HMGT 130   Hospitality Law (3 Hours)

This course offers an overview of product and dram shop liability as well as of the various areas of federal and state legislation that regulate the hospitality industry. Emphasis will be on familiarizing the hospitality manager with ways to avoid costly and time-consuming lawsuits. A manager's or owner's legal rights and responsibilities also will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to recognize potential legal problems.