Sports Law by Adam Epstein brings the multi-billion dollar business of sport to the classroom. Epstein's book delves into the world of interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional athletics by exploring various categories of law and its relationship to sport. In addition to providing an examination of the history of the NCAA, this textbook examines relevant NCAA cases along with excerpts from the most recent NCAA bylaws in chapters throughout the book. This aspect of the text is particularly helpful for those who have an interest in pursuing a career in college sports. The book begins with an examination of the most current cases and regulations governing sports agents and how such individuals have helped to shape the sport business. The author also provides the best discussion on the importance and role of contracts in the sports industry with an exploration of various sports contracts and special contract clauses. Along with the aforementioned topics, Sports Law dives into other important legal topics in the sports industry including torts, crimes, Title IX and gender issues, social media concerns, disability issues, antitrust and labor issues involving leagues and their player associations, an examination of international issues including the Olympic Movement and more. Epstein provides abridged cases involving Andy Oliver, Jeremy Bloom, Coach Jim O'Brien and others. Sports Law brings the dynamic and exciting world of sports law to the undergraduate and graduate student.
Author(s): Adam Epstein
Series: South-Western's Special Topics Collection
Publisher: South-Western College/West
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 496
City: Boston
Contents
Table of Cases
Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Ch 1: Sports Agency
Introduction
The Agent
Agency Law
History of Sports Agency
Agent Business
Agent Roles
Agent Regulation
Introduction to the NCAA
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 2: Sports Contracts
Introduction
General Contract Law Principles
Contract Elements
The Uniform Commercial Code
Contract Categories
Special Sports Contracts
Special Sports Clauses
Drafting the Sports Contract
Damages and Remedies for Breach of Contract
National Letter of Intent
Waivers
Tampering with a Contract
Bankruptcy
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 3: Sports Torts
Introduction
Tort Theories
Negligence
Classic Sports Participant Cases
Spectator Injuries
Wrongful Death
Malpractice
Workers Compensation
Statutes of Limitation
Torts and Waivers
Intentional Torts
Fraud/Misrepresentation
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Products Liability
Strict Liability
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 4: Sports Crimes
Introduction
Criminal Law Fundamentals
Sports Violence
Variety of Crimes
Crimes against Persons
Spectators
Other Crimes against Persons
Crimes Related to Property
Crimes Affecting the Public Health and Welfare
Crimes against the Government
Constitutional Law
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 5: Title IX and Gender Issues
Introduction
The Legal Environment
NCAA and Gender Equity
Title IX: Prominent Cases
Employment Law and Gender Issues
Other Gender Issues
The Future of Title IX and Gender Issues in Sports
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 6: Disabilities and Sports
Introduction
Relevant Statutes
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
High School
NCAA
Professional Sports
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 7: Drugs and Sports
Introduction
Constitutional Framework
Privacy Issues
Regulatory Environment
Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Interscholastic (High School) Environment
NCAA Regulation
The Olympic Movement
Professional Sports
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 8: International Sports Issues
Introduction
The Olympic Movement
Olympic Structural Hierarchy
Politics and Controversies
Non-Olympic Issues
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Olympic Sites, Summer
Olympic Sites, Winter
Ch 9: Antitrust and Labor Issues in Sports
Introduction
Federal Laws
Antitrust Analysis
Antitrust in Professional Sports
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Hockey
Single Entity Structure
NCAA
The Sports Broadcasting Act
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 10: Intellectual Property Issues in Sports
Introduction
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Right of Publicity
Future
Ambush Marketing
Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 11: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Introduction
ADR
Arbitration
Mediation
Med-Arb/Arb-Med and Minitrials
Professional Sports
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Summary
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Ch 12: Religion and Sports
Introduction
First Amendment
Three Tests
Interscholastic Environment
Intercollegiate Sports
Professional Sports
Summary
The Competitors Creed
Key Terms
Acronyms
Cases
Discussion and Review Questions
References
Appendix A: Amendments to the United States Constitution
Index
