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This edition of The Judges' Journal focuses on sports and entertainment law, which is more than just a fascinating area of the profession; these popular topics generate challenging, interesting, and…
Volume 63, Issue 4
This edition of The Judges' Journal focuses on sports and entertainment law, which is more than just a fascinating area of the profession; these popular topics generate challenging, interesting, and…
Inspired as a child by Brown v. Board of Education to pursue law, Justice Alan Page's first career was in the NFL. He also founded the Page Education Foundation and now authors children's books with…
Sports betting seems here to stay, but the future of regulating sports betting is less clear. The authors look to the history of sports betting and advertising to offer tips for staying aware of adve…
Tattoo artists have taken steps to copyright their designs and have filed lawsuits against video game developers claiming copyright infringement when their designs appear on athletes and entertainers…
Arbitration in Major League Baseball, known as "baseball arbitration" or "final offer arbitration," provides a unique perspective on this alternative dispute resolution process.
Dwayne Woodruff never dreamed of a professional football career or becoming an attorney. While he had plans, the path that unfolded was far greater than anything he could have dreamed.
The rise of artificial intelligence tools like celebrity voice synthesizers has left industry lawyers and the artists they represent looking for better ways to protect against the potential harms and…
The Copyright Claims Board was created by Congress for copyright claims as an alternative to federal court and has handled cases with parties from pro se individuals to movie studios and record compa…
Workplace investigations in the sports and entertainment industries are becoming increasingly complex, particularly when in-house counsel provides dual communications of legal and business advice.
The 2023 case Hunt v. Zuffa deals with the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports and challenges the boundaries of natural and artificial enhancements.
Understanding the different ways states have interpreted existing laws and applied them to evolving fantasy sports games can help judges resolve disputes involving fantasy sports and state gambling l…
Guest technology columnist, Greacen, asks: How do court administrators adapt to the rapidly changing world of technology that does not seem to be slowing down any time soon?
Articles in this issue, focusing on new concepts arising in the sports and entertainment field, illustrate the demands on all judges to learn, adjust, and always remain ethically responsible.