Paul C. Weiler,Gary R. Roberts,Roger I. Abrams,Stephen F. Ross,Michael C. Harper,Jodi S. Balsam,William W. Berry III
Sports and the Law: Text, Cases, and Problems
Sports and the Law: Text, Cases, and Problems
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The sixth edition of this leading casebook explores legal issues in both professional and amateur sports, with extended treatment of labor, antitrust, intellectual property, and private associations. It also covers the unique office of the league commissioner, the player-labor market, college athletics, and international Olympic sports. Recent landmark Supreme Court decisions and updated materials on sports league commissioner disciplinary authority and judicial review of sports league arbitration awards are included.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 1179 pages
\n Publication date: 30 January 2019
\n Publisher: West Academic Publishing
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The sixth edition of this renowned casebook delves into the intricate legal landscape of professional and amateur sports, meticulously structured to offer instructors the flexibility to tailor their curriculum to specific doctrinal areas or industry sectors. Extensive coverage is dedicated to critical topics such as labor, antitrust, intellectual property, and the laws governing private associations. Moreover, the casebook explores the unique role of the league commissioner and its paramount responsibility to safeguard the best interests of sports. It delves into the intricate contract, antitrust, and labor law dynamics of the player-labor market, shedding light on the crucial role played by player agents within a unionized industry. The economic and legal ramifications of agreements among league owners and their responses to rival leagues are examined in depth. The system of college athletics, governed by the NCAA and subject to Title IX, is scrutinized, highlighting its distinctive characteristics and legal challenges. International Olympic sports are also examined, shedding light on the regulatory frameworks and legal intricacies that govern these global sporting events.
Key features of this edition include:
Recent landmark Supreme Court decisions that have seismic implications for the entire sports industry, including the legalization of sports gambling (Murphy v. NCAA) and the affirmation of trademark free speech (Matal v. Tam).
Up-to-date materials on sports league commissioner disciplinary procedures and judicial review of sports league arbitration awards, ensuring instructors stay abreast of the latest developments.
Revised and expanded materials on the business of sports, encompassing exercises on the dynamics of sports labor markets and league decision-making regarding commercial practices.
A reorganized chapter on agent representation of athletes, providing a comprehensive overview of foundational principles of agency law.
Critical decisions affecting college athletics, encompassing antitrust challenges to amateurism (In re NCAA Athletic Grant-in-Aid Cap Antitrust Litigation and Deppe v. NCAA) and penalties for rules infractions (UNC Public Infractions Decision).
Expanded materials on the functions, regulatory apparatus, and activities of the NCAA, providing a comprehensive understanding of the collegiate sports landscape.
This comprehensive casebook is an invaluable resource for law students, educators, sports professionals, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the legal issues in the world of sports.
\n Weight: 1872g\n
Dimension: 200 x 262 x 45 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781640202351\n
Edition number: 6 Revised edition\n
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