Sports Law and Regulation Cases Materials and Problems 6th Edition Matthew J. Mitten

Sports Law and Regulation Cases Materials and Problems 6th Edition Matthew J. Mitten 9798889060505

Sports Law and Regulation, Sixth Edition

Sports Law and Regulation offers an in-depth and up-to-date exploration of legal issues across youth, high school, college, Olympic, and professional sports. Topics include gender and racial equity, health and safety, risk management, and intellectual property law, providing a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape in the sports industry.

The casebook features a rich collection of cases and materials that present balanced perspectives and adaptable coverage. Its organization allows instructors the flexibility to tailor courses to focus on Amateur Sports Law or Professional Sports Law by selecting relevant sections or chapters.

Designed to support student learning, the text includes clear introductory and explanatory materials, detailed notes, thought-provoking questions, and hypothetical problems to help students apply their knowledge in practical contexts.

New to the Sixth Edition:

• High School Sports: Updated cases on speech and religion, including Mahanoy Area Sch. Dist. v. B.L. and Kennedy v. Bremerton School District.
• NCAA Updates: Coverage of the new NCAA Constitution, governance structure, bylaws, transfer eligibility, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) issues, agent interactions, enforcement reforms, and NCAA v. Alston.
• Concussions: Expanded commentary on concussion-related legal issues, including recent cases, state legislation, and settlements involving the NCAA, NFL, and NHL.
• Coaching: Streamlined chapter on coaching with updates on scandals, contract negotiation exercises, and coaches' legal responsibilities.
• Professional Sports: Updated collective bargaining agreements for major leagues (NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, NWSL), discussions on cannabis regulations, minor league baseball unionization, and the 2019 revisions to the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (Williamson v. Prime Sports Mktg., LLC).
• Olympic and International Sports: Revised materials on anti-doping, the CAS award on Russian athlete exclusions, and a Swiss Federal Tribunal decision on CAS independence.
• Equity and Inclusion: Updated racial demographic data for coaching and administrative roles, and coverage of Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. Expanded discussions on Title IX, sexual orientation discrimination, transgender and intersex athlete participation, and new Olympic and NCAA policies.
• Spectator Liability: New commentary on the "baseball rule" and evolving standards for co-participant liability.

Key Features for Professors and Students:

• Landmark historical cases and recent decisions reflecting current legal standards in sports law.
• Notes and questions highlighting philosophical, sociological, psychological, and economic policy themes.
• Flexible structure supporting diverse teaching approaches, from amateur sports to professional sports law.
• Skill-building exercises in client counseling, negotiation, and contract drafting to enhance practical legal skills.

Sports Law and Regulation, Sixth Edition (Matthew J. Mitten, ISBN: 9798889060505) is an essential resource for understanding the dynamic and evolving field of sports law.

Sports Law and Regulation Cases Materials and Problems 6th Edition Matthew J. Mitten 9798889060505 & 979-8889060505