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’s blog article, "Implications of the latest ADA enforcement "sweeps" against hotels in Portland and San Francisco" appeared in Hotel Online.
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 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 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 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 & 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 and Guy Maisnik’s blog article titled, ""NOW" could be the best time for hotel lending in 20 years" appeared in Hotel Online, Hospitality Net, ehotelier.com and 4Hoteliers.
Jim Butler’s article, "Hotel Management Agreement Terminations – Is There a Better Way?" was published by 4Hoteliers.