Sports and Entertainment Law

This course outlines the basic governing principles of attorney-client relationships in sports and entertainment law. It discusses the necessary constitutes of the written agreement contracts between athletes and representing attorneys, distinguishing between individual responsibilities, limitations, and liabilities, and advises on team-building and interpersonal guidelines while working with public figures. In the course, Paul Haberman summarizes the applicable regulations and relevant proceedings pertaining to prohibited item use, attempted use, and provision implementations. Paul Haberman also discusses the necessary contract components for name, image, and likeness agreements and non-fungible token agreements surrounding ownership, limitations, the responsibilities and rights of each party involved, usage rights, industry restrictions, and compensation.

Attorneys of any level of practice and field of law interested in how to most effectively advise and represent their client of particular public interest or status should attend this course.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate how to draft a definitive and fair written agreement between parties, abiding by local, state, and federal regulations and clearly outlining individual rights and responsibilities
• Reflect on appropriate and effective means of establishing mutually beneficial respect in the attorney-client relationship, where the client may be of a particular public interest or status
• Assess the relevant processes and procedures for prohibitory item investigations, including testing, proof of burden, implementing provisions, and mediating results management
• Analyze necessary constituents of non-fungible token agreements and name, image, and of name, image, and likeness agreements, including identifying limitations of their use, liabilities, ownership rights, and compensation processes