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Hospitality/Lodging: Legislation

Security locks

09/18/2007 - A new law (formerly H.B. 2448) in Virginia requires that landlords install new locks or security devices on apartments rented by tenants who have a restraining order against a former cotenant. The tenant must present a copy of the restraining order to the landlord.
Case Study: Surveillance

Watching Over Guests

09/13/2007 - In contrast, the 3VR system requires employee training of about 15 minutes, and it has generally performed as promised. For example, to aid police on the case involving the robbery by the prostitute, the Talbott’s security staff used two key components of the 3VR system: its ability to rapidly narrow down video footage based on the hour, the location, and any unusual physical movement; and its ability to help staff find suspects using the facial recognition feature.
Beyond Print: Legal Issues

Premises Liability

08/10/2007 - A Virginia appeals court has ruled that a hotel may be held liable for an assault on a guest because there was ample warning from police reports that guests were at risk.
Beyond Print: Academic \ Educational Programs

International Lodging

08/10/2007 - A new group called the International Lodging Security Association has been established to further education and training in the field. The link will be added as soon as it becomes available.
Beyond Print: Hiring \ Employment Issues

Retaliation

08/06/2007 - A former employee of an Atlantic City hotel must prove his discrimination charge was made in good faith and show it wasn't just a way to set up a retaliation charge when he was fired.
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