The text includes an historical overview of the sources of American law complemented with the fundamentals of litigation. Included is an explanation of substantive areas of business law as applied to the hospitality industry. Subsequent chapters explain the procedural components of a lawsuit in more detail. Topical coverage includes contracts, negligence, government regulation, business relations, finance and banking, and international business issues. is ideal for courses in business management and business law. It provides students and industry professionals with a solid knowledge base to compete within the industry.