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Professional Sports Law & Policy

intellectual property
League commissioner
rule of reason
players association
single entity
labor exemption
arbitration
collective bargaining
agents
baseball exemption

Learn to:

Identify the powers of a league commissioner
Design sports contracts in light of relevant labor law considerations
Analyze the implications of antitrust law for decisions about leagues’ membership or franchise location

This course examines legal and regulatory issues related to all aspects of professional sports. Topics include league structure and governance, the powers of league commissioners, league membership, regulation of agents, labor law issues in professional sports, antitrust law as applied to professional sports, intellectual property in professional sports, and media issues related to professional sports.