Sexual Harassment and Professional Sports Organizations

By Lawrence B. Shulman and Gregg E. Clifton   For professional sports organizations, there are few workplace scandals that carry more potential liability – and generate more unwanted press coverage – than allegations of sexual harassment. In light of recent high-profile incidents, the National Football League found it necessary to reaffirm publicly that “all employees and associates of the NFL have a right to work in a positive environment” free from all harassment, intimidation and