[MA Lawyers Weekly] Judge: hotel chain must face TVPRA suit over sex trafficking claims
BU SHA Hospitality Law instructor Joshua M. Bowman was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for his expert commentary on a federal ruling that expands hotel liability in sex trafficking cases.
Bowman noted that the decision represents a broad interpretation of a hotel chain’s responsibility for franchise operations, even when corporate control over a property is limited. He emphasized that this ruling may set a significant precedent by applying federal agency principles to hotel branding companies in Massachusetts for the first time. Bowman’s analysis underscores the growing legal and ethical responsibilities of hotel operators to implement stronger anti-trafficking policies and training.
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