Professional Sports Law
Law
Franklin Pierce School of Law :: General Practice (LAW)
Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Law (08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2020 - Law (08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 17350
CRN: 17350
This course examines various legal issues affecting professional sports industries and the relationship between leagues, teams, players and affected third-parties. Topics include related issues in antitrust, labor, work stoppages, contracts, intellectual property, advertising/brand management, torts, franchise relocation, immigration, disability and pension systems, anti-discrimination, regulation of private associations, regulation of athlete agents and their ethical duties, sports broadcasting and esports. Pursuit of careers in sports law, especially becoming attorneys for teams or leagues or becoming sports agents, is also covered. Eligibility: Open to all except 1Ls. Course format: lecture and discussion. This course may be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/24/2020 | 12/18/2020 | R | 9:00am - 10:50am | UNHL 103 |