In this week’s “late due to Snowmageddon II” post, Diana Shukis, a partner in our Employment law practice group and long-time member of our Hospitality team, discusses the basic elements necessary to minimize your organization’s risk of harassment in the workplace, including a step-by-step approach to avoiding, and what to do in the event it… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: November 2010
BMI Strikes Again, Brings Music Licensing Lawsuit Against Kirkland Restaurant
Posted in Music Licensing/CopyrightBroadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) filed suit against the Lake Street Bar & Grill in Kirkland and its individual owners on October 20, 2010, alleging four counts of willful copyright infringement for “unauthorized public performance of musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire.” BMI asked the court for statutory damages—not BMI’s proven lost revenue, but damages that the… Continue Reading
Wine Handling Fees – CLIENT ALERT
Posted in Food and Beverage, Hotels, LiquorFor those of you that routinely purchase split cases of wine, December 8 is an important date. On December 8, the Washington State Liquor Control Board will hold public hearings in Olympia on proposed regulatory changes that would authorize wine distributors to collect handling fees from hotels, restaurants and other retail licensees that order and receive… Continue Reading
Tip Pooling in Oregon and Washington
Posted in Food and BeverageGiven the number of questions I’ve received recently from clients who’ve heard rumors about tip pooling becoming legal, I thought it time to update everyone. The short answer is (at least for now) that employers in Washington and Oregon may initiate mandatory tip pools under certain circumstances.