Our Hotels, Leisure, and Hospitality practice advises owners and operators of hotels, hotel management companies, retreat centers, country clubs, ski resorts, golf courses, leisure destinations, registration and technology providers, hospitality associations, investment firms, and related businesses, as they address a wide range of legal needs. Our deep bench of experienced attorneys work in consultation with one another across Potomac Law Group’s diverse practice areas. Together, we provide advice and counsel regarding:
- Employment issues, including wage and hour laws, personnel policies, employee handbooks, employment contracts, employee training, employee background checks, drug testing, and hiring procedures
- Ethics and compliance guidance, including overseeing all aspects of internal investigations, drafting and reviewing codes of conduct, and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
- Small Business Administration loans, including those received under the Paycheck Protection Program
- Contractual matters, including vendor management, lease and construction agreements, facility rentals, guest agreements, and waivers of liability
- Ownership transitions, including purchases and sales, partnership agreements, mergers, financing and bank relationships, and related issues
- Reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, and bankruptcy litigation
- Corporate governance matters, drafting and reviewing bylaws and conflicts of interest policies, best practices for boards of directors and senior management, and related governance needs
- Data privacy and security, including legal compliance, best practices, and breach response
- Tax planning, tax strategies, and other tax-related matters
- Immigration, including J-1 cultural exchange visas for visiting staff, taxation of visiting staff salaries, and related issues for a global, seasonal workforce
- Litigation, alternative dispute resolution, oversight of insurance-provided defense attorneys in covered matters, and crisis management and strategic communications in challenging, unforeseen circumstances
