Agents Beware: Representation Agreement May Not Be Enforceable If It Violates State Sports Agent Laws
By Gregg E. Clifton, of Jackson Lewis
A North Carolina law designed to protect student-athletes may determine the enforceability of Prime Sports Marketing’s contract with former Duke University star Zion Williamson. While Williamson is preparing to become a member of the New Orleans Pelicans after his name is announced as the No. 1 selection in the 2019 NBA Draft, he is also preparing for a legal battle in a different court...the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Caro