21st century bankruptcy laws don’t always fit the bill. Often, there are better, more efficient and less costly means of reorganizing operating companies and restructuring or enforcing debt obligations. On Thursday, August 12, I will be moderating an panel of experienced workout professionals in a program entitled, “Techniques for Handling Troubled Companies Outside of Bankruptcy.” […]
Jim Butler’s blog article, "Implications of the latest ADA enforcement "sweeps" against hotels in Portland and San Francisco" appeared in Hotel Online.
Business Models Based on "Business Method" Patents May Be at Risk Businesses that rely upon "business method" patents to protect their market share received a mixed message this week in the U.S. Supreme Court decision Bilski v. Kappos. While the Court indicated that specific application of some business methods may still be protectable by patents, […]
Jim Butler and Marty Orlick’s blog article, "Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA enforcement "sweeps" hit the West Coast. What you need to know now," appeared in Hotel Online, O’Rourke Hospitality, Hospitality Net and Hotel News Resource.
Jim Butler and Bob Braun’s blog article, “Hotel Management Agreement performance standards – The Operator’s take” was published by Hotel Management Asia.
Jim Butler and Bob Braun’s blog article, "Hotel Management Agreement performance standards — The Owner’s Return test" appeared in Hotel Online and Hospitality Net.
Jim Butler and Guy Maisnik’s blog article titled, “Why hotel lending is different. . . and some things you should know . . . ” was picked up by ehotelier.com.
Jim Butler & Bob Braun’s blog article titled, "Hotel Management Agreement performance standards – The Operator’s take" appeared in Hotel Online and Hospitality Net.
Jim Butler and Guy Maisnik’s blog article, “How to avoid the pitfalls of hotel lending” appeared in Hospitality Net.
Jim Butler’s article, "Hotel Management Agreement Terminations – Is There a Better Way?" was published by 4Hoteliers.