D.C. District Court’s Discovery Ruling in GWU Discrimination Suit Illustrates Privilege Waiver Pitfalls
December 16, 2022
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Appeals Court Rules for Defendants in Bleacher Fall Case
December 16, 2022
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Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Title IX Claim in Case Involving Soccer Player, Who Sued After Losing Her Scholarship
December 16, 2022
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Shanghai Moonton Defeats Riot Games’ Copyright Lawsuit on Jurisdictional Grounds
December 16, 2022
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Ohio Supreme Court Rules for NASCAR Holdings Inc. Over Broadcast and Media Revenue Sourcing
December 16, 2022
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Golden State Warriors Sued Due to a Partnership with FTX Entities
December 16, 2022
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Stanford University Accused in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Brought by Parents of Former Soccer Star Katie Meyer
December 16, 2022
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How Many Lawsuits Does It Take to Make a First Down? The Washington Commanders May Soon Find Out
December 16, 2022
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New York State Joins Growing Number of States Offering NIL Rights to Student-Athletes
December 16, 2022
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Racing to the Finish: The Close of the Federal Horse Racing Doping Sweep
December 16, 2022
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Zavian Talks Esports and What is Next in the Dynamic Industry
December 16, 2022
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In wake of Gee, The Drake Group Calls on Congress to Immediately Act to Protect the Health and Safety of College Athletes
December 16, 2022
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NFL Linebacker Sues, Alleging Dangerous Sideline Conditions Led to His Injury
December 16, 2022
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FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft Corp.’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc.
December 16, 2022
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Examining Title IX and Professionalization in Collegiate Athletics
December 16, 2022
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SRLA To Host Sports Law Conference in Las Vegas in Late February
December 16, 2022
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Mintz Adds Sports Attorney Steven Olenick to Chair Sports Practice
December 16, 2022
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Sports Law Expert – a Podcast Spotlights Sports Lawyer Richard Giller of Greenspoon Marder
December 16, 2022
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Professor Maintains that Trans Athletes Cause Serious Injuries to Girls
December 16, 2022
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Litigation Continues Between Penn State and the RV Company that Obtained Permission from Coach’s Agent to Use School’s Marks
December 2, 2022
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State Supreme Court Overrules Lower Court’s Decision; High School Student-Athlete Fifth-Year Eligibility Denied
December 2, 2022
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Court Finds Evidence of Gender Discrimination at Alabama State University
December 2, 2022
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Despite Title IX, Proving Hostility and Retaliation is Not Easy
December 2, 2022
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Yer Out (For Now): MLB Dismissed from Antitrust Lawsuit Because of Historic Antitrust Exemption
December 2, 2022
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Former SUNY Albany Basketball Player Files Federal Lawsuit After Allegedly Being Assaulted by Head Coach
December 2, 2022
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Gee Verdict Will Make It Harder for Plaintiffs to Sue NCAA in Concussion Cases
December 2, 2022
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Voters Deal a Blow to a Measure that Would Have Legalized Sports Betting in California
December 2, 2022
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Tax Issues Permeate Name, Image & Likeness Movement
December 2, 2022
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Another Buffer Zone Concern at Sports Facilities
December 2, 2022
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The New York Jets Embroiled in Sponsorship Dispute over Fubo Gaming
December 2, 2022
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Impacted by COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, An Array of Sports Industry Participants Fire Back in Court
December 2, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Gloria Nevarez Will Become Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference
December 2, 2022
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Several lawyers Appointed to USTA 2023-24 Board of Directors; NCAA’s CMO to Serve as Chairman of the Board and President
December 2, 2022
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Fordham Partners with Dan Lust and Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP for NIL Matters
December 2, 2022
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Florida’s Lynda Tealer, a Sports Lawyer, Elevated to NCAA Division I Council Chair
December 2, 2022
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New Jersey Court: Coaches Should ‘Exercise Reasonable Care’ When Deciding Where and When to Stage a Practice
November 18, 2022
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Court Grants Summary Judgment Ruling in Favor of High School for Athlete Injured During Cross-Country Race
November 18, 2022
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Sports Reporter’s Litigation Against Altitude Sports Continues
November 18, 2022
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Court Backs Arbitration Ruling in eSports Dispute
November 18, 2022
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Ninth Circuit Reverses and Remands Lower Court’s Decision to Grant Summary Judgment in Favor of Defendant in Title IX Retaliation Case
November 18, 2022
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Another Day, Another Case of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Professional Athlete in Texas
November 18, 2022
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Understanding MLB’s Partnership with Charlotte’s Web and Implications for CBD and Sports Going Forward
November 18, 2022
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Traversing the IP Terrain of Mountaineering, Camping, and Rock Climbing: An IP Snapshot of the Industry
November 18, 2022
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United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) Concludes CTE Is Caused by Repetitive Traumatic Brain Injuries
November 18, 2022
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Duane Morris Adds Corporate Sports Partner Alexander Chester in New York
November 18, 2022
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Risk Management Is Top of Mind for VP of Guest Experiences Shane Beardsley
November 18, 2022
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Did the Drake Group Just Step into the Collegiate Athletics Ring with the Knight Commission?
November 18, 2022
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Waiving a Cautionary Yellow Flag on the Expansion of Sport
November 18, 2022
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Phoenix Sports Lawyer Passes Away
November 18, 2022
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Proskauer Sports Lawyer Christine Lazatin Promoted to Partner
November 18, 2022
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Newman University Settles with Former Women’s Volleyball Coach Alleging Sex Discrimination & Retaliation
November 4, 2022
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District Court says NHL’s Active Promotion of Fighting Preempts Claims Under Relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement
November 4, 2022
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Court Grants Summary Judgment in White Football Coach’s Title VII Case
November 4, 2022
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Soccer Coach Loses Racial Discrimination Case Appeal Against American University
November 4, 2022
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Court Dismisses Athletic Trainer’s Retaliation Claim Against School District
November 4, 2022
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Options and Non-Contract Contracts: Explaining Motorsport’s Silliest Silly Season
November 4, 2022
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Lawsuit Against NFL Agent Demonstrates Financial Challenges of Industry
November 4, 2022
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Citius, Altius, Non-Stipendium – CrossFit’s European Championship and CanWest Games Fail to Pay Prize Money to Athletes
November 4, 2022
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A Major New THIRD Argument Against ‘Female’ Trans Athletes; Serious Injuries Joins Unfair Competition and Sexual/Bodily Privacy
November 4, 2022
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NCAA Guidance Allows Schools to Engage in Certain Name, Image, and Likeness Activities with Student-Athletes, NIL Entities
November 4, 2022
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Man Rendered Quadriplegic in Indoor Sky-Diving Accident Sues “Safe” iFLY Facility
November 4, 2022
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LEAD1, MOAA, and The Black AD Alliance Coalition to Launch Initiative with Goal of Increasing Opportunities for Athletic Administrators and Coaches of Color
November 4, 2022
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Esports and Crypto: The Future of the Industry
November 4, 2022
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Hackney Publications Introduces a Podcast – Sports Law Expert
November 4, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Dan Lust Joins Moritt Hock & Hamroff
November 4, 2022
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SHU Names Sports Lawyer Charlie Tortorici Associate AD of Compliance
November 4, 2022
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Eighth Circuit Upholds Defendant’s Summary Judgment in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case
October 21, 2022
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Court Rules in Case Where Private High School Refuses to Play Opposing Football Team That Has a Female Wide Receiver
October 21, 2022
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Hayden vs. 2K Games, Inc.: A Sign of Changes to Come in IP Law?
October 21, 2022
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University Can Be Held Liable Since Information Given to Students Can Represent a Contract
October 21, 2022
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Federal Circuit Switches Up the Claim Interpretation in a Nintendo Patent Suit
October 21, 2022
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The ‘Baseball Rule:’ To Screen or Not to Screen?
October 21, 2022
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Best Practices for NIL Deals as Federal Regulators Step Up Enforcement of Misleading Endorsements
October 21, 2022
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San Diego State University Under Fire for Failing to Clearly Comprehend Title IX
October 21, 2022
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Members of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Women’s Sports Teams File Title IX Lawsuit
October 21, 2022
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PointsBet COO Jake Williams Discusses Company’s Rise in the Legal Sports Betting Industry
October 21, 2022
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Jury Returns Verdict for School District, Athletic Associations in Concussion Case
October 21, 2022
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Heshka Bounces into Trampoline Law; Becomes Industry Expert
October 21, 2022
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Polsinelli Expands National Sports Industry Group with Addition of Timothy J. Browne, Former NBA VP of Legal & Business Affairs
October 21, 2022
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Army/West Point Names Abigail Howard as Senior Associate Athletics Director & Corporate Counsel
October 21, 2022
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Sport and Recreation Management Program at University of Iowa Launches College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition
October 21, 2022
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FAU’S Sport Management MBA Ranked No. 11 Worldwide, Program Maintains Momentum After Riordan’s Untimely Passing
October 21, 2022
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Court Allows State University Athletic Department to Shield Game Film in Face of Open Public Records Act Request
October 7, 2022
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Mentally Ill Minor’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Youth Hockey Team Can Proceed
October 7, 2022
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Statute of Limitations Dooms Former College Athlete’s NIL-Related Claim
October 7, 2022
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Court Affirms that Star Tribune’s Coverage of a Problematic MLB Fan Is Protected
October 7, 2022
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State Court Judge Sides with Former College Football Coach, Orders LSU to Pay Balance of Contract
October 7, 2022
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Amateur Soccer Player Sues Facility Following Post-Game Brawl
October 7, 2022
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Fans Lodge Complaint Over Fallen Railing at FedEx Field
October 7, 2022
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Reexamining Duties Owed by Universities to Their Athletes
October 7, 2022
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Fortnite Emote ‘It’s Complicated’ Just Got More Complicated
October 7, 2022
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Jani Memorich Discusses the Unique Niche Involving the Professional Athletes and Entertainers Insurance profession.
October 7, 2022
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A Full House Follows House Rules: Guidance for Gambling and Sports Betting
October 7, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Christian Dennie Joins Fox Rothschild in Dallas
October 7, 2022
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The Consequences of Doping in Horse Racing
October 7, 2022
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Gaming Platform WinZo files Lawsuit Against Rival MPL
October 7, 2022
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Exclusive Interview – Chris Nowinski Discusses the Controversy Over Tua Tagovailoa’s Concussions
October 7, 2022
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NFL-NFLPA Issues Statement on Tua and Concussion Protocol
October 7, 2022
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Big 12 Conference Promotes Sports Lawyers
October 7, 2022
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Terminated Club House Employee Loses Racial Harassment Case Against Pro Team
September 23, 2022
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Agent Conduct and the Many Sides of State Law Preemption
September 23, 2022
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Olson May Offer Professional Sports Leagues a Shield Against Sports Betting Lawsuits
September 23, 2022
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Court Considers Arbitrary and Capricious Standard in High School Eligibility Case
September 23, 2022
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Court Partially Guts Expert Testimony in Student Athlete’s Negligence Lawsuit Against Dartmouth
September 23, 2022
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Buffalo Bills Kick Rookie Punter from the Team After Getting Tackled by a Civil Lawsuit
September 23, 2022
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Could Leagues and Teams be Joint Employers Before the NLRB?
September 23, 2022
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ACLU Draws Some Praise for Its Comment Regarding Proposed Title IX Rule
September 23, 2022
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States Rush to Protect Consumers from Cyber Threats as Gaming Legislation Moves Across All States
September 23, 2022
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Former Collegiate Field Hockey Player Appeals Ruling that Dismissed Her Concussion Lawsuit Against NCAA, American University
September 23, 2022
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Holland & Knight Goes All in in Sports Law, Raiding Quartet of Attorneys at Mintz Levin
September 23, 2022
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Next Steps Toward Legalized Online and Retail Sports Betting in Massachusetts
September 23, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Richard Ensor Announces Retirement as MAAC Commissioner
September 23, 2022
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Sports Lawyers Share Insight in: ‘Welcome to the Metaverse – And the Virtual Pitfalls that Await’
September 23, 2022
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Turf Wars: Texas Court Says the Remedy for a Defective Artificial-Turf Field is Limited to the Manufacturer’s Warranty and Leaves ISD with the Replacement Cost
September 9, 2022
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High School Football Player Punches Opponent, Breaks Jaw: Court Dismisses Claim
September 9, 2022
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Nittany Lions Roar to Victory in Action to Protect Marks
September 9, 2022
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Skating On Thin Ice: NHL and Insurance Companies Face Off Over Concussion Litigation Defense Expenses
September 9, 2022
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Circuit Court Reverses, Leaving the Door Open for Referee to Sue Coach, Who Ordered Players to Assault Him
September 9, 2022
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Former Washington State University Head Football Coach Files a $25 million Claim with the Office of Risk Management
September 9, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Benjamin J. Kim Joins Boies Schiller Flexner, Talks Esports
September 9, 2022
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Key Pennsylvania Concussion Case Involving High School Football Player Set for Trial
September 9, 2022
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Broncos name Tim Aragon as General Counsel; Slivka Announces Retirement After 22 Seasons
September 9, 2022
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Family of College Football Player Who Collapsed and Died After Workout Files $10 Million Negligence Lawsuit Against School
September 9, 2022
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Activision Blizzard, Inc.
September 9, 2022
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UMD Names Sports Lawyer Forrest Karr as Athletic Director
September 9, 2022
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Zavian Talks Esports and What is Next in the Dynamic Industry
September 9, 2022
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N.C. State Responds to Aug. 30 Lawsuit from Student Athlete Alleging Abuse at Hands of Athletic Trainer
September 9, 2022
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Emma Compton Joins Cincinnati Bengals as Team’s First GC
September 9, 2022
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LaGrange College Hires Sports Management Professor and NCAA Rules Expert Clay Bolton
September 9, 2022
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Cloud V. NFL Player Retirement Plan: Can Disabled NFL Veterans Get Their Fair Share of NFL Benefits?
August 26, 2022
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Bring It On: Indiana Court finds that Accidents Are Ordinary in High School Cheerleading
August 26, 2022
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NBA Star Zion Williamson Secures Wins on the Basketball Court and in the Courtroom, After Defeating Claims of Trade Secret Misappropriation
August 26, 2022
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Texas Court Holds that Header Drills Are ‘Not an Inherent Risk’ of Playing Soccer in Mitchell v. Baylor
August 26, 2022
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Ruling in Clark v Univ. of Oregon Means College Basketball Player’s Negligence Claim Can Continue
August 26, 2022
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Michigan State Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Title IX Athletics Question
August 26, 2022
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Frank DiGiacomo of Duane Morris Discusses Trends in Sports Betting, and How It Intersects with the Professional Sports Industry
August 26, 2022
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CTE Heads To The MLS – First MLS Player Diagnosed With CTE
August 26, 2022
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Gender Employment Discrimination in Intercollegiate Sport: A Review of Case Law
August 26, 2022
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Professional Golfer and Masters Champion Patrick Reed Sues NBC’s Golf Channel and Commentator for Defamation, Attracts Critics
August 26, 2022
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USA Lacrosse Hires Its First General Counsel – Professor Ellen Zavian
August 26, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Robert Boland Joins Seton Hall Law as Assistant Professor
August 26, 2022
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Chicago White Sox Introduce ‘CHISOX Athlete’ NIL program
August 26, 2022
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Researchers Suggest that Repeated Head Impacts Are a Definitive Cause of CTE
August 26, 2022
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Implied-in-Fact Contract and Preliminary Injunction Found Wanting in Case Involving George Washington University Rowing Captain
August 12, 2022
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Massachusetts High School Football Coach’s First Amendment Claim Gets Tackled by the School Board’s Motion for Summary Judgment
August 12, 2022
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Court Allows Former Bobsledding Athletes To Continue Racing Down The Track In CTE Lawsuit Against US Federation
August 12, 2022
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Baltimore Bombshell: Federal Court Rules Private School’s Nonprofit Status Leads to Title IX
August 12, 2022
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Grossly Negligent: Failing To Staff An Athletic Trainer And Failing To Pull Visibly Concussed Middle School Football Player Results in Verdict Against South Carolina School District
August 12, 2022
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The Chicago Cubs Sued for Alleged ADA Violations
August 12, 2022
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A Closer Look at the Dolphins’ Ill-Fated Pursuit of Quarterback Tom Brady, Which Led to Fines, Suspensions, and the Loss of Future Draft Picks
August 12, 2022
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Navigating the Benefits and Risks of NIL Deals
August 12, 2022
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A Friendship in College and a Carefully Crafted Career Path in Sports Law Bring Hagen to CLO Post at Austin FC
August 12, 2022
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Former University of Louisville Attorney Files Suit, Claiming She Suffered Retaliation After Reporting Former Assistant Coach’s Extortion Attempt
August 12, 2022
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Denis Braham to Sports Law and Real Estate Practices in Houston Office
August 12, 2022
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Rugby Players Take Legal Action Against Sport’s Governing Bodies
August 12, 2022
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Texas Association of Sports Officials Announces New Abuse Policy for Middle and High School Sports in Texas
August 12, 2022
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Law Firm Sends Letter to Cleary University, Alleging Title IX Violations
August 12, 2022
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Is The Battle Over USFL Intellectual Property Much Ado About Nothing?
July 29, 2022
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The Litigation Surrounding Dunkin’ Donuts Park Goes into Extra-Innings;
July 29, 2022
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Ski Resort Successful in Defense against a Party Injured during Transportation by Ski Patrolman
July 29, 2022
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Appeals Court: Basketball-Playing Plaintiff Assumed the Risk of Injury
July 29, 2022
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N.Y. Appeals Court Delivers Partial Victory to Minor League Baseball Clubs in Contract Dispute
July 29, 2022
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Examining Railing Safety for Sport/Concert Venues
July 29, 2022
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NIL and the Importance of Monitoring Your Licensing Agreements
July 29, 2022
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Minnesota Mother must pay coach $50,000 for Defamation in Dispute Over Daughter’s Playing Time
July 29, 2022
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The Case of Skillz Platform, Inc. v. AviaGames Inc.
July 29, 2022
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Stein v. Activision Blizzard: One Complaint in a Storm of Shareholder Lawsuits
July 29, 2022
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Professional Athletes Have Unique Needs When It Comes to Financial Planning
July 29, 2022
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Ukaegbu Exits His Compliance Career for Deputy AD Spot at Washington State, Shares Thoughts on NCAA Compliance Journey
July 29, 2022
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NSU Names Sports Lawyer as Deputy AD for Business and Finance/SWA
July 29, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Tim Nevius Joins Overtime as Compliance Chief
July 29, 2022
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Utah AG Moves to Dismiss Lawsuits Involving Participation of Transgender Athletes in High School Sports
July 29, 2022
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Amid Scandal, WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon Retires, Issues Statement
July 29, 2022
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Separation of Church and State – Not When It Involves the Game of Football
July 15, 2022
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Court: Athletics Administrator Can Proceed with Claim Against ASU, AD, and Board of Regents
July 15, 2022
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Athletic Director’s Lawsuit Survives Another Bid from School District to Dismiss Wrongful Termination Claim
July 15, 2022
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Federal Court Delivers Win to Pac-12 in Trademark Case
July 15, 2022
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Kentucky Court of Appeals Finds that Coaches May Indeed be Held Liable for an Injury Sustained by a Minor at One of Their Summer Football Camps
July 15, 2022
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Name, Image, and Likeness – the Past, the Present, and the Future
July 15, 2022
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Fired After Allegations of NCAA Rules Violations, Former Coach Raises Interesting Argument in Lawsuit
July 15, 2022
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Volleyball Coach’s Quick Departure at Grambling Leads to Chaos, Potential Litigation
July 15, 2022
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U.S. Department of Education Proposes Amendments to Title IX Regulations
July 15, 2022
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The Race to Unionize in the Esports Industry Heats Up
July 15, 2022
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Dismissed Wrongful Death Suit Against Activision Blizzard Has Some Key Takeaways
July 15, 2022
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Debro Named Ole Miss Associate General Counsel for Athletics
July 15, 2022
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Las Vegas Raiders Announce Sports Lawyer Sandra Douglass Morgan as New President
July 15, 2022
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Major League Baseball Players Association Announces Key Staff Promotions Involving Legal Team
July 15, 2022
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Hogan Lovells Guides Major League Baseball Clubs in Salary Arbitration Proceedings
July 15, 2022
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Attorney Julie Sommer Named President-Elect of Drake Group
July 15, 2022
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Lamar University Hires Lawyer as New Director of Athletics
July 15, 2022
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Some of Lakers’ COVID-Related Insurance Claims Are Dismissed
June 17, 2022
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Arbitration Agreements in Coaching Contracts Do Not Necessarily Cover Discrimination Claims
June 17, 2022
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Court: Parent Was Not Required to Prevent Son from Striking Fellow Youth, Causing Head Injury
June 17, 2022
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Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling for NASCAR Team in Spat over Worker’s Disability
June 17, 2022
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Sixth Circuit Decision Potentially Expands Title IX Liability for K-12 School Districts
June 17, 2022
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Title IX at 50: The Work Continues
June 17, 2022
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If It Doesn’t Move, Kick It… How U.S. Soccer Is Playing Smart Off The Ball
June 17, 2022
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The NFL’s Houston Texans to be Named as Co-Defendant in the Watson Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuits – What It Means
June 17, 2022
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LEAD1 Association Examines the Risks of Legalized Sports Wagering on College Campuses
June 17, 2022
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Marlins General Counsel Ashwin Krishnan Turns an Opportunity into a Career
June 17, 2022
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Another Lawsuit Filed Involving Loot Boxes, This One Against Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
June 17, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Moira O’Connor Discusses Her Experience as Director of Operations at Soldier Field
June 17, 2022
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BAC Sanctions Athlete Vinod Kumar for Two Years for Intentional Misrepresentation
June 17, 2022
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New Study Investigates What is the Matter with White Matter in Student Athletes’ Traumatic Brain Injuries
June 17, 2022
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NCAA-DOD Grand Alliance Conference Provides Updates on Concussion Research
June 17, 2022
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GWU Sports Law Professor Launches EsportsLawShow Podcast
June 17, 2022
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Baily & Glasser Hosts ‘Title IX 50th Anniversary Primer: Time to Sue?’
June 17, 2022
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Hogan Lovells Represents Rob Walton in Deal to Acquire NFL’s Denver Broncos
June 17, 2022
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Blank Rome Welcomes Sports Law Attorney David Moreno to New York Office
June 17, 2022
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Utah Court Dismisses Negligence Claim Against Actress in Case Involving Injury on Ski Slopes
June 3, 2022
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Court Denies Summary Judgment Motions in Case Involving High School Coach Who Sued for Nonrenewal of Contract
June 3, 2022
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US Court of Appeals Recognizes Class Action Status of a Lawsuit Claiming Unequal Treatment in Girls’ Athletics Athletic Programs
June 3, 2022
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Washington v. Bd. of Regents of N.M. State Univ. – Failure to Follow Policy and Procedure Results in Dismissal Being Upheld
June 3, 2022
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Court Gives Partial Win to Employee, Who Alleged Retaliation After She Reported Co-Worker for Having Baseball Meetings on Company Time
June 3, 2022
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Lengthy Minor League Wage Case Tentatively Settled Weeks Before Trial Commenced
June 3, 2022
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Gruden Survives the NFL’s Motion to Dismiss, But It is a Long Way to the End Zone
June 3, 2022
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The Legal Landscape for Athlete Mental Health: A Q&A with Attorney Sharon Masling
June 3, 2022
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Health Consequences of Legalized Sports Betting: A Growing National Concern
June 3, 2022
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Mother of 6-Year-Old Hit by Errant Baseball Sues LA Angels, Expert Weighs In
June 3, 2022
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Texas High School Coaches Association to Provide NIL Educational Services to Coaches, Administrators to Help Student-Athletes
June 3, 2022
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The Rise of Legalized Sports Gambling: Sports Lawyer Michelle Cohen Moderates NYU Sports Law Colloquium Panel
June 3, 2022
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More on Sports Lawyers Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij Arrival at Sidley
June 3, 2022
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Indiana Bans Transgender Girls from Playing on Their Schools’ Girls Sports Teams
June 3, 2022
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Concussion Worse If Fighters Rapidly Cut Weight Before Boxing and MMA Matches
June 3, 2022
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Dutch Football Coach Emerges with Successful Ruling in Case Against Former Employer
June 3, 2022
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Webinar Explores the Current and Future Landscape of NIL in Illinois College Athletics and Beyond
June 3, 2022
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Hackney Publications Introduces Tools that Make Sports Litigation Alert a Powerful Resource in the Sports Law Classroom
June 3, 2022
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School District May Be Liable for Negligence Independent of Coaches’ Vicarious Liability
May 20, 2022
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Claim of Title IX violation for Eliminating Men’s Gymnastics Denied by Federal Court
May 20, 2022
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Basketball Player’s Products Liability Claim Against Nike Falls Short
May 20, 2022
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Court Grants Summary Judgement for Amusement Park in Slip and Fall Case
May 20, 2022
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Tennessee Court of Appeals Deals Final Blow to Initiative that Would Have Created Another Arena in Memphis
May 20, 2022
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Coach Marlene Stollings’ ‘Request’ for Reinstatement as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Texas Tech is Granted – Well, Almost
May 20, 2022
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Diagnosing CTE in the Living—Researchers and the Medical Community Inch Closer to the Goal Line
May 20, 2022
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Examining Non-Binary and Transgender Advancements from the Perspective of a Non-Binary Athlete and Activist
May 20, 2022
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Horse Doping Drug Supplier Convicted in Manhattan Federal Court
May 20, 2022
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Trailblazing Labor Contracts End U.S. Women’s Soccer Players’ Equal Pay Lawsuit
May 20, 2022
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Everything You Need to Know about the NIL and International College Athlete Issue
May 20, 2022
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Grizzlies’ Zach Kleiman, a Sports Lawyer, wins 2021-22 NBA Executive of the Year Award
May 20, 2022
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Veteran Sports Lawyers Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij Join Sidley
May 20, 2022
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An Interview with a Sports Law Attorney: Lacey Mencl, Associate Attorney for the National Women’s Soccer League
May 20, 2022
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Hogan Lovells Helps USA Rugby in Its Successful Effort to Bring the World Rugby Cup to the United States.
May 20, 2022
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Gross McGinley Lawyers Form Sports Law practice
May 20, 2022
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Two Key Employers Takeaways from Professional Sport’s Continued Adoption of Crypto and Blockchain Technology
May 20, 2022
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Appeals Court: Judge Failed to Consider Evidence in Case Involving Cycling Accident and Concussion
May 6, 2022
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Cleveland Browns Fan Sues Goodell, Unsuccessfully
May 6, 2022
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Nothing Left to Assume: California Court of Appeal sides with El Dorado Union High School District in High School Football Player’s Request for Damages
May 6, 2022
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Allegations Concerning a Pattern of Abusive Conduct Are Enough to Survive a Motion to Dismiss
May 6, 2022
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Fifth Circuit Affirms Magistrate Judge’s Dismal of Parents’ Constitutional Law Claim in Concussion Case
May 6, 2022
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Avoiding Liability in Sports-Related Sweepstakes and Contests
May 6, 2022
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Use of School Colors Poses yet Another Potential Legal Issue on NIL Landscape
May 6, 2022
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Former Professional Athlete, Now Financial Advisor, Shares Insights About Working with Athletes and Executives in the Sports Industry
May 6, 2022
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NIL Opportunities and the Impact on Student-Athletes Entering the NCAA’s ‘Transfer Portal’
May 6, 2022
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Lewis Brisbois Strengthens National Sports Law Practice with Hire of Clifton; Jackson Lewis Names Paul Kelly as Chair of Practice Group in Clifton’s Absence
May 6, 2022
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Looking Back at Cannabis for the Way Forward in Name, Image and Likeness
May 6, 2022
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Female Athletes Add Unequal Treatment, Retaliation Claims to Title IX Sex Discrimination Class Action Against San Diego State University
May 6, 2022
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Blackhawks Name Attorney Jeff Greenberg Associate General Manager
May 6, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Joins Furman Athletics Staff as Director of Compliance
May 6, 2022
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Diamond Sports Announces Addition of Sports Lawyer to Board of Managers
May 6, 2022
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Off-Duty Police Officer Escort Is Not an Employee of the Visiting Team
April 22, 2022
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Thomas V. Auburn University: Was Racism Behind Academic Advisor’s Dismissal?
April 22, 2022
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Key Holding Centers Around Number of Times Student-Athletes Are ‘Counted’
April 22, 2022
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Hernandez v. Office of the Comm’r of Baseball – Protecting Court Orders from Reevaluation Without Proper Justification
April 22, 2022
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English High Court Needs No Added Time to Award Damages to Premier League over Distribution Agreement
April 22, 2022
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Why the NCAA’s (very tardy) NIL Guidance Might Not Matter to the Future of NIL, But Will Underscore the Uncertain Future of the NCAA
April 22, 2022
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In Latest Chapter of NFL Concussion Litigation Saga, NFL Fights with Its Insurers—and Its Insurers Fight Among Themselves—Over $1 Billion in Coverage
April 22, 2022
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Nona Lee Leaves Diamondbacks to Pursue Passion, Caleb Jay Promoted to Vice President and General Counsel
April 22, 2022
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What the Future Holds for Esports Gambling
April 22, 2022
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Workers at Vodeo Games Created Vodeo Workers United, the First Officially Recognized Video Game Company Union in the United States
April 22, 2022
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Alabama Repeals State NIL Law Less Than a Year After Passage
April 22, 2022
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Is Youth Football Safe? Recent Study Suggests It Might Not Be as Dangerous as we Once Thought
April 22, 2022
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LHSAA Allows Student-Athletes to Receive NIL Benefits; Partners With Eccker Sports to Provide Required NIL Educational Services Throughout the State
April 22, 2022
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WWE® Names Elisebeth Collins General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
April 22, 2022
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Axelrod Promoted to Deputy General Counsel of Eagles
April 22, 2022
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NHLPA Releases Results from Independent Review in Kyle Bush Case: No Individual Wrongdoing or Institutional Failures of Policy or Procedure
April 22, 2022
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Greenspoon Marder Expands Entertainment & Sports Practice with Addition of Partner Ahmand R. Johnson in Miami
April 22, 2022
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California Appellate Court Rejects ‘The Baseball Rule’ in Foul Ball Injury Case
April 8, 2022
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Richard Dent et al v. NFL: The Litigation Continues
April 8, 2022
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Daily Fantasy Sports Found Constitutional in New York
April 8, 2022
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Dutch Football Coach Prevails Against Former Employer in Case Involving Force Majeure Defence During Covid-19
April 8, 2022
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Skater Can’t Land Lanham Act Complaint Against Video Game
April 8, 2022
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After Career Ending Injuries, Former UCLA Bruins Football Player Settles with NCAA
April 8, 2022
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Termination of Athlete Endorsement Contract under Morals Clause: Event Study Analysis of Social Activism and Incidents of Moral Turpitude
April 8, 2022
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Professors Examine Esports and Title IX at SRLA Conference
April 8, 2022
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Activision Blizzard’s Multi-Million Dollar Harassment Settlement in Flux; Will the Appellate Court Allow Third-Party Intervention?
April 8, 2022
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Big Ten Conference Appoints Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
April 8, 2022
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Organizations Takes Sides in Case Before Supreme Court Involving High School Coach Who Prayed After Game
April 8, 2022
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Champion Women, Others Sued for $250 million by Coach Banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for Sexually Abusing Underage Athletes, Seeks Help
April 8, 2022
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‘Diversity Coach’ Opines on Why There Are So Few NFL Coaches & Managers
April 8, 2022
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CSRI Awards Professor Ellen J. Staurowsky wins Sonny Vaccaro Impact Award
April 8, 2022
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Texas Rangers General Counsel Leaves Post to Join New York Mets
April 8, 2022
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Celebration of Life for Sports Business Professor Jim Riordan Set for April 28
April 8, 2022
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Gabelli School of Business Announces Launch of Sports Business Initiative
April 8, 2022
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High School Concussion Case Filed Decades Too Late
March 25, 2022
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Title IX Sex Discrimination & Negligence Lawsuit Against Fargo Public School District & the Board of Education Partially Dismissed
March 25, 2022
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Ruling Highlights Difficulty Student-Athletes Have when It Comes to Cashing in on a Promise of a College or University
March 25, 2022
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Apple Wins Big with Dismissal of Loot Box Case
March 25, 2022
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Federal District Judge Sweeps ‘Broomstick Hazing Case’ Under the Rug by Granting School District’s Motion to Dismiss
March 25, 2022
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Baylor University ‘Heading’ to Federal Court After Former Female Soccer Player Suffers Multiple Traumatic Brain Injuries
March 25, 2022
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Proposed California Bill Would Give Minor League Baseball Players More Control Over Their Name, Image & Likeness
March 25, 2022
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Navigating the Sports Biometrics Boom
March 25, 2022
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Professor Sights Shocking Behavior at the Gymnastics World Cup Series
March 25, 2022
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Preparing For a Potential Future with College Athletes as Employees
March 25, 2022
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Discovery Heats Up in Wrongful Death Litigation Involving AEDs and High School Athlete
March 25, 2022
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University of San Francisco Baseball Players Sue NCAA and School for Failure to Protect Them from Sexual Misconduct by Coaches
March 25, 2022
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Upcoming Esports Conferences Right Around the Corner
March 25, 2022
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University of Miami Set to Host Global Entertainment & Sports Law + Industry Conference April 7-8
March 25, 2022
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Cadwalader Adds Sports Lawyer Helen Maher
March 25, 2022
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National Women’s Soccer League Names Sports Lawyer Jessica Berman Its Next Commissioner
March 25, 2022
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SRLA Presents Annual Awards to Sports Law Faculty at Annual Conference
March 25, 2022
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Bearby Promoted to Top Legal Post at NCAA
March 25, 2022
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Blank Rome’s Gervais Recognized in Women We Admire’s Top 100 Women Leaders of Tampa
March 25, 2022
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Basketball Ticket Holder is Run Over, Sues, and Is Tossed from Court
March 11, 2022
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Court Rules on Case Involving Errant Punt and Fan at NFL Game
March 11, 2022
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College Wrestling Coach Quits, Sues, and Loses
March 11, 2022
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Dismissal of Overgrowth Developer Wolfire Games Antitrust lawsuit against Valve
March 11, 2022
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Eighth Circuit Reverses District Court and Its Finding that University Violated Title IX
March 11, 2022
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FIFA Gives Russian Soccer the Red Card
March 11, 2022
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Proactive Steps in Dealing with Gender Discrimination in College Athletics
March 11, 2022
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Sports Lawyer Examines Workplace Culture Issues in Sports
March 11, 2022
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An Overview of the CAS Ad Hoc Division Decisions from the 2022 Beijing Olympics – PART II
March 11, 2022
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Department of Education Takes First Step Toward Release of Proposed Amendments to Title IX Regulations
March 11, 2022
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Sports Law Professor Steve Derian Discusses His Teaching Practice at UCLA School of Law
March 11, 2022
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Australian Football League Takes Fire Over Past Concussion Practices
March 11, 2022
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Maryland Introduces Legislation Authorizing High School Student-Athletes to Profit from Name, Image, and Likeness Rights
March 11, 2022
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Hackney Publications Recognizes Sports Law Profession with Second Annual ‘100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About’ Portal
March 11, 2022
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LPGA Attorney Promoted to Senior Corporate Counsel
March 11, 2022
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King’s College Teams Up With Spry To Help Manage Compliance and Education
March 11, 2022
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Georgia Tech Athletics Adds Senior Counsel
March 11, 2022
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Cheesecake Maker’s Sues Sacramento Sports Teams in Ticket Dispute
February 25, 2022
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Mount Everest Guide Cleared of Charges of Fraud and Breach of Contract
February 25, 2022
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Third Circuit Expands Liability for Colleges & Universities in Title IX Decision
February 25, 2022
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New Jersey Court Finds that While a Parent Cannot Sign Away a Minor’s Right to Sue, They Can Sign a Stipulation that a Minor Arbitrate Claims
February 25, 2022
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Court’s Decision Represents a Warning for Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile Cheaters
February 25, 2022
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Sweets Are Bad for You…Don’t Jay Walk…Don’t Rush the Field – How Incentives to Change Crowd Behavior Have Often Failed
February 25, 2022
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Zeke Wilson’s §1983 Case Shows How Discrimination Comes in Various Forms
February 25, 2022
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NIL Activities Leave NCAA in a Tricky Spot
February 25, 2022
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Tightening the Reins on Doping in Horseracing
February 25, 2022
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PART I – An Overview of the CAS Ad Hoc Division Decisions from the 2022 Beijing Olympics
February 25, 2022
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Opinion – Esports Needs Independent Economic Impact Studies, Unions, and Transparency Regulations
February 25, 2022
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Professor: Flores Lawsuit Highlights Lack of Diversity Among Coaches, Leadership in Professional Sports
February 25, 2022
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NFL Names Cynthia C. Hogan Senior Advisor to the Commissioner
February 25, 2022
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Willkie Adds Sports Lawyer Jared Bartie to New York Office
February 25, 2022
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Porter Joins Vela Wood to Lead Firm’s Sports Practice
February 25, 2022
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Kumke Named Associate Commissioner of Governance, Compliance and Legal Strategies for Horizon League
February 25, 2022
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La’el Collins v. NFL, et al – A case illustrating the extreme deference given to arbitral awards issued under Collective Bargaining Agreements
February 11, 2022
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Twins Secure Legal Victory After Showing Legitimate, Nondiscriminatory Reason for Not Renewing Scout’s Contract in Age Discrimination Case
February 11, 2022
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Successful, But Slandered, High School Coach’s Lawsuit Against School District Will Go Forward
February 11, 2022
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High School AD Cannot Prove Hostile Employment Actions by School Board, Loses Job
February 11, 2022
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S. B. v. Minn. State High Sch. League – Player’s Misconduct Actions Lead to Missed Memories
February 11, 2022
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Dan Rooney and Brian Flores, Two Men Now Linked Together Forever as Part of NFL History
February 11, 2022
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Sports Lawyer/Agent David Moreno Weighs in on Flores Lawsuit, Puts It in Context
February 11, 2022
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Terminated ASU Women’s Lacrosse Coach Files Retaliation and Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
February 11, 2022
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Carfagna, McMillen Offer Insights into Current Legal Developments in Collegiate Athletics
February 11, 2022
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Cybersecurity Expert Assesses Whether There is a Threat at the Beijing Olympics and Future Games
February 11, 2022
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Provision Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Draws Fans, Foes
February 11, 2022
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Proposed Iowa Bill Continues Efforts to Reclassify Student-Athletes as Employees
February 11, 2022
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NCAA Compliance Professional Mullins Has What It Takes to Run a Clean Program
February 11, 2022
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International Olympic Committee pays tribute to long-time Director General and Sports Lawyer François Carrard
February 11, 2022
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Hogan Lovells Guides NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Owner Jeffrey Vinik in Groundbreaking Private Equity Investment
February 11, 2022
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Akerman’s LaKeisha Marsh Named Adjunct Sports Law Professor
February 11, 2022
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PSU Athletics Integrity Officer Robert Boland Steps Away to Devote Time to Sports Law, Teaching
February 11, 2022
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What Florida Schools Need to Know as High School Student-Athletes Seek NIL Compensation
February 11, 2022
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Case Sends Message that Plaintiffs Will Travel to Sue Sporting Goods Manufacturers
January 28, 2022
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Law Firms Battle Over NFL-Concussion Litigation Proceeds
January 28, 2022
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High School Athlete Fails in Bid to Get Immediate Eligibility after Transferring from Previous School Because of Friction with Old Coach
January 28, 2022
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University of Northern Colorado Fumbles on Due Process in Hearing Involving Football Player and Gun Possession
January 28, 2022
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Appeals Court Reverses Ruling for FieldTurf in Warranty Dispute; Finds School District Did Not Abide by Warranty Terms
January 28, 2022
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Fan May Lack Standing to Force the Giants and Jets to (Re)Locate Back to New York
January 28, 2022
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PUBG vs Free Fire, Apple, and Google: A Legal Battle Royale
January 28, 2022
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Judge’s Decision Puts the Focus on Doping in Horseracing
January 28, 2022
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Convertino Discusses Insurance Trends in the Sports Industry and What the Future Holds
January 28, 2022
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University of Connecticut Loses Termination Arbitration with Former Coach
January 28, 2022
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Esports Investment and Deal Activity on the Rise in 2022 as Many Call for Industry Regulation, Fourth Annual Esports Survey Finds
January 28, 2022
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After Success on the Basketball Court, Marisa Coleman Leads the Charge in Bringing Sports Betting to Maryland
January 28, 2022
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Washington Football Team Promotes Mali Friedman to Chief Legal Officer
January 28, 2022
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Ifrah Law Taps A.J. Collins as an Associate, Strengthening Its Sports Law Team
January 28, 2022
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NCAA Alters Transgender Policy
January 28, 2022
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ALC Announces Deals with Collectives Involving NIL
January 28, 2022
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Aldrich v. NCAA—Further Procedural Hurdles Prevent Former Student-Athlete Sex Abuse Victims from Successfully Filing Suit against the NCAA
January 14, 2022
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Two High School Hockey Players’ First Amendment Defense to Cyberbullying Iced by the First Circuit Court of Appeals
January 14, 2022
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Exculpatory Clauses in New Jersey Recreational Settings: Assumption of Risk May Mean No Reward
January 14, 2022
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Plaintiff in NFL Concussion Case Losses Appeal
January 14, 2022
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No High Score for Atari in IP Trial against E-Commerce Marketplace
January 14, 2022
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States Focus on Diversity in Sports Betting
January 14, 2022
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Morgan Lewis Partner Discusses NFTs, and How They Intersect with the Sports Industry
January 14, 2022
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How Mediation Can Help Resolve Esports Disputes
January 14, 2022
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NCAA Labels Oklahoma State University’s Reaction to Committee’s Decision ‘Unacceptable’
January 14, 2022
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Tulane Sports Law Expert Gabe Feldman Examines Current Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics
January 14, 2022
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Arbitration and Regulations Governing Players/Agents – an Excerpt from Darren Heitner’s Book
January 14, 2022
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New Allegations Surface Against Former University of South Alabama Volleyball Coach Accused of Sexually Harassing and Sexually, Physically, and Emotionally Abusing Players
January 14, 2022
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Richard Giller Brings Expertise in Insurance Recovery on Behalf of Sports Clients to Greenspoon Marder
January 14, 2022
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Tulane Law School Launches Award Celebrating Black Sports Lawyer and Alum Robert L. Clayton
January 14, 2022
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Herrick Elevates Sports Law Attorney to Partner
January 14, 2022
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Bailey Glasser Elevates Title IX Lawyer Arthur H. Bryant to Partner
January 14, 2022
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Attorney John Tyrrell Set to Speak Before Golf Course Superintendents
January 14, 2022
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