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Athletes' Likenesses, Amateurism, and the NCAA

Tomorrow is the final game of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament. A lawsuit was filed by former college and professional basketball player Ed O'Bannon, and other college basketball players, against the NCAA. The lawsuit is a class action, about the use of their likenesses by the video game company Electronic Arts, under a license from the NCAA--but without O'Bannon's or the other players' consent, and without them receiving royalties.

Southern California Public Radio has a good story on the O'Bannon--NCAA case, as does Sports Illustrated.

Baseball Research Journal focuses on 'Baseball & Law'

A new journal edition from the Society for American Baseball Research features legal issues and 'Baseball Law.' See here.

Hat tip: Sports law blog

Bankruptcy and Hockey: The Phoenix Coyotes

The NHL Constitution and rules are cited in this article about the Bankruptcy Court Proceedings over the insolvent Coyotes. NHL.com

Golf and Law: A legal duty to yell 'fore' before a shot?

A New York Court considered the question recently. Law.com