Supreme Court Considers Case that Could Impact Hotels and the ADA
The United States Supreme Court recently began its fall term with several key cases set to be heard on the docket. One of the cases before the Court this term …
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Employer and Employee Protections for COVID-19 Liability Under Michigan Law
The Michigan legislature recently enacted COVID-19 related legislation, intended to do the following: (1) protect employers and businesses against liability for COVID-19 related claims, so long as they follow the …
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Michigan Court of Appeals Holds Ann Arbor Hotel Liable for Venomous Spider Bite
In James Heuschneider v. Wolverine Superior Hospitality, Inc., unpublished per curium opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued June 4, 2019 (Docket No. 341053), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that …
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Michigan Legislature Amends Statute Regarding Liquor Licenses for Off-Premises Consumption
The Michigan Legislature recently passed Senate Bill No. 344 (now amended MCL 436.1533) which made some significant changes to MCL 436.1533 pertaining to liquor licenses. The changes affect who may …
Read More New Law on Alcohol Sales and Promotions May Benefit the Hotel Industry
Our clients in the hotel industry should take note of a new law in Michigan that loosens restrictions on the sale and advertising of liquor for private functions. Previously, the …
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Hotel Has No General Duty to Anticipate or Prevent Criminal Activity
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently addressed the standard of care owed by a hotel to its guests related to criminal activity on the hotel’s premises in Burtiel Dean et al …
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