Hospitality

  • June 24, 2026

    5th Circ. Sides With Starbucks On Union Backer's Firing

    The Fifth Circuit has reversed a National Labor Relations Board decision finding that Starbucks unlawfully fired a worker for supporting a unionization effort at the store, saying the decision rested on insufficient evidence that the coffee giant acted out of anti-union animus.

  • June 24, 2026

    Waffle House Tobacco Fees Violate Benefits Law, Worker Says

    Waffle House was sued by a former server who alleges the restaurant chain collected an unlawful tobacco surcharge from employees enrolled in its health plan without offering a compliant wellness program or properly notifying workers of how to avoid the fee.

  • June 23, 2026

    Fla. Judge OKs Ch. 11 Sale Of Popeyes Restaurants For $16M

    A Florida bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved a Popeyes franchisee's Chapter 11 sale, allowing a roughly $16 million sale of nearly 100 restaurants to five purchasers who secured winning bids at an auction earlier this month.

  • June 23, 2026

    Great Wolf Lodge Copied Tote Bag Design, Suit Says

    Bogg Bag Inc. has accused Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains of trademark infringement for allegedly copying its signature tote bag design, from the patterned holes in the bag down to its zigzag lines.

  • June 23, 2026

    Insurer Says Late Notice Bars Wrongful Death Suit Coverage

    An insurer for a New Jersey facility for people with disabilities told a federal court Monday that it does not owe coverage in an underlying wrongful death suit because the group home did not inform the insurer of the claim until two years after the suit was filed.

  • June 23, 2026

    Justices Clear Path For Exxon Damages Claim In Cuba Case

    The U.S. Supreme Court found Tuesday that a federal law allowing U.S. victims of property seizures by the Cuban government to seek damages automatically abrogates the sovereign immunity of state-owned entities targeted in such cases, clearing a path for Exxon Mobil Corp.'s bid for some $1 billion in damages.

  • June 22, 2026

    Airbnb Seeks Toss Of Calif.'s Wildfire Price-Gouging Suit

    Airbnb Inc.'s counsel urged a California state court judge Monday to toss the Los Angeles city attorney's allegations that it price gouged Southern California residents amid the January 2025 wildfires, saying during a demurrer hearing that no case law requires it to "police" prices that hosts set using an "optional" pricing tool.

  • June 22, 2026

    Plaintiffs Ask 11th Circ. To Unfreeze Cruise Voyeurism Suits

    A group of plaintiffs suing Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. with allegations that one of its crew members covertly filmed them for his own gratification asked the Eleventh Circuit on Monday to undo a stay on related cases and affirm an order denying Royal Caribbean's bid to bring the cases to arbitration.

  • June 22, 2026

    Calif. Group Says Maine IGaming Law Can't Depend On Race

    The California Gaming Association is looking to back Churchill Downs in its bid to block a Maine law that allows the state's tribal governments to operate online gaming, arguing that the statute flouts fundamental constitutional equity principles and creates a "licensing regime" based on race and ancestry.

  • June 22, 2026

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    The Delaware Chancery Court this past week handled disputes involving executive compensation, take-private transactions, books and records demands, tender offers and alleged insider misconduct.

  • June 18, 2026

    Popeyes Franchisee Nears Restaurants Sale In Fla. Ch. 11

    A Popeyes franchisee inched closer to selling dozens of restaurants in its Florida Chapter 11 following last-minute tweaks to a proposed order after objections from several companies raised questions on whether a sale would result in negative proceeds for the debtor. 

  • June 18, 2026

    Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Ups Ante For New Rules

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's recent ruling that skill games are subject to the same oversight as slot machines is a catalyst for lawmakers to craft a taxation and regulation framework and fuel a revenue boost Gov. Josh Shapiro has envisioned for years, experts tell Law360.

  • June 18, 2026

    Del. Bill Seeks Intermediary Municipal Rental Tax Collection

    Delaware would require accommodations intermediaries to collect short-term rental tax for municipalities under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • June 18, 2026

    Beauty Co. Reaches $18M Deal To End Investor Suit

    The Beauty Health Co., a maker of salon treatment equipment, has reached an $18 million settlement with shareholders that would end their lawsuit alleging the firm hid critical design issues affecting its Syndeo hydrodermabrasion facial machine.

  • June 18, 2026

    5 Big ERISA Litigation Developments From 2026's First Half

    The U.S. Supreme Court's acceptance of a petition challenging Intel's 401(k) investment lineup and a Fourth Circuit ruling unraveling a class of Genworth Financial retirement plan participants headlined the court developments that caught benefits attorneys' attention in the first six months of 2026. Here, Law360 looks at those and other noteworthy ERISA decisions.

  • June 17, 2026

    Real Estate Cos. Default In Native American Bias Suit

    Two real estate companies that own several upscale Detroit area apartment buildings have failed to respond to a federal lawsuit accusing managers of subjecting a Native American engineer to repeated racist remarks and stereotypes, according to a clerk of court's entry of default Tuesday.

  • June 17, 2026

    Hilton Facing Class Action Over Marketing Calls

    Hilton Grand Vacations is facing a proposed class action in Washington federal court alleging it flooded customers on the National Do Not Call Registry with telemarketing calls.

  • June 16, 2026

    Restaurants Accused Of Flouting Credit Card Privacy Rule

    The operator of a group of upscale restaurants, including Abe & Louie's in Boston, violated a federal law by leaving 10 digits of customer credit card numbers visible on receipts, a proposed class action filed in Massachusetts state court alleges.

  • June 16, 2026

    Colo. Judge Moots Casino's Bid To Toss Wage Suit

    A Colorado federal judge shelved a casino operator's bid to dismiss a wage and hour suit after the worker who brought the case filed an updated complaint.

  • June 15, 2026

    'Skill Games' Should Be Treated Like Slots, Pa. Justices Say

    Tens of thousands of "skill games" that have proliferated around Pennsylvania should be considered slot machines and restricted to licensed and regulated gambling facilities, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.

  • June 15, 2026

    Ex-Detroit Club Worker Tells Jury Owner Made Racist Remarks

    A former Detroit Club contractor told a federal jury Monday that the club's owner repeatedly made racist comments about job candidates, employees and potential customers, including calling one spa manager candidate "too Black" and referring to two Black hostesses with a racial slur involving the N-word.

  • June 15, 2026

    Loews Hotel Fragrances Toxic, Violate ADA, Suit Says

    A pair of women with chemical sensitivities is suing Loews Corp. and its hotels, alleging the synthetic fragrances it uses in the hotels' public areas are toxic and violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by preventing people with similar sensitivities from using its facilities.

  • June 15, 2026

    Justices Won't Review Ex-MGM Worker's Skin Color Bias Suit

    The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to revisit a former MGM resort employee's suit alleging she was fired for being a lighter-skinned African American, leaving in place last year's jury verdict in the company's favor.

  • June 12, 2026

    OceanGate Claims Explorer's Estate Withholding Critical Docs

    OceanGate Inc., the company behind the failed Titan submersible, told a Washington state court Thursday it's been nearly a year since the company sought discovery around the $50 million in alleged damages sought by the estate of a French explorer who died in the incident — so far to no avail.

  • June 12, 2026

    Detroit Club Retaliation Trial Opens With Employee In Tears

    A former Detroit Club bartender wept as his attorney told a Michigan federal jury on Friday that the club's owner threatened his safety, sobriety and real estate career after he spoke out about what he believed was racist treatment of Black guests. 

Expert Analysis

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • Reviewing 2025's Most Pertinent Wiretap Developments

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    2025 was a remarkable year in the world of web tracking wiretapping litigation, not only for the increased caseload but also because of numerous developing theories of liability, with disputes expected to continue unabated in 2026, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

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    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.

  • Opinion

    A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

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    To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.

  • AG Watch: Texas Junk Fee Deal Shows Enforcement Priorities

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    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent $9.5 million settlement with online travel agency website Booking Holdings for so-called junk fee practices follows a larger trend of state attorneys general who have taken similar action and demonstrates the significant penalties that can follow such allegations, say attorneys at Kelley Drye.

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    The Law Firm Merger Diaries: Integrating Practice Groups

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    Enacting unified leadership and consistent client service standards ensures law firm practice groups connect and collaborate around shared goals, turning a law firm merger into a platform for growth rather than a period of disruption, says Brian Catlett at Fennemore Craig.

  • Patent Disclaimers Ruling Offers Restriction Practice Insights

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    The Federal Circuit's recent decision in Focus Products v. Kartri confirms that prosecution disclaimers can extend to examiner-defined species in restriction practice, making it important for patent practitioners to manage restriction requirement responses carefully to avoid unintended claim scope limitations, say attorneys at BCLP.

  • Opinion

    Supreme Court Term Limits Would Carry Hidden Risk

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    While proposals for limiting the terms of U.S. Supreme Court justices are popular, a steady stream of relatively young, highly marketable ex-justices with unique knowledge and influence entering the marketplace of law and politics could create new problems, say Michael Broyde at Emory University and Hayden Hall at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

  • Series

    Knitting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Stretching my skills as a knitter makes me a better antitrust attorney by challenging me to recalibrate after wrong turns, not rush outcomes, and trust that I can teach myself the skills to tackle new and difficult projects — even when I don’t have a pattern to work from, says Kara Kuritz at V&E.

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    The Biz Court Digest: Welcome To Miami

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    After nearly 20 years in operation, the Miami Complex Business Litigation Division is a pioneer upon which other jurisdictions in the state have been modeled, adopting many innovations to keep its cases running more efficiently and staffing experienced judges who are accustomed to hearing business disputes, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

  • AI Evidence Rule Tweaks Encourage Judicial Guardrails

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    Recent additions to a committee note on proposed Rule of Evidence 707 — governing evidence generated by artificial intelligence — seek to mitigate potential dangers that may arise once machine outputs are introduced at trial, encouraging judges to perform critical gatekeeping functions, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.

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    The Law Firm Merger Diaries: Getting The Message Across

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    Communications and brand strategy during a law firm merger represent a crucial thread that runs through every stage of a combination and should include clear messaging, leverage modern marketing tools and embrace the chance to evolve, says Ashley Horne at Womble Bond.

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