Hospitality Lawyer

"Employers now have a roadmap from the federal government on how best to comply with workplace anti-discrimination laws under the Trump administration. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just released an updated National Enforcement Plan yesterday that replaces the last plan from the Biden administration. Notably, the plan prioritizes enforcement in intentional discrimination cases – including bias in DEI programs – rather than disparate impact claims. The plan “reaffirms the agency’s unwavering commitment to merit-based, evenhanded enforcement of our nation’s civil rights laws,” according to EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the new enforcement guidelines and five steps to ensure compliance."

Check out Fisher Phillips latest HL Blog post to understand the EEOC's shifting enforcement priorities and the steps employers can take to review and strengthen their compliance practices.

Read more: https://ow.ly/OKZH50Z9Ib0

"U.S. immigration agencies are rapidly expanding their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in case processing, fraud detection, and security screening. While these systems are intended to improve efficiency, they are also contributing to a measurable rise in Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), denials, and erroneous rejections across multiple visa categories."

Check out Cozen O'Connor's latest HL Blog post to learn how AI in U.S. immigration is increasing RFEs, delays, and scrutiny for business travelers and employers.

Read more: https://ow.ly/pqxQ50YVRfg

Weather Preparedness Toolkit for Live Events

"Severe weather can derail even the most well-planned live events, causing costly delays, dangerous conditions or full cancellations. From lightning storms to heat-related hospitalizations, the risks are real and rising. This free toolkit helps event organizers prepare for extreme weather scenarios with guidance on site selection, communication plans, forecasting strategies and emergency procedures."

Read more: https://ow.ly/4zXs50YTAEY via HUB International

Weather Preparedness Toolkit for Live Events Plan safe live events with our free toolkit for weather risks, emergency plans, and forecasting strategies. Download now.

🎤 Session Spotlight: TED Talk–Style Presentations — Employment & Litigation Focus

Join us May 13–14, 2026 at The Houston Club for The 27th Annual Hospitality Law Conference: Houston—where Day 2 delivers fast, focused insights on the issues keeping operators and counsel up at night.

Our TED-style sessions are built for practical, high-impact learning: 20-minute presentations followed by live Q&A.

These sessions tackle two of the most pressing risk areas in hospitality:

⭐ Andria Ryan, Fisher Phillips + Justin Bragiel, THLA
Top Employment Issues in the Hotel & Hospitality Sector
From workforce challenges to compliance risk—what employers need to be watching now.

⭐ Amanda Monroe, Michelman Robinson
Service Charges Under Fire
Navigating a growing wave of litigation and regulatory scrutiny impacting fees, disclosures, and guest expectations.

⏳ Timely topics. Practical guidance. Immediate takeaways.

📅 May 13–14, 2026
📍 The Houston Club | Houston, TX
🎟️ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hospitality-law-conference-houston-tickets-1145747203729?aff=oddtdtcreator