Without a Rent-to-Own Agreement, tenants/buyers and landlords/sellers would be left with fewer options. The landlord might not follow through on his or
Robert E. Braun
After a year of economic upheaval in the hospitality industry, hotels are making big changes as they look ahead to recovery. Oftentimes these changes involve a complete rebrand, and this leads to questions about what is negotiable in a franchise agreement. In the article below, Bob Braun, senior member of JMBM s Global Hospitality Group® and Co-Chair of the Firm s Cybersecurity & Privacy Group, talks about 5 important franchise terms that can usually be negotiated. Advertisements
Hotel Franchise Lawyer: 5 Things to Negotiate in your next Franchise Agreement
To say that the past year has been a shock to the hospitality industry is a gross understatement. While many believe that a recovery is in sight – even if requires high-powered binoculars to see – most properties are being forced to re-evaluate their status and prospects. Many hotel owners – and brands – are re-evaluating whether a current brand is the right brand. While many hotels d
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After a year of economic upheaval in the hospitality industry,
hotels are making big changes as they look ahead to recovery.
Oftentimes these changes involve a complete rebrand, and this leads
to questions about what is negotiable in a franchise agreement. In
the article below, Bob Braun, senior member of JMBM s Global
Hospitality Group® and Co-Chair of the Firm s Cybersecurity
& Privacy Group, talks about 5 important franchise terms that
can usually be negotiated.
To say that the past year has been a shock to the hospitality
Improving consumer privacy presents compliance challenges Craig Guillot
April 22, 2021
For nearly the past two decades, retailers have invested in new information technology systems and data initiatives to use information to improve the customer experience. While customer data has proven valuable for both consumers and retailers, legislators in many states now believe businesses must do more to protect that information and ensure privacy rights.
A wave of new state laws could help improve consumer data privacy and security, but they also present new compliance challenges for retailers.
A new dawn for data regulations
The General Data Protection Regulation went into effect in 2018 in the European Union and instituted new requirements for how retailers selling in Europe must handle data. Following its cue, many U.S. states began eyeing new privacy regulations.
Feb 4, 2021 4:00 AM PT
Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency, ramping up the data privacy threats they pose to government agencies and businesses alike. Governments both domestic and foreign need to step up efforts to pass legislation that bolsters technological defenses this year, warn privacy groups.
Stiffer privacy laws are gradually being reviewed and signed into the U.S. market. But that process is mostly taking place at the state level.
Meanwhile, cyberattacks present IT experts and legislators with a war on two fronts. The software industry struggles with security issues that make cyberattacks viable. Government officials and business execs struggle with complicated legal issues involving outdated or missing privacy protections.