Sports Law

LAW 455-01 Sports Law 3 credits
This course will introduce a compendium of legal issues as they apply within the context of professional and amateur sports. The course will also provide both practical and theoretical approaches to sports industry legal issues. The negotiation of sports contracts, the argument of preliminary injunctions and the conducting of hearings on discipline and gender equity issues will be discussed. Readings will consist of case law in the sports area as well as sports law articles of interest.

 

Foundational:

Copyright Law
Intellectual Property Survey
Patent Law
Trademark Law

Supporting:

Copyright Litigation*
Entertainment Law
Entertainment Law Litigation*
Internet Law*
Patent Appeals & Interferences
Patent Practice
Privacy in a Technological Age
Sports Law

*courses not offered every year