The Wendel Report: Restaurants & Wineries, Winter 2009

Articles
 

• Unintentional Violation of ADA Laws Can Lead to Financial Liability
  In June 2009, the California Supreme Court ruled that money damages may be awarded against restaurants, and other businesses open to the public, even for unintentional failures to provide equal access to persons with disabilities. by David Goldman
   
• Potential Pitfalls for New Liquor Licenses
  Failure to plan accordingly and to take the appropriate steps to obtain the necessary approvals at the outset can cause significant problems and delays in opening a restaurant. by Les A. Hausrath and Jennifer A. Lewis
   
• Navigating Troubled Times
  If you liquidate or reorganize in the most effective manner, your skills and talents will allow you to undertake your next venture. Do not inhibit your ability to reorganize by inadvertently converting a corporate liability into a personal liability. by Tracy Green
   
• Breaking a Lease: The Tenant's Legal Liability
  A company's lease may be one of its most significant legal obligations and the rent its greatest ongoing month-to-month expense. Understanding the potential liabilities involved in walking away from an existing lease is a must for any tenant facing this unfortunate prospect. by Leonard E. Marquez
   
• New Case Allows Tip Pooling Between the Front and Back of the House
  A California Appellate Court case, Etheridge v. Rein International California, Inc. ruled that tips may be pooled and shared between the wait staff and the kitchen workers. by Alexandra L. Foote