When faced with the possibility of paying substantial legal fees, astute hospitality managers recognize the alternative managing their businesses responsibility to avoid litigation. With prevention and compliance at its core, Hospitality Law, Fourth Edition, shows students and practicing hospitality managers how to effectively manage their legal environment. By learning to think proactively, readers consider how their actions will be viewed in a legal context, thereby precluding many legal difficulties.   This practical text familiarizes readers with hospitality legalities, provides relevant exercises, and applies lessons learned to real-world hospitality management situations.