3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Credit By ExaminationUpper Division
Legal issues can damage or even destroy businesses. The primary goal of this course is to educate students to identify behaviors and situations that are likely to result in legal liability for themselves and their operation. By identifying potential legal liabilities, students will be able to develop strategies to reduce their exposure and better determine when to involve a lawyer. Topics include court procedures, civil rights, contracts, negligence, legal and ethical relationships with patrons, employment law, real estate law, ethics, and risk management. Students will use critical thinking and effective problem-solving to analyze cases and determine potential ways to reduce the likelihood of similar legal problems in the future.
Learning Outcomes1Discuss the framework of the legal system and how a case progresses.
2Analyze legal and ethical standards for hospitality and tourism enterprises including interactions with guests, other patrons, tenants, suppliers, and employees to determine potential consequences if they have not been met.
3Analyze torts impacting hospitality and tourism enterprises and describe their legal impacts.
4Describe the dynamics of risk management and develop strategies to mitigate losses.
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