LAW 604LEC - Sports Law

This course provides an overview of the primary issues and legal principles addressed in the practice of amateur and professional sports law. Both statutory and case law will be examined, with attention to the pragmatic effect upon the legal practitioner. Topics of discussion will include the impact of antitrust law and policy upon both amateur and professional sports associations, amateur sports eligibility issues, gender equity problems, the structure and governance of amateur and professional sports organizations, and labor relations in professional sports.

Credits: 3