Navigating the Complexities of Leisure and Hospitality Law provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the wide variety of legal issues that can arise in the leisure and hospitality industry. Partners from some of the nation's leading law firms guide the reader through key concerns, such as increased regulation regarding intellectual property, controversies over tipping and minimum wage laws, and how labor laws affect Native American casinos. Covering a range of topics from helping clients secure financing for leisure and hospitality properties to understanding the impact of health care reform on seasonal workers, these experienced lawyers discuss best practices for successfully navigating the transaction process and keeping up-to-date on relevant changes to the laws impacting this field. Additionally, these experts analyze the legal aspects of licensing agreements for chain restaurants, hotels, and other franchises. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these top attorneys offer their opinions and expertise on this complex area of law.