For professionals in the Travel and Hospitality industry as well as Legal professionals who specialize in this area, this book addresses legal issues confronted by managers in the hotel, restaurant, travel and casino industries. The emphasis is on prevention of legal violations. By reading the book, managers can appreciate and identify what actions and precautions are necessary to avoid, or at least minimize the number of lawsuits. The book uses the case method, long recognized as a helpful approach to learning and debunking the often-complicated discipline of law. The 6th edition has been completely updated with the latest decisions as well as classic cases that remain persuasive today.