Examines major cases of the NCAA's Infractions Appeals Committee, the body responsible for reviewing the imposition of infractions upon member schools. Considers the committee's primary concerns when considering the appropriateness of the substance and procedure of sanctions. Notes the committee's increased willingness to scrutinize sanction…

In "National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Smith," the Supreme Court rule that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) could not be sued under Title IX simply by virtue of receiving dues from institutions that receive federal financial assistance. A close look at the decision shows that it preserves the possibility of…

Examines whether Title VI reaches the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and if so who enforces it, then analyzes Cureton v. NCAA, which applied disparate impact theory to invalidate the minimum test score requirement for athletic eligibility. Asserts that academic eligibility standards should be accorded the judicial preference…

Focuses on the enforcement of the nondiscrimination provisions of Title IX in higher education, and shows how the courts have wrestled with the application of Title IX to college athletic programs over the past decade. Provides a history of Title IX enforcement and describes current approaches to evaluating Title IX compliance. (SLD)

Provides an overview of collegiate trademark cases; discusses several forms of infringement, including traditional infringement on commercial products, ambush marketing, and Internet infringement; addresses available remedies; and offers practical tips for dealing effectively with trademark protection. (EV)

The book reviewed focuses on legal aspects of the 1962 trial of Alabama head football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and the University of Georgia Athletic Director Wally Butts. Noted is how the trial demonstrated problems within college football, the law, and the press. (DB)

As a penalty for violations, the NCAA cancelled SMU's football program for 1987 and limited the 1988 season. An alumnus filed a class action alleging antitrust violations of price-fixing and group boycott. Issues of antitrust standing, violation and state action, and the court's handling of these issues are discussed. (Author/MLW)

This paper presents the procedural facts of the Haffer case in which women college athletes sued Temple University (Pennsylvania) for the discrepancies between men's and women's intercollegiate programs. It discusses the grounds upon which the plaintiffs brought their gender discrimination suit and reviews the negotiated settlement of Haffer. (DB)

The holdings in two court cases concerning the professional draft eligibility of college football players are examined as they relate to federal antitrust legislation. At issue in the cases is the National Collegiate Athletic Association's regulation of college athlete eligibility. (MSE)

Explores the legal issues surrounding pay disparities between men and women in intercollegiate coaching, including how courts have treated disparate wage claims under the Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX, and the defenses used by institutions. Offers suggestions for defending claims and a detailed review of…

The paper examines the state of drug testing of college athletes and the challenges faced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and university testing programs. State and federal litigation on drug testing is reviewed along with other issues in the drug-testing debate. Practical recommendations are offered to educational institutions.…

State legislation regulating the relationship between student-athletes and agents is examined with regard to their legislative histories and effects on athletes, agents, and institutions. The views of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), an athlete-agent, and a former intercollegiate athlete are reviewed, and promotion of such…

The possible negative and positive effects of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's regulation, intended to monitor coach income and improve institutional control of programs, are examined. Legal effects under state open-records laws are outlined, one case is reviewed, and the regulation's practical effects are summarized. (MSE)

The case of Blair vs. Washington State University revives the state equal rights amendment as a feasible and powerful cause of action against sex-based discrimination, in college athletics and beyond. Washington's amendment mandated equality in funding, facilities, treatment, and opportunities for Washington State University's women's…

The extent to which college and universities can be held liable for student injuries during extracurricular activities is discussed based on negligence claims. Court reluctance to impose liability on institutions and the underlying policy considerations are examined. (MSE)