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Perspective

Jun. 7, 2011

Are Baseball Franchises Actually Franchises?

A review of franchise laws may give Dodger owners, Frank and Jamie McCourt, a shield and sword against Major League Baseball. By David Gurnick and Tal Grinblat of Lewitt Hackman


By David Gurnick and Tal Grinblat


Since Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig's announcement on April 20, the media has reported widely on the takeover of the Los Angeles Dodgers by Major League Baseball. One question was not reported in the media, the answer to which may be a shield and sword for Dodger owners, Frank and Jamie McCourt. Are the Dodgers a business franchise? This question applies equally to all professional baseball, basketball, football and hockey ...

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