Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
In our Sports Law Careers series, we’ve explored a number of issues facing those who envision a career in sports law or sports business. Often times, one of the best suggestions is very simple: get an internship. An internship can be invaluable for both the work experience and the professional contacts. But the process of securing an [...]
The 2010 NCAA Final Four is set, with only one of the four No. 1 seeds advancing to play in Indianapolis. While the tournament has been characterized by upsets and exciting finishes, the start of the tournament was characterized by the issue of money in collegiate athletics. The proposal to expand the NCAA tournament from 64 [...]
New NCAA Rule May Clear Path for Foreign Athletes SI.com’s Luke Winn has the story on a new NCAA rule that, if implemented may change the playing field for the eligibility of foreign athletes: NCAA proposal 2009-22 would allow international athletes who’ve played on teams with professionals, but not received compensation, to become eligible immediately, [...]
Spring is here, and with spring comes sports law symposium season. Here are few of the events that will be taking place in the Northeast: Fordham Sports Law Symposium: March 26 Vermont Law School Panel on Age Limits in Pro Sports: April 2 The panel, which is free of charge, will be held Friday April 2, from [...]
I frequently have the privilege of advising student-athletes and their families in connection with various NCAA eligibility matters, including waivers. No matter the type of waiver of sought, and no matter the circumstances, the opening question is usually the same: “what rights do I have with the NCAA?” An accurate answer to this question is none. A student-athlete and his or [...]
