Stokes Wagner Law Firm

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Fluent In Hospitality

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 clients are everywhere so our team operates from six locations to best serve your needs. And because you operate 24/7, so do we.

Hospitality News

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.

New York Hospitality Law: Six Month Regulatory & Litigation Update

June 26, 2026

Michael J. D'Angelo

Category: Legal Updates

**Key Developments Affecting Hotels, Restaurants, and Food and Beverage Operators (Nov 2025–May 2026)** New York has delivered on... Read more

California Expands Equal Pay Protections With Senate Bill 642

June 25, 2026

Dina A. Issagholi

Category: Legal Updates

Senate Bill 642, known as the Pay Equity Enforcement Act, amends the Equal Pay and Pay Transparency laws in California. One of the m... Read more

California Minimum Wage Updates for July 1, 2026

June 23, 2026

Omar Hernandez

Category: Legal Updates

California employers should prepare for several local minimum wage increases taking effect on **July 1, 2026**. Although California'... Read more

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