United States: Hotels & Hospitality

The Third Circuit (Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.) has now joined the Ninth Circuit (Gibson v. Cendyn Group, LLC) in evaluating dismissal of claims by casino hotel guests...

The Third Circuit's reversal in Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment marks a pivotal moment in antitrust law, becoming the first federal appellate court to allow algorithmic price-fixing claims to proceed past dismissal. How does this decision differ from the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Gibson v. Cendyn Group, and what specific allegations about AI-enabled pricing tools proved decisive in establishing a plausible horizontal agreement among Atlantic City casino-hotels?

Anthony discusses how artificial intelligence streamlines restaurant operations while also introducing significant legal risks regarding intellectual property, data privacy, and hiring biases.

Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman, Jennifer Riley, and Greg Tsonis examine the dramatic rise in class action litigation targeting the hospitality sector, exploring how employment practices, consumer protection issues, and digital operations create unique vulnerabilities for hotels, restaurants, and resorts. The discussion reveals key trends from the firm's 2026 Hospitality Class Action Review and offers strategic guidance for companies navigating this increasingly complex legal landscape.

The hospitality industry faces mounting class action litigation across wage and hour disputes, hidden fee allegations, and data breach claims. Duane Morris releases a comprehensive desk reference examining how hotels, restaurants, and travel businesses can navigate this evolving legal landscape and proactively mitigate litigation risk.

The 2026 International Hotel Investment Forum EMEA revealed critical challenges facing the hospitality industry, from geopolitical tensions affecting Middle East markets to yield compression threatening profitability. Industry leaders grappled with how artificial intelligence will reshape booking channels and operations while maintaining the human touch that defines hospitality.

More and more frequently, excess carriers writing retail, restaurant, multifamily, and hospitality towers are likely to see premises liability claims turn on more than just the incident itself.

With thousands of flights being cancelled, key airports in the Middle East closed, and consideration being given to suspension, postponement or cancellation of events in the region, sports and event organisers, promoters, hosts, sponsors and broadcasters may be facing disruptions similar to those faced at times of earlier crises.

Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries.