Tuesday, June 21, 2005

The Legality of the New CBA

Below I discuss the new NBA collective bargaining agreement (6/21), including thoughts that setting the age limit at 19 seems to be a bad idea for both parties.

But regardless of whether the age limit in the CBA is a good idea, I think there is no question that it is legal. The union and the league have freely reached this deal in a bargained-for agreement, which should satisfy the labor exemption to the antitrust laws (if that exemption means anything). Yes, it is arbitrary, but no more so than limiting the teams' rosters to twelve active players.

I am certain that Mike will argue the other side, but it seems that any legal challenge has a tough mountain to climb.

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