Understanding Agency Law in Application to Sports Law- Discussion
Explain why and how an agency relationship is established between an agent and athlete. What functions can an agent perform on behalf of the athlete and why? What duties do the agents have to the principals during the agency relationship?
Below is a website that discusses the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act please review and comment.
https://sportslaw.uslegal.com/the-sports-agent-responsibility-and-trust-act/
Contract Negotiations- Discussion 2
Assume that you are the athletic director of a Division I university and you are in the process of negotiating an employment contract with the head lacrosse coach. Answer the following questions:
• What elements of a contract must be present in the employment contract?
• What are some example terms for each element?
• Would you include a covenant not to compete?
• Why and how would you make sure it is valid if contested?
Please see the below website regarding Employment Law and Sports Law. Please review and comment.
https://sportslaw.uslegal.com/employment-law-and-sports/
Below is a website that discusses the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act please review and comment.
https://sportslaw.uslegal.com/the-sports-agent-responsibility-and-trust-act