On March 19, 2019, a never-before-used Cuban embargo measure went into effect that makes it possible for U.S. claimants to sue the Cuban government in U.S. courts for confiscated Cuban property. The measures could be further expanded on April 17, 2019, to permit lawsuits against non-Cuban entities operating in Cuba.

Since its enactment, Title III…

Club boards and management are often the targets of members’ critical emails to other members and social media posts, which are often inflammatory. They may view these attacks as improper behavior, as well as divisive and detrimental to the club’s interests and harmony. They may want to expel or otherwise discipline the offending member. The…

As of Nov. 15, 2018, the State Department is adding 16 hotels owned by the Cuban military to the Cuba Restricted List (CRL).

As discussed in the November 2017 GT Alert, U.S. Implements President Trump’s Cuba Policy, the Department of State published the CRL, identifying certain entities and sub-entities that are “under the control…

Hotels, resorts, country clubs, and other hospitality facilities commonly utilize wireless communications systems to support security, maintenance, and other functions conducted on the relevant properties.  Many private wireless radio systems used at hospitality facilities use portions of the radiofrequency spectrum that are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).  Prior to operating radio systems (which…

Owners of unprofitable golf courses are increasingly wanting to redevelop their golf courses as residential property, especially in areas where land for residential development is at a premium. Some golf courses are subject to recorded covenants that require the property to be used for recreational purposes and therefore prohibit such redevelopment.  In Victorville West Limited…

This is the time of year when the branded hotel operating companies that sell franchises (Franchisors) start to use the new 2018 forms of franchise agreements. As the hospitality industry has continued to consolidate, it should come as no surprise that some of the larger brands have modified their treatment of things such as group…

It’s long been said that a successful brand understands its audience. This has been true of hotels, as the major internationally-branded hotel operating companies have developed and continue to develop various brands to service and cater to a wide array of guests and their specific preferences and assumed preferences. These hotels often have a variety…