Monthly Archives: June 2020
Online Tourism Sites and Tourist Development Taxes
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the normal operations of countless businesses throughout the country and the world. Among the industries that have been particularly affected over the past several months is the tourism industry. Challenges have presented themselves in this industry at every level – globally, nationally, regionally, statewide and locally…. Read More »
Appeals Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Contractor on Common Law Indemnity Cross Claim
When a home renovation project goes wrong and leads to litigation, the lawsuit brought by the homeowner will ultimately seek to determine who among potentially responsible parties – including contractors and various subcontractors – is responsible for any and all of the damage that occurred. In this type of lawsuit, the various contractors and… Read More »
Attorney Brendan Sweeney Featured In PhocusWire – Unraveling COVID-19 hygiene liability issues for short-term rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2020 Just six months ago, the topic of cleanliness and hygiene in the travel industry was largely a given. Save for occasional stories of illnesses on cruise ships or bed bug outbreaks in hotels, in general travelers around the world have been getting on planes, checking into hotels… Read More »
Arbitration Clauses: Who Decides if the Dispute Goes to Arbitration?
Arbitration is one type of alternative dispute resolution process that may be used to resolve conflicts outside of litigation. Many types of contracts contain clauses that provide for arbitration in the event of a contractual dispute. Resolving a dispute by arbitration can have advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages often associated with arbitration is… Read More »
The Hotel Industry: National and Statewide Effects of the Pandemic
The hospitality industry has been particularly hard hit economically in terms of job losses and furloughs that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. At the national level, Fox Business reported this week that the number of jobs lost in the hospitality and leisure industry is more than seven and a half million. Based on… Read More »
