SRM 311- Sport Law

Discussion 1 Understanding Tort Law & Negligence in Application to Sports Law

Explain why it is important for sports professionals to understand tort law in sports, and describe the concept of negligence and its relevance to sports management.

Guided Response: Analyze and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Do you agree with their conclusions? Explain why or why not.

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Students, Below is a good article that explains sports law & tort law. http://sportslaw.uslegal.com/tort-law/ Thank you

Discussion 2

Legal Counsel

Assume that you have been hired as legal counsel for a minor league ice hockey team. In the past, there have been several lawsuits brought against the team for various issues, including contract disputes, personal injury actions, and trademark infringement. Based on this information and the information in your readings, what risk management procedures would you immediately implement and why?

Guided Response: Analyze and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. Do you agree with their conclusions? Explain why or why not.

Carefully review the  Discussion Forum Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.

Students, Below is a good articles on Sports Law & Risk Management. Please review and provide any comments. http://www.sportlaw.ca/2002/08/risk-management-for-sport-organizations-and-sport-facilities/