BLAW 3230 : Test One Study Guide
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Chapter 1 sports agency: who is a sports agent, qualifications: Not just for athletes- coaches, broadcasters, retired athletes, etc. have agents. No law or mandate that says an agent needs a law degree. Sometimes the law degree might be a hindrance. If you were an attorney, and also happened to be a sports agent, there are some ethical dilemmas. You can"t go up to someone who"s about to go be a big star and solicit them as a client. Dictated by big four: the big four leagues- mlb, nfl, nhl, nba, all have players" associations which set up the rules for their individual leagues, they have allowed agents to begin speaking with student-athletes. However, nothing of value can be exchanged and no agreement can come to terms: agents make a percentage of the athletic contract, they use runners to recruit athletes, cost of becoming a sports agent have sky-rocketed.
