When Sitting Speaks »
By: Taylor Roderick
People should be aware of breast cancer only in October; at least that’s the message DeAngelo Williams heard from the …
State Bans on MMA Fighting Infringe upon First Amendment Rights »
By: Iulia Taranu
Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”) provides an avenue for many individuals to express themselves and showcase their talents in front of …
NCAA Bylaw Modification Allows High School Baseball Draftees to Hire Sports Agents »
By: Landon Morgan
In December 2013, the Sports & Entertainment Journal published James F. Reid’s student-written article, where he discussed a much needed …
Above Copyright Law: One of China’s Most Notorious Black Markets »
By: Nicole Metzgar-Schall
The sale of illegal copies of DVDs is a global problem, especially in China, where legally purchased DVDs are virtually …
Kesha’s Recording Contract and Allegations of Sexual Abuse »
By: Anne McManus-Spitzer
Recording contracts have been at the center of multiple legal disputes between record labels and musicians. Even music artist, Prince, …
Stealing Jokes on Social Media »
By: Anthony Marino
Many social media users subscribe to one or more Instagram or Twitter accounts that are considered, “joke aggregate accounts.” A …
Transgender Athletes and the Segregated World of Sports »
By: John Keiter Jr.
Formally known as Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner acclaimed national prominence for the first time after she won the …
Recognizing Head Injuries in Football & Concussion Litigation »
As research on TBI’s have become more prevalent, it has created difficult discussion among fans about football’s long term effect on player health, the player’s assumption of risk, and consideration of their multi-million dollar contract or sponsorship(s). - Read more...
Public Funding of Professional Sports Arenas »
Cities and states typically grant large subsidies for new venues that host professional sports teams. These subsidies come in the form of tax-exempt bonds, which are typically repaid over many years using levies, such as sales or hotel taxes. Investors who purchase these bonds do not pay taxes on their income, which allows for cheaper interest rates and lower costs on projects. Are these bonds mutually beneficial to both team owners, who advocate for the venues, and localities to justify granting bonds to build the venues? - Read more...
The Lucrative Business of Athletic Apparel Agreements »
Over the past decade, athletic apparel partnerships between intercollegiate athletic programs and athletic apparel providers have become increasingly lucrative. In 2015, several major National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) Division I programs entered into lengthy agreements with athletic apparel companies. In the Power Five autonomy era looming in NCAA athletics, much remains to be seen regarding player compensation, and the potential impact it may have on endorsement agreements between universities and apparel providers. - Read more...