How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know
Product ID: 1700964
If you want to play the game, you need to know how to play the game. Sports law is a niche practice area. It encompasses a variety of disciplines, but also requires knowledge of the inner workings of professional leagues and sports-related statutes in order to be successful in the field. How to Play the Game provides readers with an overview of sports law specifically tailored to practitioners who are looking to add sports law to their practice area and who need a practical, informative--though not encyclopedic—overview of the field to help them get started. It discusses the laws that govern the sports industry, from contract drafting and negotiation to antitrust issues, intellectual property matters, and labor law concerns. It also discusses the role of players’ associations, the power of sports commissioners, sports betting regulations, and more. But what makes this book unique are the real-life case studies involving recognized professional and college sports figures as well as anecdotes from the author’s own experiences as a sports attorney, agent, and media spokesperson for college and professional sports industries. In addition, an appendix contains examples of legal documents--including professional contracts—with which any sports attorney/agent needs to be familiar. In short, How to Play the Game is the go-to source for anyone interested in getting into the field of sports law. Review: This book is one brick, use it, and others, to build a strong foundation for your practice. - The subject matter related to Sports Law is immense. Much in the way International Law is hard to nail down, as virtually every area of law is present in the context of International Law, Sports Law is similar and encompasses many practice areas including, but not limited to, contract, tort, estate planning, intellectual property, labor and employment law, anti-trust, family law, criminal law, litigation, negotiation...and the list goes on. If you are looking for a summary of all of these practice areas in about 200 pages, I wish you luck finding it. If you are looking for a survey of topics relevant to your Sports Law practice, with small case studies to provide practical examples of issues you may encounter, then Darren has provided just that for you in his book How to Play the Game | What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know. One builds a Sports Law practice, or any law practice, one brick at a time. This book is one brick, use it, and others, to build a strong foundation for your practice. Review: Terrific Read! Excellent resource for students and professionals. - Darren Heitner’s recent release “How to Play the Game” is a must-read for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the Sports Industry. Providing insight into the various aspects of Sports Law, Mr. Heitner’s work can benefit newcomers to the field and be a reference for current professionals. While finishing the book I was able to apply many of the concepts to my Sports Law course at the University of Connecticut. Impressed with both the content and presentation, my professor also ending up using it to enhance his curriculum. From start to finish I truly enjoyed reading “How to Play the Game.” Mr. Heitner provides valuable insight illustrated through case studies and detailed sample documents, all while highlighting the key legal aspects of the industry. From the start of the book to his closing acknowledgments, you will not be dissapointed!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 34 Reviews |
A**N
This book is one brick, use it, and others, to build a strong foundation for your practice.
The subject matter related to Sports Law is immense. Much in the way International Law is hard to nail down, as virtually every area of law is present in the context of International Law, Sports Law is similar and encompasses many practice areas including, but not limited to, contract, tort, estate planning, intellectual property, labor and employment law, anti-trust, family law, criminal law, litigation, negotiation...and the list goes on. If you are looking for a summary of all of these practice areas in about 200 pages, I wish you luck finding it. If you are looking for a survey of topics relevant to your Sports Law practice, with small case studies to provide practical examples of issues you may encounter, then Darren has provided just that for you in his book How to Play the Game | What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know. One builds a Sports Law practice, or any law practice, one brick at a time. This book is one brick, use it, and others, to build a strong foundation for your practice.
N**.
Terrific Read! Excellent resource for students and professionals.
Darren Heitner’s recent release “How to Play the Game” is a must-read for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the Sports Industry. Providing insight into the various aspects of Sports Law, Mr. Heitner’s work can benefit newcomers to the field and be a reference for current professionals. While finishing the book I was able to apply many of the concepts to my Sports Law course at the University of Connecticut. Impressed with both the content and presentation, my professor also ending up using it to enhance his curriculum. From start to finish I truly enjoyed reading “How to Play the Game.” Mr. Heitner provides valuable insight illustrated through case studies and detailed sample documents, all while highlighting the key legal aspects of the industry. From the start of the book to his closing acknowledgments, you will not be dissapointed!
A**R
What Every Sports Attorney (Agent) Should Know
As an aspiring sports attorney, this book gave me a great foundation about the different facets and of sports law as well as many interesting and relevant case studies as meaningful examples. This book will be in my library someday and I highly recommend to anybody interested in being an sports agent or sports attorney.
E**C
Thinking about a legal career in the sports industry? Read this book.
Darren Heitner understands sports law is a niche practice area comprised of various bodies of law. Heitner's book, How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, illustrates this TO A TEE as he outlines and explains the most important legal sectors and facets of the sports industry. Heitner impressively and successfully breaks down the inner workings of professional leagues and sports-related statutes in a practical, EASY TO READ, informative manner, leaving the legalese in the office. If you're in the sports law industry, looking to break into the sports law workforce, or just want to learn more about sports law, How to Play the Game is a MUST read.
J**C
Just OK
It's not the most in-depth nor the most detailed book to give insight into the career as a sports attorney. Little disappointed because I enjoy Darren's commentary on Forbes.
R**.
Super informative
One of the most beneficial sports industry books I have ever read. As someone who has graduated law school and intends on becoming an NFL agent, this book will always stay with me. It provides law and gives great career advice and really explains the intricacies of each league.
W**W
Highly Recommended
Great book on the current topics in sports law! I attended a sports law conference in Chicago and most of the issues discussed in the book were mentioned. I highly recommend buying How to Play the Game. I will read it a few more times and use it as a reference as I find my job in the sports industry. Very well done by Darren Heitner.
T**L
5 Stars Not Enough
Mr. Heitner has set the bar with his work. This book is without a doubt the definitive go to piece in the industry. The in-depth knowledge, analysis and factual statements are 100% on-point. Every university with a Sports and/or Entertainment Law/Management program should make How To Play The Game and mandatory read. Travis Bell, JD Founder, CEO, The Seven Bridges Group
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