Antitrust and Labor Issues in College Sports by CFS at Tulane Co-Founder Gabe Feldman examines a number of the key legal issues facing college athletics today, including the battle over athlete compensation and the rapid development of name, image, and likeness rights for college athletes.
This course focuses on the ways antitrust and labor laws have shaped many aspects of college sports and continue to play a significant role in the development and future of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and college athletics.
The course will examine the impact of antitrust and labor law on television contracts, college athlete compensation, coaching salaries, eligibility restrictions, and a number of other facets of the collegiate model. The course will also feature a number of guest lectures from lawyers, executives, and administrators in the college sports industry.
No prerequisites or prior knowledge of antitrust or labor law is required: The Summer 2020 online course will offer a very brief overview of all relevant antitrust and labor laws and policies. The course will be graded on the basis of a take-home examination, for two credit hours.
Students who have taken or plan to take Sports Law: Antitrust & Labor may enroll in this course, with attendance capped at 20. This course does not count toward the Sports Law certificate. Details are available at Tulane University Law School (504) 865-5939.
