Sports Law

Sports LawCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780190309855 Year: 2018 Publisher: Oxford University Press ANZ Description: Sports Law introduces the body of law that governs all sporting activities in Australia from the local clubs to the professional commercial leagues examining the areas of law that apply to sport such as tort, criminal liability, contract, intellectual property, marketing, trade, and competition. Supported by contemporary examples and discussions,

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780190309855
Year: 2018
Publisher: Oxford University Press ANZ


Description:
Sports Law introduces the body of law that governs all sporting activities in Australia - from the local clubs to the professional commercial leagues - examining the areas of law that apply  to sport such as tort, criminal liability, contract, intellectual property, marketing, trade, and competition. Supported by contemporary examples and discussions, the third edition explores recent events such as the ASADA investigation into the use of supplements by the Essendon Football Club, and highlights key issues of importance in sport such as concussion, gambling, governance, and doping. This text presents complex legal concepts in clear and engaging language, offering a comprehensive analysis of Australian and international sports law, and helps students understand how the law applies to sporting activities with end-of-chapter discussion questions and hypothetical scenarios.NEW TO THIS EDITIONExpanded coverage of governance and doping, including discussion of the 2015 World Anti-Doping CodeNew topical cases and discussion of recent controversies in Australian and international sportsUpdated case examples and discussion questions  to assist with assessment preparationFully updated to reflect major legislative changes