Legal – Stephen Barth

07 Sep

Juul to settle multistate youth vaping investigation for $438 million

BY NATHANIEL WEIXEL – 09/06/22 4:09 PM ET E-cigarette company Juul on Tuesday tentatively agreed to pay $438.5 million to settle an investigation by 34 states and territories into the company’s marketing and sales practices that were alleged to fuel the youth

16 Dec

Tools to Track Travel

For hapless travelers tired of dealing with “openings” that are not really open, there are some new information sources to turn to With the well-ordered world of travel totally disrupted by COVID-19 travel restrictions, new solutions have quickly developed

30 Jul

Compliance: Common Sense Approach to Ensure Guest Safety

By Stephen's Blog
In Legal, SB News

Most of you will recall Anthony ” Tony ” Marshall and his tireless work to assist the hotel industry in understanding the legal aspects of the business and ensuring guest safety. Due to his lasting impact, we honor Tony annually at The

30 Jun

4 Best Practices for Food and Beverage Operators

By Stephen's Blog
In Legal

I’ve been noticing some trends in the feedback I hear from those in the food and beverage industry and the customers they serve. The operators know what works, and the customers know what they like. If you’re involved in the food

30 Jun

A Safe Night Out: Things to Avoid When Serving Alcohol

By Stephen's Blog
In Legal

While it can be difficult as an alcoholic beverage server or bartender to determine how much is too much for your patrons, it is absolutely essential to pay attention. When it comes to legal compliance for restaurants and the potential

30 Jun

Scalded by Coffee: New Perspectives on an Infamous Lawsuit

By Stephen's Blog
In Legal

The “McDonald’s coffee lawsuit” made national headlines in 1992 after Stella Liebeck spilled scalding coffee in her lap while removing the lid and decided to sue the corporation for damages. Years later, perspective lends new angles to this often-mocked story.

30 Jun

A Guest or a Tenant…that is the question!

By Stephen's Blog
In Legal

In the lodging area, a guest can be classified as being either a transient guest i.e., a customer who rents property for a relatively short period of time with no intent of establishing permanent residency, or a tenant who rents