Written by: Mark S. Adams Starting a business is exciting, but one of the first and most important decisions you’ll face is choosing the right business structure. The structure you select—whether it’s an LLC, corporation, or partnership—will affect your liability, taxes, and how you operate your business on a day-to-day basis. This article breaks down […]
Hotel Lawyers — exciting new directions! We just celebrated more than 30 years of Meet the Money®, where connections have been made and deals have been done. It has been an invaluable event for the attorneys at JMBM and for so many of our friends in the hotel industry. After much thought, we are going to transition Meet the […]
This was first published in IFLR on July 21, 2025. Summertime blues: corporate finance faces a financial reporting reckoning Borrowers and lenders can plan ahead of the curve amid financial pressures Summer is just at the half-way point, but financial reporting for many borrowers for second quarter is still around the corner. Given market volatility, […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) was signed into law on July 4th, 2025, ushering in sweeping changes to the U.S. federal tax landscape. The OBBB permanently extends and expands many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and introduces significant updates that will impact both individuals and businesses. The following are […]
The Supreme Court recently decided that a federal contractor who induces the government to enter into a transaction under materially false pretenses can be convicted of fraud even if the contractor did not seek to cause the victim economic loss. The Court’s decision in Kousisis v. United States, 145 S. Ct. 1382 (2025) permits federal […]
Below you can find information about our 2025 Meet the Money® Conference: Meet the Money®: The Next Chapter Meet the Money® FAQ Meet The Money® 2025 Agenda Meet The Money® 2025 Sponsors
Interested in Speaking/Sponsoring? See our Benefits of Sponsorship. Our 2025 sponsors are listed below. Diamond Sponsors CohnReznick Gold Sponsors Access Point Financial City of Desert Hot Springs Diversified Pacific Gallagher HotelExecutive Hotel Online IHG Hotels & Resorts JF Capital Advisors Lockton Staypineapple Silver Sponsors AEI Consultants BLLA […]
May 5 – 7, 2025 Los Angeles Airport Marriott Monday, May 5, 2025 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Registration and Deal Makers Networking 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Boot Camp Buying Distressed Properties, Restructuring Debt, and Repositioning Assets in a Rapidly Changing Market Moderators: Guy Maisnik, JMBM and Jonathan Falik, JF Capital Advisors Benjamin Borin, LCP Alan Tantleff, FTI […]
What makes us different after more than 30 years? This is where capital meets opportunity. Meet the Money isn’t a “big brand” conference full of fluff—it’s tightly focused on hotel investment, finance, and dealmaking. You’ve got owners, lenders, equity players, and advisors all in one place, talking business. After 30+ years, the reason it’s still going strong is simple: real deals happen here. What is happening […]
By Steven T. Taylor Known far and wide in the dynamic hospitality industry for his successful and strategic approach, ability to handle complex circumstances, and winning personality, Jim Butler hasn’t lost a step after decades of serving clients and helping hotel businesses thrive. In fact, the name partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, a […]
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