Exam Questions (outline)

Question 1

can temporary replacement players be utilized in a strike for economic reasons? why or why not?

Answer 1

Yes, it’s unfair labor practice, you must use permanent

Question 2

does the sharing of all revenues, on a totally equal basis cause the league to be treated as a single entity?

Answer 2

no, you have to share revenue and expenses

Question 3

As a general rule, when labor law and anti trust law conflict, who prevails?

Answer 3

anti-trust law

Question 4

can a commissioner arbitration ruling be properly reversed on the merits by an appellate court if the court overturns unanimously?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

At the expiration of a CBA, do all mandatory terms initially remain in force and expire when both sides declare an impasse

Answer 5

no they never expire

Question 6

when a professional sports breaches its lease with a stadium, absent any special conditions, can the lessor prevent the team from leaving with an injunction?

Answer 6

no, you have to already have that clause in the lease