This survey course examines the legal dimensions of amateur and professional sport. The course has an international perspective looking at Canadian, US, and UK case law. Topics include the governance and regulation of sport, tort law, contract law, and intellectual property rights. Particular topics include negligence and sports violence; the relationship between athlete, agent and employer/engager; sponsorship and ambush marketing; and doping.
This survey course examines the legal dimensions of amateur and professional sport. The course has an international perspective looking at Canadian, US, and UK case law. Topics include the governance and regulation of sport, tort law, contract law, and intellectual property rights. Particular topics include negligence and sports violence; the relationship between athlete, agent and employer/engager; sponsorship and ambush marketing; and doping.
