207.01 Sports and the Law

Sports occupies a central place in modern society. It constitutes a significant sector in the economy and an important form of cultural expression. This course examines the legal relations among the various parties in sports at both the professional and amateur levels. Particular attention will be given to the importance given to the maintenance of competitive balance and its impact on traditional notions of competition that apply in other business settings. Contracts law, antitrust law, and labor law provide the essential core for the investigation of issues in this course. In addition, this course seeks to provide an informed perspective on the financial and business structures that define the industry.

Spring 2016

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
207.01
Course Credits
Paul H. Haagen
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.207.01.Sp16
Email list: LAW.207.01.Sp16@sakai.duke.edu
Course
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements - JD
Course Requirements - LLM