Labor/Employment
Mar. 8, 2001
Sand Trap
By Michael Waterstone Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in PGA Tour v. Martin . In this case, the court likely will be forced to decide whether professional sports is to be treated in the same way as other industries, or whether they are to be placed on the same pedestal where many children and adults place their favorite sports heroes. Hopefully, the Supreme Court will do the right thing, and show that while professional sports are unique, they do not have a free pass to
Michael Waterstone
Fritz B. Burns Dean
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Email: michael.waterstone@lls.edu
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in PGA Tour v. Martin. In this case, the court likely will be forced to decide whether professional sports is to be treated in the same way as other industries, or whether they are to be placed on the same pedestal where many children and adults place their...
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