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Designed to satisfy the interest of law students, lawyers and anyone else desiring a basic introduction to the legal principles that apply to the world of sport. Very few lawyers ever get to represent a professional athlete, and some attention is paid to that area. Most of the focus of this book is on recreational or amateur sports, covering everything from personal injury cases to the rights of amateur athletes. This reflects reality; the vast majority of legal issues related to sports involve participation in amateur athletics. ... Read more

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This book targets undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in standard Sports Law courses as well as lay persons interested in learning more about the subject of sports and the law in contemporary society. It introduces the basic legal principles surrounding the subject of the sports business, focusing on the complex sports/entertainment relationship.

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Nice introduction
I read this book as part of a Sports and Entertainment law class taught by the author.Mr. Jones can certainly back up his knowledge of Sports and Entertainment law in the classroom and has a genuine affinity for sports.The book served as an excellent guide.It is notable that some areas need updating but an excellent all around book that is written well for the lay person.

ONE WORD: OUTSTANDING
The best book on sports and law I have ever read. Michael Jones has truly outdone himself and is a great compliment to the world of education.His approach covers every aspect of sports and the law.This is pretty hard todo considering that sports change everyday and so do the storiessurrounding them.I feel that I have a true understanding of how athleticsoperate; not just in this country, but globally!Good Job!

Excellent, concise insider's overview of sports law!
Name the sports law area, and you'll find it in this book: contract negotiation, constitutional issues, team doctor malpractice, and much, much more. Don't let its "survey" nature fool you. Sports Law providesin-depth analysis of the key area of sports law.Each chapter in SportsLaw begins with a "case study," which the author uses to bringthe black letter law alive! Also, each chapter is chock-full of examples toillustrate difficult points.This book will appeal to all who areinterested in sports, ranging from law students to sports enthusiasts. Forexample, Jones' insight into player/agent negotiation is something thatevery sports fan will enjoy. In addition to outstanding written matter,Jones provides real world examples of player contracts, and even givesreaders reference materials, such as sports law websites for each topic. Finally, the layout of the book is superb: the index is comprehensive(another plus for students) and each chapter highlights thought provokingconsiderations of key points.Kudos to Michael Jones! This book trulystands alone and brings this muddled area of law into sharp focus. Othersin this field should follow Jones' lead by balancing the academic with thepractical. It makes for an informative yet enjoyable reading experience!Whether you're a student, lawyer, or sports fan, this book should rank highon your list of must reads and must haves!

A must read for those interested in sports law.
If you are interested in the legal issues surrounding amateur and professional sports this book has it all. From the Olympics to the buiness of dealing with sports agents this book is a must read for students andlawyers alike.

A fun to read book for the sports law enthusiast.
Sports Law gives a great understanding of issues facing today's athletes.Michael Jones takes complex legal cases and breaks them down into easy-to-understand ideas.

This book is ideal for University Sports Lawcourses, because of its scholarly layout; each chapter begins with alawsuit, which is then broken down into relevant case law and highlightsimportant facts of each subject.The reader is then given pertinent reviewquestions and Internet sites for further thought and discussion.I enjoyedthe appendixes where he had actual contracts and rules that athletes mustabide by.

This book was fun to read as a sports law student and an avidsports fan. ... Read more

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The legendary Charles C. "Cash and Carry" Pyle, considered by most to be the first sports agent, negotiated a $3,000-per-game contract for Red Grange to play professional football for the Chicago Bears in 1933. Today, salaries in the tens of millions of dollars are commonplace, and instead of theatrical promoters and impresarios, professionally trained businessmen and lawyers dominate the business. But whereas rules and penalties govern the playing field, there are far fewer restrictions on agents. Incidents of agents' manipulating athletes, ranging from investment scams to outright theft of a player's money, are far too frequent, and there is growing consensus for reform

In The Business of Sports Agents, Kenneth L. Shropshire and Timothy Davis, experts in the fields of sports business and law, examine the history of the sports agent business and the rules and laws developed to regulate the profession. They also consider recommendations for reform, including uniform laws that would apply to all agents, redefining amateurism in college sports, and stiffening requirements for licensing agents. This revised and expanded second edition brings the volume up-to-date on recent changes in the industry, including:

- the closing of one of the largest agencies
- high-profile personnel moves
- passage of the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act
- the National Football League's aggressive and high-profile efforts to regulate agents

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Highly recommended for anyone looking to get into the industry.
It takes skill to deal with the massive corporations that are NFL, MLB, and NBA teams, just like it takes skill to play in those leagues. This newly expanded and updated second edition of "The Business of Sports Agents" is a guide to the subject of the title of the book. Covering the recent changes in the industry, including one agency closing in spite of its size, the constant changes that the business faces, and more. It also covers recent legal challenges, and the league's backlashes against some agents' tactics. "The Business of Sports Agents" is highly recommended for anyone looking to get into the industry.

Good book
This book explains the basics of how to become a sports agent.If you are looking for more info, I would also recommend you check out these useful sites: http://www.all-sports-agents-directory.com, http://www.become-a-sports-agent.com, and http://www.allsportsdirectory.net.

A Great Book about American Sports Representation
I just wanted to refute the review below. It must be for another book. This book has nothing to do with British sports or soccer. It deals with American sports--basketball, baseball, and football--and discusses both the history and problems of sports representation. As earlier reviews recommend, it is a 'must read' for anyone aspiring to be a sports agent.

Better for Britons
This book is interesting, yet focuses primarily on sports business in the UK, and particularly in regard to dealings with soccer clubs. But in terms of applicability to the US market, it's mostly interesting only as a tangential reference.

A Must Read for Future Sports Agents
This is require reading for our online Sports Agent Course.

Dr. G. Lynn Lashbrook
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The Council of Europe and Sport: Basic Documents is the second volume in the Asser series of collections of documents on international sports law, containing material on the intergovernmental (inter-state) part of international sports law. The European Union and Sport: Legal and Policy Documents was the first volume devoted to the European Union. In previous other publications, non-governmental materials, i.e. statutes and constitutions, doping rules and regulations, arbitral and disciplinary rules and regulations of the international sports organisations were published. The book provides an invaluable source of reference for governmental and sports officials, legal practitioners and the academic world. With the increasing public interest in the legal aspects of sports, this collection of documents is a timely and welcome contribution to enhancing the accessibility of basic texts on international sports law and policy. ... Read more

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Finally -- a true survey of Sports Law! This exciting new text covers all the issues, all the parties, all the law, and all the practical skills needed to develop a solid understanding of this burgeoning area. <b>Sports Law</b> is a user-friendly, practice-oriented text that will make your course as lively as the field it covers.<p class=copymedium>The author skillfully blends topics and materials to offer an integrated approach to the subject:<li class=copymedium>the text incorporates the breadth of issues relating to Sports Law -- such as contracts, torts, agents, eligibility, women and sports, antitrust, labor law, international law, discipline, the NCAA, intellectual property, and criminal law <li class=copymedium>without belaboring the less practical topics<li class=copymedium>explanatory materials introduce each of the major cases, such as Philadelphia Ball Club v. Lajoie, Zinn v. Parrish, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission v. National Football League, National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, NCAA v. Tarkanian, and Martin v. PGA Tour, Inc.<li class=copymedium>sample documents -- including NCAA regulations, collective bargaining agreements, waivers, contracts, and statutes -- are presented as part of the text so students can view them in context<li class=copymedium>Questions and Discussion sections tie together the material and help motivate students to analyze it</ul><p class=copymedium>Instructors can turn to <b>Sports Law: Cases, Documents, and Materials</b> with confidence because:<li class=copymedium>the book is equally useful in both law school and graduate-level courses<li class=copymedium>a comprehensive Teacher's Manual includes suggestions for lectures, sample questions, projects, draft lectures, and sample exams<li class=copymedium>Professor Champion is an exceptionally gifted and popular teacher who also has written two highly successful books on Sports Law and more than 500 articles on the topic, guest-hosted a popular radio program on related issues, served as an agent, and ws a general manager of a minor league professional basketball team</ul> ... Read more

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This major textbook on Sports Law in the UK consolidates guidance across all the major practice areas of interest to sports lawyers. Written by a team of acknowledged and acclaimed experts, this comprehensive work is essential reading for solicitors and barristers practising sports law, as well as universities, governing bodies, sports agencies, clubs and commercial firms. New edition due in 2005. ... Read more

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Long established as the market leading textbook on sports law, this much-anticipated new edition offers a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the legal issues surrounding and governing sport internationally. Locating the legal regulation of sport within an explicit socio-economic context, this refocused edition is divided into four core parts: Governance & Sport; Commercial Regulation; Sports Workplace; and Safety in Sport.

Recent developments covered in this edition include:

• EU competition law interaction with sport under arts. 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
• the current World Anti-Doping Agency code;
• analysis of the recent Court of Arbitration for Sport Jurisprudence;
• reforms of the transfer system in team sports;
• anti-discrimination provisions in sport;
• engagement with match fixing;
• a focus on the legal context of 2012 London Olympics.

Essential reading for students studying sports law or sports-related courses, this textbook will also prove useful to sports law practitioners and sports administrators in need of a clear companion to the field.

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Whether you’re a beat cop or a "SWAT team" specialist, you’ll benefit from the tried-and-true methods explained in this book. Destined to become a bible of law enforcement self-defense, Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement offers instruction in techniques and tactics that specifically address the situations unique to police officers. These simple, easy-to-follow lessons teach readers the theory behind strikes and kicks, come-alongs and takedowns, psychological defensive tactics, and techniques including one-hand defenses and defenses.
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Clear, useful instructions for self-defence on the streets
I do not have any martial arts background and I find a lot of martial arts books hard to follow as they have too many maneuvers or require another person to practice with. This book provides useful and easy to follow instructions on how to defend yourself (important for women) and useful tips on how to avoid getting hurt while bringing the assailant down. It is very practical and its short and easy steps are a plus, as in real dangerous situations you don't have enough time to think through complicated maneuvers.

Buy this book, stop looking at that other one, buy this one!!
I mean it! This is the man! Having been trained at a police academy I can say he knows what he's talking about when he exposes the areas of police training that are neglected at the academy. There are many hits and holds he covers that are very effective that go beyond your academy training which will help you maintain the advantage on the street level. Great book.

Basic Martial Arts
I was excited to check this book out but unfortunately was a little disappointed. While this is a good martial arts overview for new officers with no DT training, it's not a very good book for more experienced officers. The title covers the basic interview stance, standard strikes & kicks as well as standard locks & takedowns. The weakest part of the book is the weapon defense material which emphasizes different tactics for for each weapon category. Knife defense includes the traditional simultaneous block/parry with one hand while striking with the other hand. I personally prefer to control the weapon delivery system because by not doing so it greatly increases the chance of being injured or killed by the chaotically moving knife. The firearm defense stuff is the traditional grab the gun and strip it from the gunman's grip. Again, not my favorite of tactics because anyone who is still conscious will instinctively convulse on the weapon as well as fight to maintain their hold on the firearm.

If an officer has no training this might be a good starting point but I would caution against the practice of the weapon-defense material. ... Read more

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Whether you’re a beat cop or a "SWAT team" specialist, you’ll benefit from the tried-and-true methods explained in this book. Destined to become a bible of law enforcement self-defense, Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement offers instruction in techniques and tactics that specifically address the situations unique to police officers. These simple, easy-to-follow lessons teach readers the theory behind strikes and kicks, come-alongs and takedowns, psychological defensive tactics, and techniques including one-hand defenses and defenses.
... Read more

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Clear, useful instructions for self-defence on the streets
I do not have any martial arts background and I find a lot of martial arts books hard to follow as they have too many maneuvers or require another person to practice with. This book provides useful and easy to follow instructions on how to defend yourself (important for women) and useful tips on how to avoid getting hurt while bringing the assailant down. It is very practical and its short and easy steps are a plus, as in real dangerous situations you don't have enough time to think through complicated maneuvers.

Buy this book, stop looking at that other one, buy this one!!
I mean it! This is the man! Having been trained at a police academy I can say he knows what he's talking about when he exposes the areas of police training that are neglected at the academy. There are many hits and holds he covers that are very effective that go beyond your academy training which will help you maintain the advantage on the street level. Great book.

Basic Martial Arts
I was excited to check this book out but unfortunately was a little disappointed. While this is a good martial arts overview for new officers with no DT training, it's not a very good book for more experienced officers. The title covers the basic interview stance, standard strikes & kicks as well as standard locks & takedowns. The weakest part of the book is the weapon defense material which emphasizes different tactics for for each weapon category. Knife defense includes the traditional simultaneous block/parry with one hand while striking with the other hand. I personally prefer to control the weapon delivery system because by not doing so it greatly increases the chance of being injured or killed by the chaotically moving knife. The firearm defense stuff is the traditional grab the gun and strip it from the gunman's grip. Again, not my favorite of tactics because anyone who is still conscious will instinctively convulse on the weapon as well as fight to maintain their hold on the firearm.

If an officer has no training this might be a good starting point but I would caution against the practice of the weapon-defense material. ... Read more

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Offering an innovative approach to the field of sports law, each chapter has been written to “stand alone” for easy customization. Sports Law examines matters such as the NBA lockout, the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics scandal, the controversy surrounding Mark McGwire’s reliance on androstenedione, the NFL’s new television contract, and the demise of the ABL. Other topics include ticket scalping, the burgeoning memorabilia market, and sports bookmaking operations. The text is tightly edited and filled with extensive notes that enliven discussion. There are more than 60 carefully designed problems for class analysis and discussion. ... Read more

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This book examines, from a legal perspective, the numerous developments in the rules and institutions of the Olympic Games from antiquity to the modern day. It offers a well-informed and insightful explanation of the Lex Olympica, and analyses the legal and institutional aspects that arise in the Olympic Movement (OM), such as its definition, composition and general organisation, its three principal constituents, its three satellite organisations and its organs. Furthermore, it addresses contemporary legal questions and inherent consequences the OM encounters, such as eligibility criteria, legal protection of the Olympic symbol, protection of the environment, advertising and ambush marketing, athletes' freedom of expression and Olympic boycotts. ... Read more

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After your casebook, "Casenotes" will be your most important reference source for the entire semester.It is the most popular legal briefs series available, with over 140 titles, and is relied on by thousands of students for its expert case summaries, comprehensive analysis of concurrences and dissents, as well as of the majority opinion in the briefs. ... Read more

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Speedy and just as described
I received my book in a timely manner and it was just as described; very little highlighting, markings, etc. Great, thanks!

Great supplement
This audio review is a great way to tackle a wide area of law. The best way to prepare for an exam. ... Read more

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Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK. Provides an up-to-date review of the status of sports medicine and the law. Addresses the key legal and ethical issues in sports and exercise medicine. For practitioners and students preparing for sport and exercise medicine exams. Trim size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Softcover. ... Read more

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What does an athlete do when she is not allowed to take thestart of the Olympic finals because of a positive doping test or he isnot allowed to compete at the Games for reasons of nationality? He orshe brings the case before the ad hoc Division of the Court ofArbitration for Sport, an arbitral body first created on the occasionof the 1996 Games in Atlanta, which is present on site and resolvesall disputes within 24 hours. Written by its former President, who teaches and practicesinternational dispute resolution in Geneva, Switzerland, this booktells the story of the ad hoc Division from Atlanta to Sydney overNagano. It gives an account of the cases resolved, discusses theArbitration Rules, and explains the practical operation of theDivision. It also reviews all the main arbitration law issues whichthe Division faces, including jurisdiction, arbitrability, dueprocess, the choice and proof of the applicable substantive rules, theremedies against the award, as well as some sports law issues, such asfield of play rules or strict liability for doping offenses. The wealth of information it contains makes this book an indispensabletool for all involved or interested in sports law and disputeresolution . Many of its developments go beyond the sports context andare of general interest to all arbitration practitioners. ... Read more

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Carl Brown—attorney, author and black belt judo instructor—describes the legal policies that can protect or indict an individual who uses martial arts techniques in self-defense. Topics include assault and battery, the law and self-defense, martial arts weapons, state laws and a table of cases. ... Read more

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Information Every Martial Artist Should Read
This book contains information that every martial artist should know. You do have to dig a little to find out basically what you can and can't do to defend yourself, and I would have liked to see it organized a little better and have presented the information a little more straight forward. It still leaves the reader a little fuzzy concerning what he can and cannot do as far as self-defense goes.

I would have found it more useful if it just spelled things out for the reader. For example if you are attacked by a armed mugger, you can do A, B, and C, but not D and E. But our laws to too hazy to make things that clear I guess. I found the last chapter to be the most useful. This is good information to know, but don't let it get in the way of doing whatever you need to do to defend yourself or your loved ones in an actual self-defense situation.

Bohdi Sanders, author of Warrior Wisdom: Ageless Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

Read this so you don't go to jail
If you are a person who trains in the martial arts you need to read this book. Did you know kicking someone with a shoe on is an attack with a deadly weapon? That is why Billy Jack took his shoes off.
This book can drag a bit but will give you good info to help in understanding the law so you dont go to jail.

Not What I was Hoping For
For the most part, I was very disappointed and this was not what I was hoping for.I was hoping for examples and thoughts on the law for martial arts when used in self-defense situations.Brown did not really present any of these cases, which either leads me to believe (1) the true martial artists that practice their skills strictly for self-defense do not or have not had law suits against them (criminally or civilly) and/or (2) true martial artists do not get into alterations.Many of the cases Brown presents in the book are very old.Some of the cases are absurd.He cites cases where a person who has practiced martial arts was involved - and the crime was usually one they initiated (such as robbery or rape).First off, I would not consider any of these people martial artists, since they are not using their skills in the way it was intended.These are just people who happen to know techniques taught in martial arts, so I disagreed wholeheartedly with his using those examples and citing those persons as martial artists.Brown does cite some relevant cases, but then does not tell the outcome of those cases.I also did not understand his point on Ninjas at all.He explains how Ninjas were trained assassins and are trained to kill and then goes on to state if called or act like a Ninja this can be used against you in trial.Seems common sense to me that if you act and dress the part of an assassin that you may be called that in a trial (and probably should be expected to).I was also disappointed on his section of the law in states and martial arts weapons.Seems it was taken verbatim out of the law books with all the legalese language.Would have been nice if tit was written so a layman could understand easily.Brown does present and provide some good examples on what is considered excessive force.Brown also does ask some interesting questions and brings up some interesting thoughts such as should a martial artists announce to an attacker they are trained so the attacker is aware and understands what he is getting into.He also believes that someday martial artists may be considered deadly weapons.He does believe that martial arts training can and will be brought out in trial, but that belt rank should be of consideration, which is a valid point in my book.I might recommend this book to someone totally uninformed and ignorant; and for that reason alone have rated it two stars and not one.

A Good Start
Mr. Brown clearly knows his Judo and martial arts history, but the book lacked the substantive legal analysis I was expecting.Like any good attorney, when you don't have the law you argue policy, and that is what this book is, mostly.There isn't much law on point, but Mr. Brown does an excellent job addressing some policy issues any martial artist/instructor should be thinking about.
It makes sense that he is a professional editorialist.His writing reflects strong opinion and interesting viewpoints, which the reader must ultimately discern for herself.
The writing is not at all what I expected, but it serves its purpose well.I had expected more hard, technical writing. Mr. Brown has a wimsical tone, similar to a radio host's, that suits the book's subject matter fine.The minimal primary sources and average scholarly writing was a tad disappointing for me personally, but it makes his book accessible, which is just what this information should be for fellow martial artists. Mr. Brown has done the MA community a service by making this important contribution.If you want to discuss potential legal issues with your students, and you should, Mr. Brown's book is a good starting point.

Informative, but not focussing enough on what matters.
I found this book enjoyable and informative, but I felt it lacked a lot of what I really expected from it.It covered in detail as best as it could some topics of question such as state laws and general self defenselegality issues.But, I found that it lacked substance when referring tothe main question on any martial artist's mind...WHAT CAN I LEGALLY DO TODEFEND MYSELF?I found that the book seemed to focus more on what wouldhappen to someone who was attacked by a martial artist, than what wouldhappen if someone was hurt while the martial artist was defending himself /herself.Most of the court cases involved someone with prior martial artsexperience that had committed a crime.All and all it was an okay read,but I felt it hazed over a lot of the questions and important detail amartial artist should be concerned about.Things like the consequences ofdisarming an attacker and then retaliating with the weapon, or the everpopular question on the mandatory registration of black belts as deadlyweapons,that is so often spoke of.All in all I would say it is not a musthave, but a step in the right direction for legal education for martialartist. ... Read more

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The second edition of "International Sports Law" introduces many new topics, including the human rights of athletes, the use of instant replay cameras and computers to resolve disputes during competition, corruption in the sports arena, the emerging lex sportiva derived from arbitral awards, ambush marketing and other commercial issues. Commentary on the international legal framework, European regional law, and doping is substantially enlarged, and the book features in-depth case studies of recent dispute resolution. ... Read more

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Condition Not As Stated
Ordered this book based on the advertised "Like New" condition.Was "good" at best. ... Read more