Bryan T Mohler

Bryan T Mohler

August 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Examining New York City's Controversial Hotel Licensing Bill

Authors Todd Soloway, Bryan Mohler and Itai Raz offer an overview of the draft "Safe Hotels Act," and consider potential legal challenges to the bill if it is passed into law.

By Todd E. Soloway, Bryan T. Mohler and Itai Y. Raz

8 minute read

April 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Good Guy Guarantees: How One Word May Expand the Liability of Individual Guarantors

In December 2022, the First Department issued a decision in 122 East 42nd Street LLC v. Joseph Scharf and Sarah Gotlib that caught the leasing world off guard as it relates to so-called "Good Guy" guarantees.

By Bryan T. Mohler and Rachel Shaw

9 minute read

November 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Hotel Franchises: A Potential Shift in Power Through the Courts?

Hotel franchisees are advocating in favor of a bill currently pending in New Jersey that seeks to codify certain protections for hotel franchisees and, in effect, reconfigure the relationship between hotel owners and franchisors. In their Hospitality Law column, Todd Soloway and Bryan Mohler discuss this effort by hotel franchisees to seek redress in court, and key takeaways for hotel industry stakeholders.

By Todd E. Soloway and Bryan T. Mohler

8 minute read

September 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Considerations for Hotel Owners Contemplating Government Contracts to Provide Temporary Housing

A discussion of issues that hospitality industry stakeholders need to consider as governments increasingly turn to hotels as a source of temporary housing.

By Bryan T. Mohler and Meghan E. Hill

8 minute read

April 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Hotel Franchises: A Potential Shift in Power?

After establishing that the relationship between franchisor and franchisee is inherently imbalanced, this Todd Soloway and Bryan Mohler discuss recent efforts by a group of franchisees seeking to level the playing field through the legislative process, including a bill currently pending in New Jersey that seeks to codify certain protections for hotel franchisees.

By Todd E. Soloway and Bryan T. Mohler

7 minute read

January 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Considerations for Operators of Distressed Hotels

In their continued series discussing strategies for distressed hotels, Todd Soloway, Bryan Mohler and Ital Raz take a look at the "complex" role of the hotel operator and explore some of the issues facing operators as they navigate uncertain times.

By Todd E. Soloway, Bryan T. Mohler, and Itai Y. Raz

8 minute read

November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Proactive Strategies for Distressed Hotels

With inflationary factors, sharply rising interest rates and persistent staffing shortages leading to significantly increased operating costs, there is widespread concern that rising costs will outpace revenue gains in 2023.

By Todd E. Soloway, Bryan T. Mohler, and Itai Y. Raz

7 minute read

September 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Lessons Learned: Important Considerations for Hotel Management Agreements in the Post-Pandemic Era

In their Hospitality Law column, Todd oloway and Bryan Mohler discuss key negotiating points in hotel management agreements.

By Todd E. Soloway and Bryan T. Mohler

8 minute read

July 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Examining the Use of SNDAs in the Hotel Industry

Todd Soloway and Bryan Mohler examine the Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (or SNDA)—typically used by hotel lenders, owners and managers to set forth their respective rights upon a foreclosure, and consider disputes that may arise when a party seeks to enforce its SNDA rights.

By Todd E. Soloway and Bryan T. Mohler

7 minute read

November 17, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The Proliferation of Human Trafficking Lawsuits in the Hotel Industry

Todd Soloway and Bryan Mohler explore the reasons for the exponential rise in human trafficking lawsuits targeting the hotel industry and the current legal developments in these actions. They discuss steps hotel owners, operators and franchisors can take to protect themselves and their guests from liability.

By Todd E. Soloway and Bryan T. Mohler

8 minute read