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Antitrust And Free Movement Risks Of Expanding U.S. Professional Sports Leagues Into Europe, Marc Edelman, Brian Doyle
Antitrust And Free Movement Risks Of Expanding U.S. Professional Sports Leagues Into Europe, Marc Edelman, Brian Doyle
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
This article discusses the legal risks that would emerge if the NBA and NFL decide to expand into Europe. Part I of this article explains the differences in operating structure between U.S. and European professional sports leagues. Part II discusses the differences in competition law between the United States and European Community. Part III explains why the legal status of age and education (age/education requirements) is more favorable to professional sports leagues under U.S. law than under EC law. Part IV explains why the legal status of league drafts and reserve systems also might be more favorable to professional sports …
"The Little State Department": Hollywood And The Mpaa's Influence On U.S. Trade Relations, Kevin Lee
"The Little State Department": Hollywood And The Mpaa's Influence On U.S. Trade Relations, Kevin Lee
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
In this article, I argue that the U.S. government has actively advocated domestic film industry interests in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements because of Hollywood's importance to the U.S. economy, and also because of the MPAA's influential lobbying efforts. Furthermore, I show that the MPAA has intervened directly in bilateral trade relations to protect its interests, even when such interests may run counter to the benefit of the U.S. economy.
Taxing The International Athlete: Working Toward Free Trade In The Americas Through A Multilateral Tax Treaty, Jeffrey Dunlop
Taxing The International Athlete: Working Toward Free Trade In The Americas Through A Multilateral Tax Treaty, Jeffrey Dunlop
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
At first glance, it does not appear that taxation issues facing the international athlete and developing free trade between North and South America are closely related; they represent very different aspects of cross-border transactions and investment. On the other hand, they may be related when viewed as sequential steps in the process toward developing sustained economic relationships. This article will attempt to bridge that gap. First, Part II of this article discusses the current United States approach toward taxation of international athletes. Next, Part III reviews the history and issues facing tax treaty negotiations between the United States and developing …