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Hospitality Law : Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry by Stephen C. Barth and David K. Hayes (2005, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100471464252

ISBN-139780471464259

eBay Product ID (ePID)30536414

Product Key Features

Number of Pages448 Pages

Publication NameHospitality Law : Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

SubjectIndustries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, General, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Hotels, Inns & Hostels

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorStephen C. Barth, David K. Hayes

Subject AreaLaw, Travel, Business & Economics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight45 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2004-007050

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal343.73/07864794

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPreface.Chapter 1. Prevention Philosophy.1.1 The Future Hospitality Manager and the Legal Environment.1.2 The Hospitality Manager and Legal Management.Historical Origins of the Law.The Evolutionary Nature of Common Law.1.3 Preventative Legal Management.STEM the Tide of Litigation.Legally Managing at Work: Applying the STEM Process in Hospitality Management.1.4 Ethics and the law.An Ethical Situation.Ethical Analysis.What Would You Do?The Hospitality Industry in Court.What Did You Learn In This Chapter.Rapid Review.Team Activity.Chapter 2. Hospitality Contracts.2.1 Introduction to Contracts.Written and Verbal Contracts.Components of an Enforceable Contract.2.2 Introduction to Hospitality Contracts.Common Hospitality Contracts.The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).Forecasting Contract Capacity.Establishing an Effective Reservation System.Legally Managing at Work: Reducing No-Show Reservations.2.3 Essential Hospitality Contract Clauses.Essential Clauses for Providing Products and Services to Guests.Essential Clauses for Receiving Products and Services.Exculpatory Clauses.2.4 Preventative Legal Management and Contracts.Breach of Contract.Remedies and Consequences of Breaching an Enforceable Contract.Statute of Limitations.Preventing Breach of Contract.Legally Managing at Work: Eight Steps for Managers When Drawing Up Contracts.International Snapshot: International Contracts.What Would You Do?The Hospitality Industry in Court.What Did You Learn In This Chapter.Rapid Review.Team Activity.Chapter 3. Hospitality Operating Structures.3.1 The Importance of Proper Organizational Structure.3.2 Common Hospitality Organizational Structures.Sole Proprietorship.General Partnership.Limited Partnership (LP).C Corporation.S Corporation.Limited Liability Company (LLC).The Agency Relationship.3.3 The Hospitality Franchise.Franchise Disclosure.The Franchise Rule.The Franchise Offering Circular.Purchasing a Franchise.Operating as a Franchise.Selling the Franchise.Legal Responsibilities of Franchisees.International Snapshot.What Would You Do?The Hospitality Industry In Court.What Did You Learn In This Chapter?Rapid Review.Team Activity.Chapter 4. Legally Managing Property.4.1 Introduction to Property.Real Property.Fixtures.Personal Property.4.2 Purchasing Property.Purchasing Real Property.Purchasing Personal Property.4.3 Financing the Purchase of Property.Debtor and Creditor Relationship.Mortgages and Deeds of Trust.Security Agreements.Financing Statements.4.4 Leasing Property.Essential Lease Terms as a Lessor.Essential Lease Terms as a Lessee.The Buy vs. Lease Decision.Legally Managing at Work: Legal Considerations of Buying versus Leasing.4.5 Respecting Intellectual Property Rights.Trademark.Patent.Copyright.Trade Dress.Preventing Intellectual Property Rights Infringement.International Snapshot: U.S. Hotel Companies Seeking Trademark Protection May Now File in U.S. for Prote

SynopsisReliable advice to help hospitality managers prevent legal problems and avoid litigation.Is an unhappy restaurant guest legally entitled to a refund for food she ate? Is a hotel required to replace money that a guest claims was taken from his room? Can a hospital food and beverage director legally accept a holiday gift from a vendor without threatening her employment status?Hospitality Law, Second Edition provides readers with answers to these questions and more. Packed with interactive exercises as well as up-to-date legal information specific to the hospitality industry, Hospitality Law benefits students by emphasizing preventive legal management and effective decision-making.This Second Edition gives students and managers background on safety and security requirements, disputes with customers, hiring and firing employees, liabilities associated with serving alcohol, and much more, including: New coverage of legal issues in travel and tourism, including those associated with transportation, travel agents, tour operators, gaming, mixed-use, and timeshare properties Newly added real-world legal case summaries that illustrate the practical application of hospitality laws in actual hospitality operations. Each case summary features a "Message to Management" that gives the reader a clear explanation of the impact of the decision on best practices, as well as preventative measures managers can take to limit exposure New coverage of legal issues related to amusement parks and the Internet booking phenomenon New "International Snapshots" offering insights from practicing attorneys and other professionals regarding differences between U.S. and international laws related to hospitality Updated Web exercises and guidance for researching on the Internet Encouraging readers to think critically about legal concepts related to hospitality, Hospitality Law, Second Edition is an indispensable part of every hospitality managera's education., Hospitality Law, Second Edition offers a practical, interactive approach to teaching students basic legal concepts and how they apply to the all facets of the hospitality industry., Hospitality Law, Second Edition offers a practical, interactive approach to teaching students basic legal concepts and how they apply to the all facets of the hospitality industry. It helps develop the critical understanding of the legal ramifications of management activites, from hiring and firing employees, to management of the facility and guests that is critical to the success of any operation.

LC Classification NumberKF2042.H6H67 2005