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The NFL and Super Bowl Ticket Prices (Finkelman v. NFL)
A few weeks ago, Josh Finkelman sat in the upper decks of MetLife Stadium watching the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. The price for those nosebleed seats? $4,000 for...
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Kickstarting Litigation: What is the Future of Crowdfunded Films?
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Defamation, Celebrities, and the Internet
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McFarlin: Ray Rice Video Shows that Cameras Should Do the Talking
In both tragedies of domestic violence and alleged police brutality, the victim can be silenced. Cameras can’t. In a domestic violence incident, the victim can be silenced through the psychological...
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Interview with Professor Peter Carfagna
The Journal on Sports and Entertainment Law recently sat down with Harvard Law School Professor Peter Carfagna to discuss current issues in sports law. A portion of that interview is transcribed here....
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Unpaid Interns in Sports and Entertainment
It is generally accepted that the path to a career in the sports and entertainment industries begins with an unpaid internship performing menial tasks, through which up-and-comers receive an...
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Occam’s Razor and Sports Wagering Law
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Jumpman Case Is No Slam Dunk
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Interview With Professor Ken Basin
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Without Consequence: When Professional Athletes Are Violent Off the Field
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Interview with Sports Lawyer Peter R. Ginsberg
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Influence of the Private Enforcement of Competition Law on Sport in the...
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The NFL and Super Bowl Ticket Prices (Finkelman v. NFL)
A few weeks ago, Josh Finkelman sat in the upper decks of MetLife Stadium watching the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. The price for those nosebleed seats? $4,000 for...
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Kickstarting Litigation: What is the Future of Crowdfunded Films?
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Is Real-World Protection Available for Fictional Fashions?
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Friday made news for attempting to sideline two of its biggest stars. Memphis basketball player James Wiseman and Ohio State football player Chase...
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Music, Fashion, Sports, and Entertainment Amidst the Pandemic: About the Author
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