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Sports Law examines the various areas of law, including tort, criminal liability, contract, intellectual property, marketing, trade and competition, and explores the role they play in the world of Australian sport.The third edition looks at recent controversies and common interest stories in both Australian and international sport, and help students understand how the law operates in practice through the use of discussion questions and hypothetical scenarios.Clear and engaging for a broad audience with backgrounds in law, business and sports management, Sports Law offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the legal pitfalls faced by players, managers, administrators and supporters on and off the sporting field.