By: Iulia Taranu Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”) provides an avenue for many individuals to express themselves and showcase their talents in front of large audiences. It also provides a platform…
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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 change to the NCAA bylaws. James F.…
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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 non-existent. Individuals in China who wish to see…
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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, has warned young artists not to sign…
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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 joke aggregate account is one that supplies…
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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 gold medal in the decathlon event at the…
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Recognizing Head Injuries in Football & Concussion Litigation
By: Dexton Nye Football is the all-American sport that is coveted by millions of fans because it metaphorically represents struggle, victory, and loss. The “struggle” during a football game tends…
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Public Funding of Professional Sports Arenas
By: Grant Cragun Sports fans find seemingly universal pleasure in watching their teams play, especially when their teams win. Many of these fans are extremely dedicated to their favorite sports…
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The Lucrative Business of Athletic Apparel Agreements
By: Charles Soon 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…
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WSOP Main Event 2015: Professional Poker Players & Tax Liabilities
By: James Chong The World Series of Poker (“WSOP”) Main Event has concluded for 2015. The biggest winner of the WSOP will not be Joe McKeehen, but rather the United…