Entertainment & Sports Law

Covers four major fields in the entertainment industry: film, television, music and sports. It specifically addresses the legal, income tax and business considerations that commonly arise in connection with the creation, development and production of artistic works and sports activities.

The only comprehensive resource on gaming legislation and jurisprudence in Canada, with insightful analysis and commentary on the Criminal Code, charitable gaming, government gaming and horse racing. The focus throughout is on regulatory compliance.

The Athletics volume sets out the legal framework which supports and regulates sports and athletic activity in Canada while the Aviation and Space volume discusses the legal framework governing aviation in Canada and the use of space.

This practical, easy-to-follow guide offers valuable insight into the art and law of negotiating contracts, and provides an overview of the relevant legal principles and cases, as well as tactics, tips, strategies and many illustrative examples.

Freedom of expression has become a central dimension of our increasingly fractious political and social climate – this volume critically analyzes the stakes of communicating in public in a modern democratic society.

This text delivers a comprehensive survey of the law of hockey, examining a range of on-ice and off-ice issues in their historical, social and economic context. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the game and serves as an engaging overview of Canadian law.

This treatise provides a comprehensive treatment of agency law in Canada, dealing with the, nature, formation, and termination of agency.

The Law of Libel in Canada (formerly titled Libel) guides you through libel law's thicket of rules, exceptions, shifting onuses and other legal considerations. Coverage includes cases decided since publication of the third edition in 2014, what constitutes defamation, the defences available, remedies, and how defamation ties into technological advancements and privacy laws. The book combines all commentary and analysis into a convenient, user-friendly volume.

Provides access to leading Canadian contract cases. Expert commentary and analysis focuses on recent developments in the law and on how courts have treated and interpreted contracts as a whole.