This comprehensive textbook by Jack P. Jefferies and Banks Brown introduces readers to the many legal issues
that hotel operations face daily. The fifth edition revises most major sections of the text to update and clarify
the basic legal principles that govern the hospitality industry. New topics include "drive by" ADA lawsuits,
admitting minors to hotels, overbooking, group contracts, tip compliance agreements with the IRS, and the power
of law enforcement to obtain guest records. The book addresses changes in major legislation, including the Family
Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and immigration laws. A new chapter explains the impact
of the Patriot Act and related legislation on the hotel industry.