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Hiring Right in Hospitality: Immigration Compliance Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential As recent high-profile ICE investigations in Los Angeles and Southern California have shown, hospitality businesses are under growing scrutiny. Whether you run a restaurant, hotel, catering company, or food truck, understanding your obligations under federal immigration law is a business imperative. Join us for our July
How to Use Legal Counsel When Expanding Internationally International restaurant expansion is a high-stakes leap that will put every part of your business to the test: operations, supply chains, culture, finance, intellectual property, and above all, the law. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of new markets and emerging culinary scenes, but
Country-Specific Legal Challenges in Restaurant Expansion Understanding How Real-World Law Shapes Global Success Expanding your restaurant internationally tests every part of your business—from operations and supply chains to culture, finance, and, of course, the law. International expansion is more than translating your brand or replicating your menu. As lawyers with decades of experience in cross-border
Regulatory, Licensing, and Financial Requirements Expanding your restaurant internationally is more than a growth strategy—it’s a major leap that tests every part of your business. From operations and supply chains to culture, finance, and law, every element will create new challenges. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of new markets and emerging
Frisby Trademark Fight Highlights Key Risks for Global Brands A European trademark dispute is heating up over the use of the Frisby name, pitting a well-known Colombian fast-food chain against a Spanish company that successfully registered the Frisby trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). (Having put up with the title, we promise
Trade dress, a subset of trademark law, plays a critical role in protecting the unique visual identity of businesses, including restaurants and hotels. Violations of trade dress can lead to significant intellectual property concerns, impacting a business’s reputation and market position. This blog post explores the concept of trade dress, its importance in the hospitality
The New U.S. Tariffs On April 3rd, President Trump implemented a new round of sweeping tariffs, sending ripples throughout the U.S. economy. Among the hardest-hit sectors are restaurants and hotels, which now face significant challenges as rising input costs threaten profitability. These tariffs, which impose a 10% baseline on imports from all countries and higher
Mastering I-9 Compliance to Avoid Costly ICE Audits I-9 compliance is more crucial than ever for businesses, especially those in the U.S. hospitality industry. An ICE audit can shut down your restaurant overnight. A single misplaced I-9 form could cost tens of thousands in fines. Is your hospitality business prepared? Running a successful restaurant or
