DiPasquale and Summers specialize in a variety of legal matters covering all of your business, restaurant, or hospitality needs.
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It is not uncommon for individuals or businesses to find themselves involved in a legal dispute with another party. Disputes of this nature, such as a breach of contract, typically fall under what is known as civil litigation which entails the use of courts or arbitrators for adjudication.
Read MoreDiPasquale & Summers has extensive experience in franchise matters, representing both franchisors and franchisees.For start-up franchisors, we answer questions like “What is a franchise?” and “How do I franchise my business?”
Read MoreBuying or selling a restaurant or bar is a unique adventure, and not to be taken lightly. The first thing you must consider is whether you are buying/selling the assets of the business, or the company itself. Traditional thought is that if you purchase a company, you inherit all the good and bad, that come with that company. On the other-hand, if you purchase only the assets of a company, you inherit nothing. This is not entirely correct.
Read MoreOur firm advises and represents hotels, restaurants, bars, lounges and nightclubs in a broad range of business related services, beginning with a company's corporate structure.
Read MoreEntering into a business partnership is similar to entering into a marriage. While no two partnerships are identical, there are several standard considerations that can be addressed prior to forming your company. Once all issues are discussed and resolved by the partners, than operating agreement (or in the case of a Corporation, a shareholder agreement) must be prepared. Each partner should consult with an attorney to ensure that the written agreement is clear and unambiguous.
Read MoreA Commercial "Restaurant" Lease Agreement is a written contract entered into between a Landlord and a Tenant for a particular retail establishment which sets forth the rights and obligations of each party over a designated period of time. The restaurant lease you sign can have a profound impact on the success or failure of your business.
Read MoreDiPasquale & Summers provides a range of custom legal services to our clients in the hospitality industry. Operating a successful hospitality or food service business can be very rewarding, but requires hard work, due diligence, common sense, and preparation. Today’s market is competitive, litigation is common and it is becoming much easier to run afoul of the ever changing law governing the multitude of licenses one must possess in order to legally operate.
Read MoreHawaii’s minimum wage is $10.10 per hour. This is technically the same for both tipped and non-tipped employees. Employers are permitted, however to take a credit against a portion of their employees’ earned tips up to $.75 per hour for food service workers. In other words employers must pay tipped food service employees (so long they make at least $7.00 per hour in tips) a minimum wage of at least $9.35.
Read MoreThe process of obtaining a liquor license is time consuming and complex. We can help. We educate our clients with respect to the multitude of requirements and restrictions governing liquor licenses (and permits for beer & wine, catering, etc.) within Hawaii, and what information and documentation is necessary to complete the application.
Read MoreOur Cannabis attorneys are extensively familiar with all regulatory and legal developments in the ever-changing cannabis industry. We are well positioned to ensure that your business is fully compliant with all local, state and federal regulations, and we achieve this goal by providing strategic guidance in the following areas:
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