Hospitality Industry Legal Blog

Employers are permitted to withhold or otherwise deduct from employee paychecks for tax purposes, and lesser known reasons like repayment of amounts owed to the employer—in certain circumstances. Any withholding must be in compliance with contracts between the employer and employee and applicable employment regulations. The Fair Labor Standards Act […]

Retaliation claims are among the most common issues employers face, often arising from misunderstandings, mismanagement, or inadequate policies. In fact, retaliation consistently tops the list of charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Preventing these claims requires more than just compliance with the law—it demands a proactive approach […]

As the beverage industry continues to expand, legal disputes have become increasingly common. From craft breweries to major corporations, companies face three primary types of lawsuits: trademark disputes, misleading claims allegations, and distribution rights violations. This surge in litigation reflects the industry’s growing competition and complexity. Trademark Wars in a […]

Social media has fundamentally transformed how legal cases unfold in modern courtrooms, creating both opportunities and challenges for law enforcement, attorneys, and the justice system. From criminal investigations to civil litigation, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have become invaluable sources of evidence while simultaneously raising new questions about privacy, […]

The alcohol beverage industry experienced significant regulatory evolution in 2024, with Florida leading substantial legislative changes while national trends reshape market dynamics. Florida’s Expanding Wine Market Florida’s wine industry, contributing over $15 billion annually to the state’s economy and ranking second only to California in production, marked a milestone with […]

As the Surgeon General concludes his tenure, Vivek Murthy’s advisory on the relationship between alcohol and cancer has sparked a national conversation. Released on January 3, 2025, the advisory emphasizes the scientific link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk for several types of cancer, including breast, liver, and throat […]

(Update as of 12/27/24): In a shocking turn of events, on December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed its own Order issued earlier this week (see below), resulting in a reinstatement of the injunction on filing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports. This means that as of this […]

On December 3, 2024, ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction that applies nationwide for all beneficial ownership interest (BOI) reports.1 What initially appeared to be a straightforward implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has transformed into a complex legal […]

Regulations related to pregnant workers were recently expanded by the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), effective June 27, 2023. In this blog post, we will evaluate how the PWFA compares to its predecessor, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA), to understand how regulations related to pregnant workers have changed […]

Proactive monitoring of the developing employment legislation and regulations is beneficial for businesses to defray the potential costs of substantial, unprepared operational adjustments that may be required to obtain compliance with employment legislation after its passage. There’s no better way to get a pulse on proposed employment legislation than traveling […]