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Alston And The Dejudicialization Of Antitrust, Richard D. Friedman

Articles

A curious feature of NCAA v. Alston is the shoe that didn’t drop, at least not immediately. “Put simply,” Justice Gorsuch wrote for a unanimous Court, “this suit involves admitted horizontal price fixing in a market where the defendants exercise monopoly control.” Given that this pronouncement occurred on page fourteen of the Court’s opinion, one might have expected that the opinion would end on, say, page fifteen, for if there has been one fixed point in American antitrust law it has been that horizontal price-fixing, especially but not only by those with monopoly power, is per se illegal. Instead, the …

Professional Gamers Are Today’S Professional Athletes, Troy Viger

Georgia State University Law Review

Recall the adversities faced by many in the entertainment industry. Freddie Mercury tried to join several bands before forming Queen. Judy Garland signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer at age thirteen after performing with her sisters throughout her childhood. Babe Ruth signed his first professional baseball contract with the minor-league Baltimore Orioles. Those same historic adversities faced by these giants of the entertainment industry are being repeated today in a closely related field—the Esports industry.

Esports, a form of competitive video gaming, attracts audiences that “rival some of the world’s great sporting events.” A thorough due diligence review of the industry-norm contract must …

Tokyo 2020: A Tale Of Two Cities, Tan K. B. Eugene

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan, who was a team manager at the 2002 Busan Asian Games and 2004 Athens Olympics, discussed the Olympics Tokyo 2020 and how it showed indomitable human spirit amid the pandemic. Assoc Prof Tan also discussed and explored how Singapore can develop sustainable pathways that would enable our athletes to continue having competitive sporting careers into their late 20s and 30s.

A More Just, Inclusive Future For Sports, Dionne L. Koller

All Faculty Scholarship

This issue of the Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport (JLAS) was dedicated to women in sports law, with a specific emphasis on inclusiveness and new ideas. For decades, the central focus of the law and policy directed to women and sports was Title IX enforcement and securing opportunities for participation. As we approach Title IX’s 50th anniversary, it is clear that the law has greatly expanded participation opportunities for women and powerfully altered the norms around women and sports. Nevertheless, much work remains. Women and girls still do not enjoy the full measure of equality that Title …

Race In The Courthouse: Less Protection As More Equal Protection For Musical Works, Charles Cronin

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

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UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

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The Three Conundrums: Doctrinal, Theoretical, And Practical Confusion In The Law Of Sexually Explicit Speech, Kyla P. Garrett Wagner, P. Brooks Fuller

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

In First Amendment law, one rarely disputed notion is that sexually explicit speech is less valuable than so-called “core” forms of expression, such as political discourse. This study revives that dispute with a focus on the Supreme Court’s justifications for categorizing sexually explicit speech as “low-value” in the first place. The analysis reveals three conundrums plaguing the Court’s jurisprudence: categorizing restrictions on sexually explicit speech; interpreting the value and harms of sexually explicit speech; and assessing the evidence (or lack thereof) for restrictions on sexually explicit speech. This article explains how these conundrums should be resolved in sexually explicit speech …

A “Journey” Through Band Agreements, Jordan M. Whitford

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

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The Growth & Regulatory Challenges Of Decentralized Finance, Aaron J. Wright

Articles

The article explores the rapid growth and regulatory challenges of decentralized finance (DeFi), a blockchain-based sector that replaces traditional financial intermediaries with automated smart contracts. DeFi platforms, such as decentralized exchanges (DEXes) and lending protocols, offer financial services like trading, lending, and asset management without centralized control. While DeFi promises lower costs, greater accessibility, and financial inclusion, it also raises significant regulatory questions, particularly around compliance, liability, and oversight. The article highlights the tension between DeFi's decentralized nature and the need for legal frameworks to address risks such as fraud, market manipulation, and systemic instability.

Boxers And The Bargaining Table: How Canelo Alvarez’S Recent Dispute Could Open The Door For Streaming Giants To Enter The Promotional Ring, Sean O'Donnell

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

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Ncaa’S Name, Image, And Likeness Rules In The Wake Of The Nba’S G League: What It Means For Antitrust Protection, Nathanial Hall

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

This paper analyzes the development of the NBA’s age restriction rules and places those developments alongside the newfound trend of America’s top players opting out of playing in the NCAA, and instead seeking out other avenues when it comes to their one-year “development.” The paper begins by giving a brief antitrust analysis as those laws relate to age eligibility rules in the NBA. Next, this paper reviews the evolution of professional sports age eligibility requirements as they relate to their respective drafts. In doing so, the paper will discuss the current format of the NBA’s Draft, its rookie wage scale, …

A Global Pandemic And A Wildcat Strike: How Covid-19 And Civil Unrest Could Impact The Nba’S Labor Relations, Bennett A. Herbert

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

The future of the NBA’s labor relations could be significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent civil unrest around the country. The current NBA collective bargaining agreement was approved in 2016. In the four seasons following its approval, both owners and players were seemingly pleased with the general state of the league. The NBA’s annual revenue ballooned from $5.2 billion in 2016 to $8.8 billion in 2019, and there were few reports of any significant tension between owners and the Players Association. However, 2020 threw two wrenches that may crucially affect both the immediate and long-term relationship between …

Instagram Issues: Why Professional Sports Leagues Need To Reconsider How Photography And Copyrights Are Governed, Anthony Studnicka

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

Playing sports is not the only way professional athletes generate income. In recent years, athletes have taken a deliberate approach towards building their personal brands to increase the value of their potential marketing and endorsement opportunities. The more known, liked, and marketable an athlete is, the greater their income potential.

Athletes can increase their marketability by eliciting and creating positive interactions with fans on social media. For example, when LeBron James decides to take to Instagram and post a photograph, many fans will view it and it will garner significant engagement. However, can LeBron post whatever image of himself he …

Athletic Favoritism In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Hannah Kelly

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

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Applying Tourism Improvement Districts To Sports Commissions: Securing Dedicated Funding For Sports Tourism, Roxanne Steinhoff

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

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“Get Your Tickets!” From A Legitimate Source: Primary And Secondary Ticketing Markets In Nevada, Milica Bosnjak

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

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2-4-6-8 Who Do We Appreciate? The Third Circuit Scores A Touchdown For Student-Athlete Free Speech Rights, Nicolas Burnosky

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

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Beyond The Green: The Legal Land Use Controls Involved With Golf Course Closures, Michael Schmidt

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

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A New Kind Of Pitch: The Rise Of Sports Dedicated Private Equity Funds And The Future Of The Single Entity Defense, Chase Browndorf

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

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Forced Play: Was The Mlb Commisioner's Decision To Force A 2020 Mlb Season Amid Coronavirus Unenforceable, Or Just A Bad Idea?, Rachel Young

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

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