What law did the Court base its analysis on and why was it important? What was the outcome of the case? Did the court affirm the lower court’s decision, reverse it, and/or remand it for additional proceedings? Why did the court decide the case the way it did?

wk5 Case Assignment

Research and read Jason White, et al. v. National Collegiate Athletic Association. Find the case using Nexis Uni in our Library.

Answer the following questions:

What was the case about? Who did what to whom? Include all facts the court considered significant. Summarize in your own words. DO NOT cut and paste from the opinion.

What law did the Court base its analysis on and why was it important?

What was the outcome of the case?

Did the court affirm the lower court’s decision, reverse it, and/or remand it for additional proceedings?

Why did the court decide the case the way it did?

What legal standard did they use or establish?

What prior cases did the Court rely upon and why?

Did you agree or disagree with the outcome and why?

Is there anything else that should be mentioned about this case? Is it a “landmark” case? Was the court “divided”? What were your personal thoughts on the case?

Your paper should be single spaced, approximately 2-3 pages in length, and 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1″ margins.