GHamES Concentration (J.D. Program)

About the GHamES Concentration

Seton Hall Law's gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and sports law (“GHamES”) concentration provides students with the necessary foundation to work in these growing, dynamic, and interrelated sectors. Students pursuing the Concentration may list it on their resumes, and the Concentration will be reflected on graduating students’ transcripts. At graduation, students will also receive a certificate indicating their receipt of the GHamES Concentration.

All interested students in the GHamES concentration should submit a Concentration Declaration Form. This form must be submitted by the end of the first week of classes in the student’s final semester.

Note: Students may not apply courses taken Pass/D or Fail toward the Concentration credit requirement.

Concentration Planning and Advice

Faculty advice is available to students pursuing or considering the Concentration track. Students seeking curricular advisement should contact Assistant Dean Devon Corneal or Professor Robert Boland.

Concentration Requirements

To graduate with a GHamES Concentration, students must complete a minimum of 13 credits in GHamES courses and fulfill the requirements outline below.


1. Successful Completion of the following courses

In addition to the core courses required of all students, to graduate with a GHamES concentration, students must complete THREE of the following courses:  

Number Name Credit Type Offering

INDL7305

Entertainment Law

This course is a general survey and analysis of substantive areas of law relating to the production, distribution and exhibition of products and services in the entertainment and media industries. Areas surveyed include music, film, television, cable, publishing, legitimate stage, the online entertainment industry and the regulation of attorneys, agents and managers. It treats the creation, ownership and regulation of entertainment speech with emphasis on the first amendment, defamation, the right of privacy, the right of publicity, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, the law of ideas, moral rights, theories of credit, contract law and sources of regulation of professionals who work in the entertainment and media industry.



3

Lecture

in-class

INDL7308

Sports Law

An exploration of the impact of the legal system on the sports industry in America, particularly the sources of legal authority, development and recognition of property rights in sports and the substantive principles of contract law. The course examines the legal relationships among athletes, teams, leagues, governing bodies, sports facilities, licensees, agents and fans, as threaded together through contract, property, labor, intellectual property, constitutional, and tort law. We will also study the legal implications of the financial and business platforms relating to the sports industry.



2

Lecture

in-class

INDL7325

Gaming Law

An examination of the gaming industry from legal and business perspectives. You will learn about federal, tribal, and state laws that govern casinos and other wagering and gaming venues, both in-person and online. The course also covers common ethical and business concerns in the industry, including gambling addiction and creating cultures of compliance.



3

Lecture

in-class

INDL7323

Introduction to Hospitality Law

This course examines legal issues in the hospitality industry including licensing, franchise agreements, torts, contracts, and corporate and property law.



3

Lecture

in-class

In addition, students must also complete ONE of the following courses:

Number Name Credit Type Offering

LABR8106

Employment Law

 This course develops the legal theories underlying the employment relation. It covers: employment contracts; the employment-at-will doctrine and its erosion; the basics of labor/management law; and the development of alternatives to the present structure of employment law.



This course will be graded on the basis of a final exam (75%) and a series of three exercises designed to develop skills relevant to practicing in the field.

3

Lecture

in-class

PUBG7801

Administrative Law

This course studies the theory of administrative actions; administrative process; agency organization; determination and promulgation of the administrative regulations; right to notice and hearing; enforcement; judicial review; standing; and the Administrative Procedure Act.



3

Lecture

in-class

PUBG8801

Antitrust

This course studies legal protection of the competitive system under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, Federal Trade Commission Act and related legislation. It considers problems relating to monopoly power; "horizontal" restraints on competition such as price fixing and concerted refusals to deal; "vertical" restraints such as resale price maintenance, tying and exclusive dealing arrangements; and limitations on permissible mergers and joint ventures. It explores economic as well as legal implications of federal government regulation of corporations.



NOTE: Students cannot apply both Antitrust (PUBG8801) and Health Care Antitrust (HLTH9513) towards degree requirements.

3

Lecture

in-class


2. Satisfaction of the AWR requirement in a GHamES topic

Completion of a paper that satisfies the Advanced Writing Requirement (AWR) through (1) a GHamES seminar or (2) another AWR seminar in which a student writes on a GHamES topic that has been pre-approved by Dean Corneal or (3) a journal comment on a gaming, hospitality, entertainment, or sports law topic that has been pre-approved by Dean Corneal.

3. Recommended Courses

In addition, we recommend that students take at least three of the following courses:

Number Name Credit Type Offering

INDL9314

Advanced Entertainment Law

This seminar involves an in-depth look at certain areas of the entertainment and media industry introduced in the survey course such as television, music licensing and publishing as well as an in-depth look at areas not dealt with in the survey course, such as independent film production, news gathering, advertising, video games, character licensing, and gambling. Assigned reading, class discussion and presentations by various specialists will be used to explore current legal issues, legislation and litigation.



Prerequisite: Entertainment Law.

3

Seminar

in-class

PUBG8801

Antitrust

This course studies legal protection of the competitive system under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, Federal Trade Commission Act and related legislation. It considers problems relating to monopoly power; "horizontal" restraints on competition such as price fixing and concerted refusals to deal; "vertical" restraints such as resale price maintenance, tying and exclusive dealing arrangements; and limitations on permissible mergers and joint ventures. It explores economic as well as legal implications of federal government regulation of corporations.



NOTE: Students cannot apply both Antitrust (PUBG8801) and Health Care Antitrust (HLTH9513) towards degree requirements.

3

Lecture

in-class

INDL7605

Cybersecurity Law and Policy I



2

Lecture

hybrid

INDL7610

Cybersecurity Law and Policy II



2

Lecture

hybrid

LABR8106

Employment Law

 This course develops the legal theories underlying the employment relation. It covers: employment contracts; the employment-at-will doctrine and its erosion; the basics of labor/management law; and the development of alternatives to the present structure of employment law.



This course will be graded on the basis of a final exam (75%) and a series of three exercises designed to develop skills relevant to practicing in the field.

3

Lecture

in-class

INDL9312

Entertainment Contract Negotiation and Drafting

In this seminar students develop contract negotiation and contract drafting skills through mock negotiations and contract drafting. The class will include lecture, material and practical experience, negotiation deal points, and then drafting the final contract. Contracts will be negotiated in the motion picture, theatrical, music, television and publishing fields.



Prerequisite: Entertainment Law.

2

Seminar

in-class

TAXN7112

Federal Income Taxation

This course provides a general introduction to the federal income tax, emphasizing the taxation of individuals.  Topics include the history, structure and methodology for interpreting the Internal Revenue Code, as well as fundamental concepts of tax policy.  Basic concepts explored include:  gross income; deductions; exclusions from income; credits; deferment of income; and capital gains and losses.



3/4

Lecture

in-class

INDL9328

Foundations of Intellectual Property Law and Policy

This seminar examines the foundations and policies underlying intellectual property law.  It considers how and why patent, trademark, and copyright law are similar to and different from one another, the reasons for protecting exclusive rights to intangible creations, and when the public should have unrestricted access to inventions, artistic creations, and source-indicating symbols.  The focus is on completing an AWR paper on any intellectual property topic related to patent, trademark, or copyright.



3

Seminar

in-class

INDL7301

Intellectual Property

This course will survey the basic doctrines of intellectual property (“IP”) law, including patent, trademark, and copyright law.  We will also briefly look at state law doctrines focusing on trade secrets.  The course is intended both for those who intend to practice in an IP field and for those with a more general interest in the topic.  Given the interrelations and analogies among IP rights, any specialized IP practitioner should have a working knowledge of IP areas outside his or her area of expertise.  Since most lawyers’ business models depend on the commodification of information, any practitioner would benefit from an understanding of this field.



3

Lecture

in-class

LABR7102

Labor Law

This course analyzes the establishment, maintenance and survival of the collective bargaining relationship between union and management. It focuses on the National Labor Relations Act which, in conjunction with the Norris-La Guardia Act, governs union organizational campaigns, the process of collective bargaining, and economic tools of both sides, including strikes, lockouts, boycotts and picketing.



3

Lecture

in-class

INDL7318

Transactions & Negotiations in Sports Law

This course will cover the practical aspects of transactions and negotiations in sports with an overview of both player side and team side contracts. The primary focus will be the NFL and MLB; amateurism and female equity issues will also be discussed. Students will learn how to negotiate player contract and agent contracts, as well as marketing and sponsorship contracts. In addition, agent compliance, agent regulations, statutes, and ethical issues for lawyers representing athletes will also be reviewed. We will also cover the key aspects of representing both male and female coaches. Students will learn how to negotiate the key points of both a NFL and MLB player contract as well as NIL deals for amateur athletes. Team and league issues will also be covered for those interested in learning about being in-house counsel for a professional team or league.



Note: Course is graded High Pass, Pass, Low Pass, and Fail.

2

Skills

in-class

INDL9550

You Wanna Bet? Sports Betting in the United States

Description not yet available.



Note: AWR Seminar

3

Seminar

in-class

Upper Level Seminars

New courses that reflect emerging issues in the gaming, hospitality, entertainment and sports law industries are always being developed – ensuring that our curriculum gives our students the necessary foundation to be successful in their chosen fields.

4. Maintenance of an overall 3.0 GPA in the GHamES courses counted towards the Concentration.

As with other concentrations offered by Seton Hall Law, in order to obtain a GHamES Concentration, a student must have, at the time of graduation, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the courses taken in the Concentration. There is no overall GPA required. In calculating a students' GPA for concentration purposes, where the student has taken more than the minimum courses needed, the qualifying courses in the GHamES Concentration with the highest grades may be utilized.

MLS Program

Seton Hall Law School’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program offers nonlawyers the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of industries operating in the GHamES space through flexible, online learning courses which include Entertainment Law, Gaming Law, and Sports Law. For a complete list of courses and concentrations as well as application information, please visit our Master's Degree in Legal Studies (MLS) information page.