Entertainment & Sports Law

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.

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 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.

A space should be reserved for this book on the shelf of every Canadian company that makes and/or sells any kind of product. These companies are sure to find this new publication focusing exclusively on the laws concerning product warnings and recalls, to be indispensable.

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.

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

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 compelling new book provides a timely, sociological overview of the blurring lines between law and communications today. This work skillfully weaves together many of the complex ways Canadian communication law seeks to regulate the manner and media through which we express ourselves.

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.