Adam Epstein

Title IX Whistle-Blowing Is Protected

Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Education United States Supreme Court 125 S.Ct. 1497 March 29, 2005

What's Kosher to You, is Not Kosher to Me

Case note discussion on marketing and advertising law involving Commack Self-Service Kosher Meats, Inc., v. Weiss, 294 F.3d 415 (2d Cir. 2002).

US Collegiate Athletics

This book looks at the Law and Policy on Betting and Sport in many countries around the world––sport is a global phenomenon––providing a very useful and valuable comparative survey on a subject that is so vital for safeguarding and preserving the integrity of those sports in which betting is legally allowed.The country reports show how sports-related betting is organized in the country concerned, also from a historical and policy perspective (national Lotteries Act; state run/state licensed lotteries and/or private operators; how the licensing system for public operators works; state supervisory mechanisms, etc.), and contain a treatment of the national case law.

Sales and Sports Law

The purpose of this article is to provide insight into the basics of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and explore its application to sports law. Particular focus is on the sale of goods found in the UCCs Article 2. Whether a buyer and seller closes a deal for the sale of helmets, bats, balls, backboards, sports memorabilia, a new artificial surface for the outdoor field or to fulfill an order for a new set of game jerseys, the UCC applies to the sale if the parties to the sales contract failed to otherwise agree upon the specifics.

Texas Supreme Court Denies Student-Athlete's Property Right Claim

Discussion of the case involving swimmer Joscelin Yeo and the troubles she faced involving NCAA rules when trying to transfer from UC-Berkeley to UT-Austin between 2000-2001. The decision went to the Texas Supreme Court ruling against her and in support of NCAA transfer rules.

California Amusement Rides and Liability

Gomez v. Superior Court California Supreme Court 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 352 June 16, 2005

Stand or Fall: Wrestlers Continue to Grapple with Defeat

National Wrestling Coaches Association v. Department of Education United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit 366 F.3d 930 May 14, 2004