Assignment
You will research and read American Football League v. National Football League, 205 F. Supp. 60 (D. Md. 1962). You will need to find the case using Nexis Uni in our Library. You may also need to do additional research. Then, answer the following questions:
1) What was the case about? Summarize the background of the case.
2) What law did the Court base their analysis on and why was it important?
3) What was the outcome of the case?
4) Did you agree or disagree with the outcome and why?
5) Shepardize the case in Nexis Uni. Was there a later appeal, and if so what happened?
You will research and read Jason White, et al. v. National Collegiate Athletic Association. You will need to find the case using Nexis Uni in our Library. You may also need to do additional research. Then, please answer the following questions:
1) What was the case about? Who did what to whom? Include all facts the court considered significant. Summarize in your own words. DO NOT cut and paste from the opinion.
2) What law did the Court base their analysis on and why was it important?
3) What was the outcome of the case?
a) Did the court affirm the lower court's decision, reverse it, and/or remand it for additional proceedings?
b) Why did the court decide the case the way it did?
c) What legal standard did they use or establish?
d) What prior cases did the Court rely upon and why?
4) Did you agree or disagree with the outcome and why?
5) Is there anything else that should be mentioned about this case? Is it a "landmark" case? Was the court "divided"? What were your personal thoughts on the case?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.