Welcome to the latest edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and employment, licensing, branding, and more, with our insights and analysis on why this news matters to you.
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The pending Article 78 proceeding has the potential to force legislative or administrative restructuring of how New York City regulates hotel operations and employee protections.
In our January 2025 issue of Leisure Law Insider, we provided a summary of the final version of what is now New York City Local Law § 20-565 (the SAFE Hotels Act or Act). The Act took effect on May 3, 2025, and was enacted to strengthen safety standards and accountability in New York’s hospitality sector. Now, the Act is being challenged by a coalition of hotel owners and trade associations called Hotel Owners of New York, Inc. (HONY), established in July 2024 to address the potential impacts of the (then pending) legislation.
Critics also argued that by requiring all...
Rap star Nicki Minaj made an appearance at the US mission to the United Nations to echo President Donald Trump’s false claim that Christians are being systematically killed in Nigeria. Minaj appea...