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New York Hospitality Law: A Six-Month Update

New York Hospitality Law: A Six-Month Update — What Moved, What It Means, and What to Do This Week. Between November 2025 and May 2026, four things moved in New York hospitality law that change how operators should think about exposure: the Court of Appeals rewrote good-guy guarantor liability; Albany broke open the three-tier alcohol […]

The SBA COVID EIDL Default Wave

The SBA COVID EIDL Default Wave — What Borrowers Need to Know in 2026. If you took out an SBA COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan — particularly one over $200,000 where you signed a personal guaranty — there is a reasonable chance you are now receiving collection notices, wage garnishment notices, Treasury Offset notifications, or […]

Exit Strategies for Restaurant Partnerships

Exit Strategies for Restaurant Partnerships Not every restaurant partnership is meant to last forever—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’ve represented partners on both sides of exit conversations: the one who wants out, and the one left behind trying to keep the restaurant running. When there’s a plan in place, these transitions can be […]

The New Reality for NYC Hotels: Pricing, Licensing, Politics, and a $40 Million Warning

The New Reality for NYC Hotels: Pricing, Licensing, Politics, and a $40 Million Warning Since January 2026, four major regulatory developments have landed on New York City hotel operators in rapid succession. Individually, each represents a significant compliance obligation. Together, they represent a systemic shift in how the city regulates the hotel industry — one […]