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Marriott International Resolves State Attorneys General and Federal Trade Commission Investigations into 2018 Starwood Database Security Incident
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | October 10, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) has reached final resolutions with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 49 U.S. State Attorneys General and the District of Columbia in relation to the 2018 Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide guest reservations database security incident. The resolution with the State Attorneys General includes an agreement to pay $52 million. As indicated in the agreements with the FTC and the State Attorneys General, Marriott makes no admission of liability with respect to the underlying allegations. As part of the resolutions with the FTC and the State Attorneys General, Marriott will cont...
AHLA Statement on Court Ruling Against FTC Noncompete Rule
AHLA | August 26, 2024
WASHINGTON (Aug. 26, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after a federal judge in Texas blocked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from enforcing a rule that bans noncompete agreements. “The FTC overstepped its authority by approving a rule that allows federal interference in multitudes of business agreements across the country. In doing so, the FTC set a dangerous precedent for intruding into an area that has been regulated by the states throughout our nation’s history,” said AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey. “We applaud ...
FTC Announces Rule Banning Non-Competes
Michael H. Strub, Jr. | April 25, 2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision to ban non-compete agreements marks a pivotal shift in employment regulations nationwide. This rule not only prohibits new agreements but also retroactively impacts existing ones. From its broad definition of “worker” to its exceptions and impending legal challenges, understanding the nuances of this rule is crucial for employers preparing for compliance. JMBM Partner Michael H. Strub, Jr. explains the implications of this landmark decision. FTC Announces Rule Banning Non-Competes by Michael H. Strub, Jr., JMBM’s Litigation Group Employers throughout the country should be aware t...
AH&LA Applauds Complete Support from Florida Congressional Delegation
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) | June 10, 2015
Washington, June 10, 2015— The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today praised the Florida Congressional Delegation after they sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez urging the agency to immediately open an investigation into companies deceptively targeting consumers with misleading online hotel websites. The letter was signed by all 27 Members of the delegation. "When it comes to the law, it's very clear; businesses should not be misleading consumers about who they are and what th...
