Synopses & Reviews
Noted teacher and author Walter Champion has produced a welcome addition to the literature on sports law. This the first text to cover the entire field--including all major cases and key documents--in a truly accessible survey presentation, trimmer by nearly 200 pages than comparable texts. Concentrating on practical legal skills, Champion imparts a true working knowledge of sports law today, supported with case materials, sample Contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and much more.A major work by one of the leading names in sports law, this new survey text features:
- a thorough introduction to all aspects of sports law covering Contracts, torts, agents, eligibility, women and sports, antitrust law, labor law, International Law, discipline, player negotiations, the NCAA, intellectual property, related criminal law, and more
- a well-focused survey presentation providing complete coverage and supporting materials for law school or graduate-school courses--without overwhelming detail on such specialized topics as antitrust law
- summaries and explanations of all major cases, such as Philadelphia Ball Club v. Lajoie, Zinn v. Parrish, National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, NCAA v. Tarkanian, Martin v. PGA Tour, Inc., and others
- sample documents incorporated into the text, including NCAA regulations, collective bargaining agreements, waivers, Contracts, and statutes -- presented along-side the relevant text discussions
- practical, skills-based discussion questions focusing directly on the materials and legal issues, rather than the more abstract, hypothetical problems found in some competing texts
- acomprehensive Teacher's Manual -- making it easy to adapt the new text to your course priorities, with lecture ideas, sample questions, projects, and sample exams
- an experienced author and noted figure in sports law, with knowledge gained from his career as an agent and radio show host, and the author of two highly successful books and more than 500 articlesFor a comprehensive yet accessible review of current issues in sports law, the choice is clear -- SPORTS LAW: Text and Materials.
Synopsis
For a comprehensive yet accessible review of current issues in sports law, the choice is clear--SPORTS LAW: Text and Materials by Walter Champion.