Law for Recreation and Sport Managers

Author(s): John Wolohan

Edition: 9

Copyright: 2024

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Copyright: 2020

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Since 1997, Law for Recreation and Sport Managers has been the leading recreation and sports law book for undergraduate and graduate sport management and recreation programs.

Key Features:

  • Up-to-date on current court cases
  • Each chapter is written by leading recreation and sport law professors and experts in the field.
  • Each chapter follows an easy-to-read format.
  • Each chapter examines a significant case and reviews how the courts apply the fundamental legal concepts.

Designed for both undergraduate and graduate students, the book is divided into seven approachable sections plus additional materials that educates readers on the complex issues of recreation and sport law.

Also included:

  • Supplemental cases online – In addition to the significant cases in each chapter, students can now access additional select cases online to further illustrate important concepts.
  • Chapter sidebars - Each chapter now includes a sidebar, an interesting point of law or a new ruling that presents a new idea.
  • End of chapter reviews - Students are encouraged to engage with the material by answering the end of chapter question prompts.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributing Authors

1.00 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT LAW
1.10 The Legal System Lauren McCoy Coffey and Kristi L. Schoepfer Bochicchio
1.20 Business Structure and Legal Authority John T. Wolohan
1.30 Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Negotiation, and Mediation  John T. Wolohan 

2.00 NEGLIGENCE LAW
2.11 Negligence Adam Epstein 
2.12 Liability of Sport Participants, Instructors, Officials and Organizations John T. Wolohan
2.21 Defenses Against Negligence John T. Wolohan 
2.22 Waivers and Releases John T. Wolohan
2.23 Immunity John T. Wolohan
2.31 Premises Liability John Grady
2.32 Property Law Sarah J. Young
2.33 Emergency Care Kristi L. Schoepfer Bochicchio & Kerri Cebula 
2.34 Transportation Andrew T. Pittman
2.35 Products Liability John T. Wolohan
2.36 Hospitality and Tourism Law Sarah J. Young

3.00 INTENTIONAL TORTS AND CRIMINAL ACTS
3.11 Intentional Torts Kerri Cebula
       Assault and Battery Defamation Other Intentional Torts
3.12 Criminal Law and Sport Kristi L. Schoepfer Bochicchio & Mark Dodds

4.00 RISK MANAGEMENT
4.11 Risk Management Process Robin Ammon, Jr.
4.20 Recreation and Sport Management Applications
4.21 Developing the Risk Management Plan Todd L. Seidler
4.22 Crisis Management Daniel P. Connaughton & Thomas A. Baker, III
4.23 Workers’ Compensation John T. Wolohan

5.00 CONTRACT LAW
5.10 Contract Essentials Bridget Niland
5.21 Employment Contracts Rodney L. Caughron
5.22 Game, Event, and Sponsorship Contracts Bridget Niland

6.00 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 
6.11 State Action John T. Wolohan
6.12 Due Process John T. Wolohan
6.13 Equal Protection Sarah K. Fields
6.14 First Amendment Cyntrice Thomas 
6.21 Private Clubs & Voluntary Associations in Sport and Recreation Anne L. DeMartini & Mark Dodds
6.22 Eligibility and Conduct Issues John T. Wolohan
6.23 Drug Testing John T. Wolohan & Fei Gao

7.00 SPORT AND LEGISLATION
7.10 FEDERAL STATUTES AND DISCRIMINATION
7.11 Title IX Barbara Osborne
7.12 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Stephanie A. Tryce  
7.13 Sexual Harassment Barbara Osborne & Erica J. Zonder
7.14 Age Discrimination in Employment Anne L. DeMartini
7.15 Disability Discrimination Lauren McCoy Coffey
7.21 Copyright Law Merry Moiseichik
7.22 Trademark Law Merry Moiseichik
7.23 Image Rights John T. Wolohan
7.24 Legal Issues in Esports Jeffrey F. Levine
7.31 Antitrust Law: Professional Sport Applications Lisa Pike Masteralexis
7.32 Antitrust Law: College Sport Applications Sam C. Ehrlich
7.33 Labor Law: Professional Sport Applications Lisa Pike Masteralexis & James T. Masteralexis
7.41 Sport Agent Legislation John T. Wolohan
7.42 Sports Gambling John T. Wolohan
7.43 Name, Image, and Likeness Gregg Clifton & Christina Stylianou 

Case Index
Subject Index

John Wolohan

John T. Wolohan is a sports lawyer, academic, consultant, and author. He joined the Syracuse University Sport Management program in 2011 and the Syracuse University College of Law in 2014. In addition to publishing numerous articles and being one of the lead editors of the book “Law for Recreation and Sport Managers” by Cotten and Wolohan, Professor Wolohan has been teaching and working in the fields of sport management, sports law, and sports media for over 30 years. Professor Wolohan has taught as a visiting professor and served as scholar-in-residence at the China University of Political Science and Law (China), University of Lleida (Spain), Sheffield Hallam University (England), University of Pretoria (South Africa) and as a research fellow for Beijing Sport University (China).

In addition, Professor Wolohan is a highly sought-after expert for the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, The Athletic, Forbes, NPR, CCTV, and many other news organizations. Professor Wolohan, who is a frequent speaker, panelist, and moderator at professional organizations, law schools, and sport business conferences, received his J.D. from Western New England University, School of Law, M.A. from Syracuse University, and B.A. from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst.

Since 1997, Law for Recreation and Sport Managers has been the leading recreation and sports law book for undergraduate and graduate sport management and recreation programs.

Key Features:

  • Up-to-date on current court cases
  • Each chapter is written by leading recreation and sport law professors and experts in the field.
  • Each chapter follows an easy-to-read format.
  • Each chapter examines a significant case and reviews how the courts apply the fundamental legal concepts.

Designed for both undergraduate and graduate students, the book is divided into seven approachable sections plus additional materials that educates readers on the complex issues of recreation and sport law.

Also included:

  • Supplemental cases online – In addition to the significant cases in each chapter, students can now access additional select cases online to further illustrate important concepts.
  • Chapter sidebars - Each chapter now includes a sidebar, an interesting point of law or a new ruling that presents a new idea.
  • End of chapter reviews - Students are encouraged to engage with the material by answering the end of chapter question prompts.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributing Authors

1.00 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT LAW
1.10 The Legal System Lauren McCoy Coffey and Kristi L. Schoepfer Bochicchio
1.20 Business Structure and Legal Authority John T. Wolohan
1.30 Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Negotiation, and Mediation  John T. Wolohan 

2.00 NEGLIGENCE LAW
2.11 Negligence Adam Epstein 
2.12 Liability of Sport Participants, Instructors, Officials and Organizations John T. Wolohan
2.21 Defenses Against Negligence John T. Wolohan 
2.22 Waivers and Releases John T. Wolohan
2.23 Immunity John T. Wolohan
2.31 Premises Liability John Grady
2.32 Property Law Sarah J. Young
2.33 Emergency Care Kristi L. Schoepfer Bochicchio & Kerri Cebula 
2.34 Transportation Andrew T. Pittman
2.35 Products Liability John T. Wolohan
2.36 Hospitality and Tourism Law Sarah J. Young

3.00 INTENTIONAL TORTS AND CRIMINAL ACTS
3.11 Intentional Torts Kerri Cebula
       Assault and Battery Defamation Other Intentional Torts
3.12 Criminal Law and Sport Kristi L. Schoepfer Bochicchio & Mark Dodds

4.00 RISK MANAGEMENT
4.11 Risk Management Process Robin Ammon, Jr.
4.20 Recreation and Sport Management Applications
4.21 Developing the Risk Management Plan Todd L. Seidler
4.22 Crisis Management Daniel P. Connaughton & Thomas A. Baker, III
4.23 Workers’ Compensation John T. Wolohan

5.00 CONTRACT LAW
5.10 Contract Essentials Bridget Niland
5.21 Employment Contracts Rodney L. Caughron
5.22 Game, Event, and Sponsorship Contracts Bridget Niland

6.00 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 
6.11 State Action John T. Wolohan
6.12 Due Process John T. Wolohan
6.13 Equal Protection Sarah K. Fields
6.14 First Amendment Cyntrice Thomas 
6.21 Private Clubs & Voluntary Associations in Sport and Recreation Anne L. DeMartini & Mark Dodds
6.22 Eligibility and Conduct Issues John T. Wolohan
6.23 Drug Testing John T. Wolohan & Fei Gao

7.00 SPORT AND LEGISLATION
7.10 FEDERAL STATUTES AND DISCRIMINATION
7.11 Title IX Barbara Osborne
7.12 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Stephanie A. Tryce  
7.13 Sexual Harassment Barbara Osborne & Erica J. Zonder
7.14 Age Discrimination in Employment Anne L. DeMartini
7.15 Disability Discrimination Lauren McCoy Coffey
7.21 Copyright Law Merry Moiseichik
7.22 Trademark Law Merry Moiseichik
7.23 Image Rights John T. Wolohan
7.24 Legal Issues in Esports Jeffrey F. Levine
7.31 Antitrust Law: Professional Sport Applications Lisa Pike Masteralexis
7.32 Antitrust Law: College Sport Applications Sam C. Ehrlich
7.33 Labor Law: Professional Sport Applications Lisa Pike Masteralexis & James T. Masteralexis
7.41 Sport Agent Legislation John T. Wolohan
7.42 Sports Gambling John T. Wolohan
7.43 Name, Image, and Likeness Gregg Clifton & Christina Stylianou 

Case Index
Subject Index

John Wolohan

John T. Wolohan is a sports lawyer, academic, consultant, and author. He joined the Syracuse University Sport Management program in 2011 and the Syracuse University College of Law in 2014. In addition to publishing numerous articles and being one of the lead editors of the book “Law for Recreation and Sport Managers” by Cotten and Wolohan, Professor Wolohan has been teaching and working in the fields of sport management, sports law, and sports media for over 30 years. Professor Wolohan has taught as a visiting professor and served as scholar-in-residence at the China University of Political Science and Law (China), University of Lleida (Spain), Sheffield Hallam University (England), University of Pretoria (South Africa) and as a research fellow for Beijing Sport University (China).

In addition, Professor Wolohan is a highly sought-after expert for the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, The Athletic, Forbes, NPR, CCTV, and many other news organizations. Professor Wolohan, who is a frequent speaker, panelist, and moderator at professional organizations, law schools, and sport business conferences, received his J.D. from Western New England University, School of Law, M.A. from Syracuse University, and B.A. from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst.