Weekly Brief #21: Crime on Your Premises, Racial Discrimination, and ID Scanners

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Stephen Barth, HospitalityLawyer.com

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November 7, 2013
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Charlie Trotter passed away on November 5. A dynamic and innovative chef, Trotter put Chicago's dining scene on the map with his groundbreaking restaurant and pioneering style of cuisine. Read More

Target Bans the Box From Job Apps

The Target Corporation, one of the nation's largest employers, will strike questions regarding criminal history from job applications nationwide. This follows a trend of "ban-the-box" initiatives at both the state and federal level. Read More


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After the Federal Aviation Administration recently allowed wider use of electronic devices on commercial flights, passengers learned that airlines will adjust to the new policy in different ways. Read More



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Foreseeing Crime on Your Premises
Maryalyce Cox of Mehaffy Weber examines the factors that can make a hotel liable for criminal activity on its premises. If the crime was foreseeable and the owner made no efforts to protect guests, this may be the case. Read More

Racial Discrimination and the EEOC
Howard Mavity of Fisher and Phillips dissects a recent discrimination case. In North Carolina, an employer tolerated racial slurs in the workplace, and was ultimately forced to pay punitive damages. Learn how to police your company culture so this doesn't happen to you. Read More

Legal Aspects of Using ID Scanners in Hospitality
Stephen Barth of HospitalityLawyer.com tackles the legal aspects of using personal identification card scanners at bars, lounges, and nightclubs to collect information about patrons. Failing to observe local privacy codes and ensure proper data protection can have legal consequences. Read More

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