Volume 6-1 Released
Featuring articles on Fan Action Committees, reforming amateur basketball in the United States, and when linking to leaked movies, scripts, and shows is copyright infringement
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Commentary
Without Consequence: When Professional Athletes Are Violent Off the Field
Bethany P. Withers (HLS ’10) examines league treatment of MLB, NBA, and NFL players who have been accused of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Interview With Professor Ken Basin
Loren Shokes (HLS ’17) recently sat down with Professor Ken Basin to discuss current issues in entertainment law.
Jumpman Case Is No Slam Dunk
Jacobus Rentmeester, photographer of the iconic Michael Jordan dunking image, is suing Nike for copyright infringement.
Occam’s Razor and Sports Wagering Law
The Third Circuit’s recent decision upholding the ban on sports betting may be in violation of the Supreme Court’s decision on a similar case in 1999.
Unpaid Interns in Sports and Entertainment
Unpaid internships, the generally accepted path to a career in sports and entertainment, have come under siege through Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) challenges alleging violations of minimum wage and overtime compensation regulations.
Interview with Professor Peter Carfagna
The Journal on Sports and Entertainment Law recently sat down with Harvard Law School Professor Peter Carfagna to discuss current issues in sports law.
McFarlin: Ray Rice Video Shows that Cameras Should Do the Talking
In both tragedies of domestic violence and alleged police brutality, the victim can be silenced. Cameras can’t.
Defamation, Celebrities, and the Internet
By the very nature of their positions, celebrities in both the sports and entertainment spheres generate significant public attention and discussion.
Kickstarting Litigation: What is the Future of Crowdfunded Films?
On April 12, 2013, The Veronica Mars Movie project broke fund raising records, with 91,585 backers pledging a total of $5,702,153. The catch? The film was funded on the crowdfunding website, Kickstarter.
The NFL and Super Bowl Ticket Prices (Finkelman v. NFL)
A few weeks ago, Josh Finkelman sat in the upper decks of MetLife Stadium watching the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. The price for those nosebleed seats? $4,000 for two tickets.