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Sports and Leisure The Sports Broadcasting Act, Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990, Drug Enforcement Agency's Controlled Substances Act and the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 are some of the laws in this arena. Sports and leisure law also deals with the same issues as entertainment law. Regulatory bodies are as diverse and the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Official Rules of the associations or leagues of each sport, and state courts for matters that can be litigated. Topics that become matters for the law to declare judgments upon include standard concerns such as publicity rights, eligibility rights, recruiting policies, collective bargaining agreements, breach of contract, and requirements for registered athletic trainers. More complex issues include whether athletes infected with the AIDS virus are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment or sexual discrimination, franchising, and the controversial matter of the distinctions between “professional” athletes and college athletes who are deemed to be “amateur athletes.” Entertainment, sports and leisure touches many areas and complexities of the law. If you're searching for a lawyer, be sure to select one with knowledge and experience in many of these areas. Be aware that most litigation in this area will involve retaining expert witnesses to testify as to the value of damages claimed in a lawsuit. By Kathleen Goolsby