Sports Law: A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Aspects of the Sports Industry by Patrick Thornton

Sports Law

by Patrick K. Thornton

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Sports Law: A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Aspects of the Sports Industry is the definitive guide to the legal issues facing the sports industry today. Written by leading sports law expert Patrick Thornton, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing professional and amateur sports, including topics such as player contracts, league governance, intellectual property, and antitrust law.

Thornton's book is essential reading for anyone involved in the sports industry, from athletes and agents to league executives and team owners. It is also a valuable resource for students of sports law and for anyone interested in the legal issues surrounding the sports industry.

The book is divided into five parts:

1. to Sports Law
2. Player Contracts
3. League Governance
4. Intellectual Property
5. Antitrust Law

Each part covers a different aspect of sports law in detail. The provides an overview of the legal system as it applies to sports, and discusses the different sources of sports law. The Player Contracts part covers the legal issues surrounding player contracts, including negotiation, arbitration, and termination. The League Governance part covers the legal issues surrounding league governance, including league rules, bylaws, and discipline. The Intellectual Property part covers the legal issues surrounding intellectual property in the sports industry, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. The Antitrust Law part covers the legal issues surrounding antitrust law in the sports industry, including the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Thornton's book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the legal aspects of the sports industry. It is a must-read for anyone involved in the sports industry, and it is a valuable resource for students of sports law and for anyone interested in the legal issues surrounding the sports industry.

About the Author

Patrick Thornton is a leading sports law expert. He is a professor of law at Syracuse University, where he teaches courses on sports law, antitrust law, and intellectual property law. He is also the author of several books on sports law, including Sports Law: A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Aspects of the Sports Industry and Antitrust Law and the Sports Industry.

Thornton is a frequent commentator on sports law issues in the media, and he has testified before Congress on several occasions. He is also a member of the American Bar Association's Sports Law Committee and the International Association of Sports Law. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sports Law and a member of the Sports Lawyers Association.

Reviews

"Sports Law: A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Aspects of the Sports Industry is the definitive guide to the legal issues facing the sports industry today. Written by leading sports law expert Patrick Thornton, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing professional and amateur sports, including topics such as player contracts, league governance, intellectual property, and antitrust law."
- Sports Business Journal

"Thornton's book is a must-read for anyone involved in the sports industry. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the legal aspects of the sports industry, and it is written in a clear and concise style. I highly recommend this book."- Marc Ganis, President of SportsCorp

"Patrick Thornton is one of the leading sports law experts in the world. His book, Sports Law: A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Aspects of the Sports Industry, is a must-read for anyone interested in the legal issues surrounding the sports industry."
- Bob Bowlsby, Commissioner of the Big 12 Conference

Sports Law

by Patrick K. Thornton

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2601 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	836 pages

FREE