A | B |
Collective bargaining | When a group of employees join together as a single unit to negotiate with employers |
Public domain | The realm in which an originator's work can be used by anyone without permission |
Intellectual property | The unique works of writers, artists, and musicians that are protected under copyright law are often referred to as this |
Handlers | are concerned about an athlete's image |
Adviser | a financial and business counselor often hired by athletes to help them manage their money |
Agent contract | an agreement in which an athlete or celebrity allows a person or agency to act as a representative in marketing his or her ability and name |
Can be copyrighted | Books, Computer programs, songs |
Strikes | usually take place when negotiations between employees and employers have come to a dead-end |
Advisers are | financial and business counselors rather than behavioral monitors for athletes and celebrities |
Broadcast flag | Digital bits that can be embedded in digital programming to prevent programs from being recorded and redistributed |
Agent | a legal representative of an athlete or celebrity |
US Copyrights | only enforceable in the United States |
A Handler | works closely with an athlete to help manage his or her life off field |
Fair use | allows limited creative use of music and more before a work becomes public domain |
Royalty | the payment for the use of copyrighted work |
Lockouts | Hurt fan interest and the entire organization |
Copyright laws | protect the unique work of the originator from use by others without permission |
Copyright length | Since 1978: lifetime plus 70 years |
Time-shifting | valid within copyright laws |
Salary Cap | maximum amount that a team can spend on players' salaries |
Contracts | should be in writing, are enforceable by law, and detail the agreements between two or more parties |
Licensee | have a contractual agreement with the owner for licensing of trademarks and brands |
NCAA | develops the rules for competition for college athletes |
Lockout | a period of time during which owners of professional sports teams keep the players from using the team facilities and shut down league operations |
FIFA | worldwide governing body of soccer |
Noncompete Clause | prohibits a person from working in a competing business for a specific period of time |
Labor union | an organization of workers formed to advanced the rights and interests of its members |
Royalty | Payment that an author receives for the use or sale of copyrighted work is a |
Agents | are chosen by the players not the team |
Collective bargaining involves | management, a group of employees, and a proposed contract |