Stokes Wagner Law Firm

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Our industry-savvy professionals have the skills and experience to help you appropriately manage your labor and employment legal needs.

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Our legal professionals share insight on new or updated state and federal laws and how they could impact your hospitality operations. New publications are posted weekly.

NLRB GC Carey Signals Potential Reversal of Key Labor Precedents

September 10, 2026

Cinthya Rivera, Michael J. D'Angelo

Category: Legal Updates

NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey has issued [GC Memo 26‑04](https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4584351740), providing ... Read more

Illinois Enacts Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions

September 9, 2026

Jessica Villaescusa

Category: Legal Updates

On August 7, 2026, Illinois enacted the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to... Read more

The New Era of Union Leverage in Hotels: What Operators Must Do Before Q4

August 26, 2026

Michael J. D'Angelo

Category: Legal Updates

Hotels are entering a new phase of union activity—one defined not only by traditional bargaining cycles, but by property access figh... Read more

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