Sports Law Chapters 4–7: Agency, Contracts, Employment & Constitutional Law Study Guide | Quizlet

Agency Law

Governs the legal relationship between a principal and an agent.

Principal

The individual or entity that authorizes an agent to act on their behalf.

Agent

A person who acts on behalf of the principal.

Express Actual Authority

Authority clearly defined and explicitly granted by the principal.

Implied Actual Authority

Authority reasonably necessary to execute the express authority granted by the principal.

Apparent Authority

Authority perceived by third parties based on the conduct of the principal.

Fiduciary Duty

The legal obligation of an agent to act in the best interests of the principal.

Duty of Loyalty

The obligation of an agent to avoid conflicts of interest.

Ratification

The principal's retroactive approval of an unauthorized act by the agent.

Agency by Estoppel

Prevents a principal from denying an agency relationship that third parties reasonably believe in.

Offer

A clear proposal presented by one party indicating willingness to enter a contract.

Acceptance

The formal agreement to the terms of the offer.

Consideration

Something of legal value exchanged between contracting parties.

Express Contract

An agreement with terms stated in clear language.

Implied Contract

An agreement inferred from the conduct of the parties.

Breach of Contract

Occurs when a party fails to perform their obligations under the agreement.

Compensatory Damages

Financial compensation awarded for direct losses from a breach.

Arbitration

An out-of-court dispute resolution method with a binding decision.

Mediation

A process where a neutral mediator facilitates negotiation.

Employment at Will

A doctrine allowing termination of employment at any time for any reason.

Title VII

Federal legislation prohibiting employment discrimination based on certain characteristics.

Disparate Treatment

Intentional unlawful discrimination against an employee based on a protected characteristic.

Quid Pro Quo Harassment

Sexual harassment conditional upon submission to unwelcome advances.

OSHA

Federal legislation establishing workplace safety standards.

Reasonable Accommodation

Modifications enabling individuals with disabilities to perform job duties.

ADA

Law protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination.

EEOC

Federal agency enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace.

State Action

Governmental conduct required to establish a valid constitutional claim.

First Amendment

Protects fundamental liberties including speech and religion.

Equal Protection Clause

Bans states from denying equal protection under the law.

Affirmative Action

Policies expanding opportunities for marginalized groups.

Due Process

Guarantee against deprivation of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures.

Substantive Due Process

Focuses on the fairness of the laws themselves.

Procedural Due Process

Focuses on the fairness of the procedures used to enforce laws.

Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments

Provide due process guarantees against arbitrary government actions.

Minimal Due Process

Requires notice and opportunity to respond before deprivation of rights.