Legal Aspects of the Hospitality Industry

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Specialized applications of law to the hospitality industry. HM 355 Legal Aspects of the Hospitality Industry (3) Laws, courts, and more generally the legal system together constitute an integral feature of the environment within which the hospitality industry operates. The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the application of law to hotels, restaurants, and institutional settings. A hospitality manager who understands the law can prevent many legal problems from occurring, including preventing injuries that may lead to lawsuits Main topics in this course typically include: types of law, judicial structure and trial procedures; conduct of legal research, including use of Web resources; legal duties of innkeepers and guests; negligence and other torts; contract law; civil rights and public accommodations, especially protections from discrimination; guests' property; regulation and licensing; employment law, especially protections from discrimination; casinos and the law; and food and alcohol service liability.