dispute Lawyer Partner & Senior Member JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® Mark S. Adams is an experienced trial lawyer, partner, and senior member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group®. In his more than 14 years with the Firm, Mark has created an inte ..read more

6 January 2024 See how JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® can help you. Click here for the latest articles on Hospitality Dispute Resolution. Meet Mark S. Adams, Hotel Dispute Lawyer – Hospitality Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Mark S. Adams is an experienced trial lawyer, partner, and senior member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group®. In his more than 14 years with the Firm, Mark has created an international reputation as a Hotel Dispute Lawyer, handling litigation, arbitration, and alternate dispute resolution in hundreds of matters affecting hotels, resorts, restaurants, and ..read more