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The Time Is Now: Why The United States Should Adopt The British Model Of Sports Betting Legislation, Zach Schreiber
The Time Is Now: Why The United States Should Adopt The British Model Of Sports Betting Legislation, Zach Schreiber
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
Gambling has been the subject of controversy since its inception. While some claim that it is a “gentleman’s game” and a means of social entertainment, others argue that it is a sinful endeavor that enables corruption, scandal, and addiction. Today, there are several different types of gambling that occur in the United States—all with varying degrees of legality and regulation. For example, betting on horse racing is legal throughout the United States, and state-sanctioned lotteries are present in forty-four of fifty states.3 Commercial casinos, like those in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, are regulated on a state-by-state basis, and gambling …
Gif Gaffe: How Big Sports Ignored Lenz And Used The Dmca To Chill Free Speech On Twitter, Andrew T. Warren
Gif Gaffe: How Big Sports Ignored Lenz And Used The Dmca To Chill Free Speech On Twitter, Andrew T. Warren
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
Many major sports leagues including the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and Ultimate Fighting Championship have consistently used the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) to remove user-created GIFs, Vines, and related content that make use of the leagues’ copyrighted broadcast material on Twitter. This Article analyzes Twitter users’ right of fair use in the leagues’ copyrighted material, while suggesting that sports leagues and their agents may not be following the Ninth Circuit’s Lenz v. Universal Music Corp.decision, which requires copyright owners to consider fair use before submitting DMCA takedown notices. Sports leagues’ protocol and actions towards GIFs and Vines …
The Air Jordan Rules: Image Advertising Adds New Dimension To Right Of Publicity–First Amendment Tension, Stephen Mckelvey, Jonathan Goins, Frederick Krauss
The Air Jordan Rules: Image Advertising Adds New Dimension To Right Of Publicity–First Amendment Tension, Stephen Mckelvey, Jonathan Goins, Frederick Krauss
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
Every year, corporations spend on average nearly thirty-five billion dollars on sports-related marketing, ranging from stadium naming rights and promotional sponsorships, to commercials and endorsement deals. In mining through some of the potential legal traps, corporate advertisers understand that utilizing the name, image, or likeness of athletes or celebrities in marketing and promotional campaigns requires some form of consent and compensation. Corporations hire lawyers for “advertising clearance”: to ensure that slogans, logos, and images are available for use, and that video and music in audio-visual recordings are otherwise licensed. The concept of getting permission or authorization is relatively straight-forward. However, …
A Comparative Analysis Of The Nfl’S Disciplinary Structure: The Commissioner’S Power And Players’ Rights, Cole Renicker
A Comparative Analysis Of The Nfl’S Disciplinary Structure: The Commissioner’S Power And Players’ Rights, Cole Renicker
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
The power of professional sports commissioners to determine what is in the “best interests” of their respective sport is a significant aspect of sports today, and can be traced back to 1921, when the federal courts authorized then-Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis to act with a broad range of discretion in protecting the “best interests” of baseball. This precedent set in motion a long history of commissioners using the “best interests” of the game power to accomplish various goals, and most recently has been used to discipline players for alleged misconduct. The Commissioner of the National Football League, Roger Goodell, has …
The Coaching Carousel In Big-Time Intercollegiate Athletics: Economic Implications And Legal Considerations, Richard T. Karcher
The Coaching Carousel In Big-Time Intercollegiate Athletics: Economic Implications And Legal Considerations, Richard T. Karcher
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Dealing With The Nfl's Concussion Problems Of Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow, Bryan Lipsky
Dealing With The Nfl's Concussion Problems Of Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow, Bryan Lipsky
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Olympic Binding Arbitration Clause And The Court Of Arbitration For Sport: An Analysis Of Due Process Concerns, Jason Gubi
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Why The "Single Entity" Defense Can Never Apply To Nfl Clubs: A Primer On Property-Rights Theory In Professional Sports, Marc Edelman
Why The "Single Entity" Defense Can Never Apply To Nfl Clubs: A Primer On Property-Rights Theory In Professional Sports, Marc Edelman
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Gender Equality In High School Sports: Why There Is A Contact Sport Exemption To Title Ix, Eliminating It, And A Proposal For The Future., Blake J. Furman
Gender Equality In High School Sports: Why There Is A Contact Sport Exemption To Title Ix, Eliminating It, And A Proposal For The Future., Blake J. Furman
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel Iii: Trademark And Publicity Rights Of Athletes, Edward Kelman, Bruce Meyer, Dennis Niermann, Mike Principe
Panel Iii: Trademark And Publicity Rights Of Athletes, Edward Kelman, Bruce Meyer, Dennis Niermann, Mike Principe
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel Ii: Maurice Clarett's Challenge, Jay Moyer, Howard Ganz, David Feher, Gary Roberts
Panel Ii: Maurice Clarett's Challenge, Jay Moyer, Howard Ganz, David Feher, Gary Roberts
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel I: Defamation In Sports, Gerald Eskenazi, Stephen Henniger, Gary Huckaby, Gary Belsky
Panel I: Defamation In Sports, Gerald Eskenazi, Stephen Henniger, Gary Huckaby, Gary Belsky
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel I: Defamation In Sports, Gerald Eskenazi, Stephen Henniger, Gary Huckaby, Gary Belsky
Panel I: Defamation In Sports, Gerald Eskenazi, Stephen Henniger, Gary Huckaby, Gary Belsky
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel Iii: Trademark And Publicity Rights Of Athletes, Edward Kelman, Bruce Meyer, Dennis Niermann, Mike Principe
Panel Iii: Trademark And Publicity Rights Of Athletes, Edward Kelman, Bruce Meyer, Dennis Niermann, Mike Principe
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel Ii: Maurice Clarett's Challenge, Jay Moyer, Howard Ganz, David Feher, Gary Roberts
Panel Ii: Maurice Clarett's Challenge, Jay Moyer, Howard Ganz, David Feher, Gary Roberts
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Pro-Football Inc. V. Harjo On Trademark Protection Of Other Marks, Rachel Clark Hughey
The Impact Of Pro-Football Inc. V. Harjo On Trademark Protection Of Other Marks, Rachel Clark Hughey
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel Ii: Thirty Years Of Title Ix, Linda Wharton, Lawrence Joseph, Donna Lopiano, Alison Marshall
Panel Ii: Thirty Years Of Title Ix, Linda Wharton, Lawrence Joseph, Donna Lopiano, Alison Marshall
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel I: Legal Issues In Sports Security, Richard H. Fallon, Jr., Milton Ahlerich, Norman Siegel, William D. Squires, Paul H. Zoubek, Laura Freedman
Panel I: Legal Issues In Sports Security, Richard H. Fallon, Jr., Milton Ahlerich, Norman Siegel, William D. Squires, Paul H. Zoubek, Laura Freedman
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel Ii: Conflicts Of Interest In Sports, John D. Feerick, David Feher, Craig E. Fenech, Charles Grantham, Steven C. Krane, Nicole Coward
Panel Ii: Conflicts Of Interest In Sports, John D. Feerick, David Feher, Craig E. Fenech, Charles Grantham, Steven C. Krane, Nicole Coward
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Panel Iii: The Current State Of Sports And The Media, Mark Conrad, Laurie Basch, David S. Denenberg, Jim Durham, Jerome S. Ebenstein, Brett Goodman, Nicole Coward
Panel Iii: The Current State Of Sports And The Media, Mark Conrad, Laurie Basch, David S. Denenberg, Jim Durham, Jerome S. Ebenstein, Brett Goodman, Nicole Coward
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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The Glass Sneaker: Thirty Years Of Victories And Defeats Involving Title Ix And Sex Discrimination In Athletics, Diane Heckman
The Glass Sneaker: Thirty Years Of Victories And Defeats Involving Title Ix And Sex Discrimination In Athletics, Diane Heckman
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Far From The Finish Line: Transsexualism And Athletic Competition, Jill Pilgrim, David Martin, Will Binder
Far From The Finish Line: Transsexualism And Athletic Competition, Jill Pilgrim, David Martin, Will Binder
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Personal Fouls: How Sexual Assault By Football Players Is Exposing Universities To Title Ix Liability, Christopher M. Parent
Personal Fouls: How Sexual Assault By Football Players Is Exposing Universities To Title Ix Liability, Christopher M. Parent
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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The Nba Strategy Of Broadcast Television Exposure: A Legal Application, John A. Fortunato
The Nba Strategy Of Broadcast Television Exposure: A Legal Application, John A. Fortunato
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Panel 1: Stadium Finance, Naming Rights & Team Relocation, Salvatore Galatioto, Joseph Leccese, John Moag, Thomas Ostertag
Panel 1: Stadium Finance, Naming Rights & Team Relocation, Salvatore Galatioto, Joseph Leccese, John Moag, Thomas Ostertag
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Regulations Governing Drugs And Performance Enhancers In Sports, Edward Jurith, Adolpho A. Birch, Robert Housman, Ronald Klempner
Regulations Governing Drugs And Performance Enhancers In Sports, Edward Jurith, Adolpho A. Birch, Robert Housman, Ronald Klempner
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Restructuring Professional Sports Leagues , Martin Edel, Jamin Dershowitz, Jeffrey Kessler, Tandy O'Donoghue
Restructuring Professional Sports Leagues , Martin Edel, Jamin Dershowitz, Jeffrey Kessler, Tandy O'Donoghue
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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The United States’ And International Response To The Problem Of Doping In Sports, Edward H. Jurith, Bill Koenig
The United States’ And International Response To The Problem Of Doping In Sports, Edward H. Jurith, Bill Koenig
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Dispute Resolution At Games Time, Urvasi Naidoo, Neil Sarin
Dispute Resolution At Games Time, Urvasi Naidoo, Neil Sarin
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Keynote Address, David C. Howard
Keynote Address, David C. Howard
Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
No abstract provided.