Cengage Learning Sports Law (The West Legal Studies Series) (West Legal Studies (Paperback))

Product Description Building upon the relationship between law and sports, this book explains the fundamentals and provides real-world insights in this fascinating study of sports law. It is well-organized and helps readers understand the legal issues facing many players in the sports industry. With numerous Web sites, recent cases, and other references, readers can research specific areas of interest. Review Chapter 1: Sports Agents. Chapter 2: Sports Contracts. Chapter 3: Sports Torts. Chapter 4: Sports Crimes. Chapter 5: Title IX and other Women's Issues. Chapter 6: Disabilities and Sports. Chapter 7: Drugs and Sports. Chapter 8: International Sports Issues. Chapter 9: Antitrust and Labor Issues in Sports. Chapter 10: Intellectual Property Issues in Sports. Chapter 11: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Sports. Chapter 12: Religion and Sports About the Author Adam Epstein earned his B.A., M.B.A. and J.D. from the University of Tennessee. He is a professor in the Finance and Law Department in the College of Business at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Epstein has represented numerous professional and Olympic athletes over the years, including several national champions in swimming and triathlon. He has authored several textbooks and has written dozens of articles on business law and sports law and serves on as a reviewer and on the editorial board of several journals.