Vol. 12 – 2015

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Professor Examines New York Litigation, and DFS’s Best Chance for Becoming Legal December 25, 2015
Plaintiffs Sue UCSF Chancellor over ‘Illegal Agreement’ with Golden State Warriors that Paved Way for New Arena December 25, 2015
Collegiate Athletics Is Top of Mind at IMG Forum December 25, 2015
Estate of Steve Montador Brings Lawsuit against NHL, but Challenges Remain December 25, 2015
University of Houston Severs Ties with CSC After Fans Are ‘Punched’ and ‘Tackled’; Legal Expert Weighs In December 25, 2015
Deaf Wrestler Sues Michigan High School Athletic Association; Legal Expert Examines Argument December 25, 2015
Something Foul Going On December 25, 2015
Navigating the Path to Buying and Selling Professional Sports Teams December 25, 2015
Court Relies on Assumption of Risk to Grant Summary Judgment in Go-Kart Case December 25, 2015
Fifth Circuit Shows Little Sympathy to Athletic Director, Who Was Arrested for Prostitution December 25, 2015
School District Loses Immunity Protection Because Stunt during Pep Rally Was not an Athletic Event December 25, 2015
District Court Finds CBA Inapplicable, Remanding Kicker’s MRSA Claim to State Court December 25, 2015
Who Guards the Guardians? Todd McNair v. NCAA Resumed December 25, 2015
California Court of Appeal Denies Donald Sterling’s Bid to Reclaim Ownership of the Clippers December 25, 2015
Bucknell University Responds to Eric Harris Concussion Lawsuit December 11, 2015
Cowboys in Court: How Anticompetitive Actions by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Have Led to Legal Challenges by the World’s Top Competitors December 11, 2015
USTA Returns Serve in Genie Bouchard Concussion Lawsuit December 11, 2015
Facing-Off in the National Hockey League Concussion Class Action December 11, 2015
Playing Offense on Website Accessibility December 11, 2015
Playing Offense on Website Accessibility December 11, 2015
Legal Analysis — Daily Fantasy Sports Leagues Are Facing Opposition from Multiple Sources December 11, 2015
A Scalper Fights to Retain Its Market Share in Stubhub, Inc. v. Golden State Warriors, LLC, and Ticketmaster, LLC December 11, 2015
Failure to Comply with Government Claims Act Dooms Student Athlete’s Appeal December 11, 2015
Student Athlete Fails in Bid to Use NCAA Bylaw to Squelch Implied Consent December 11, 2015
Missouri Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Former Kansas City Chiefs Employee in Age Discrimination Case December 11, 2015
Sponsorship Deal Spins Off the Race Track and Costs Millions: VICI Racing, LLC v. T-Mobile USA, Inc. December 11, 2015
Court Denies Appeal of Parent in Case Involving Accommodations for Multiple Concussions December 11, 2015
The Potential Role of the U.S. Department of Education in Reforming Due Process in the NCAA November 27, 2015
An Excerpt from a Book Examining Ethics and the Sports Agent November 27, 2015
Transgender Locker Room Policy Eludes School District Facing Government Sanctions under Title IX November 27, 2015
Transgender Locker Room Policy Eludes School District Facing Government Sanctions under Title IX November 27, 2015
Would OSHA ‘Punt’ on Inspecting an NFL team? November 27, 2015
Would OSHA ‘Punt’ on Inspecting an NFL team? November 27, 2015
Drexel University Plays Host to College Athletes’ Rights & Empowerment Conference November 27, 2015
Drexel University Plays Host to College Athletes’ Rights & Empowerment Conference November 27, 2015
Texas A&M Sues Indianapolis Colts to Prevent Its Use of ‘12th Man’ Mark November 27, 2015
Liability on the Ski Slopes: Recent Rulings May Signal Changes November 27, 2015
New York and Massachusetts Attorneys General Take On Fantasy Sports, Eyeing Lost Revenues November 27, 2015
Court Dismisses Part of Jilted Agent’s Claim Against International Player November 27, 2015
Court Denies Youth Football Association’s Bid to Dismiss ADA Suit November 27, 2015
Coach’s Claim of Gender Discrimination Survives Motion to Dismiss November 27, 2015
Coach’s Claim of Gender Discrimination Survives Motion to Dismiss November 27, 2015
Youth Soccer Player’s Claim Dismissed Based on Assumption of Risk November 27, 2015
Judge Dismisses First Class Action Lawsuit Against State High School Association For Concussions November 27, 2015
US Soccer, Others Reach Settlement with Plaintiffs in Litigation Involving Concussions November 13, 2015
Henry Smokler Named General Counsel for the PGA of America November 13, 2015
Coach Considering Suing Auburn for Wrongful Termination November 13, 2015
Former Women’s Hockey Coach Sues Quinnipiac University for Wrongful Termination November 13, 2015
Parents Appeal the Dismissal of Concussion Lawsuit Involving Son November 13, 2015
African-American Male Student Seeks Relief for Racial and Sex Discrimination against The University of Notre Dame and Former Employee November 13, 2015
Sports Lawyer Joe D’Antonio Talks About His Successful Career as an NCAA Compliance Professional November 13, 2015
Sports Lawyer Joe D’Antonio Talks About His Successful Career as an NCAA Compliance Professional November 13, 2015
Football Player Challenges NCAA’s Transfer and Scholarship Rules in Antitrust Lawsuit; Sports Law Expert Believes More Lawsuits Could Follow November 13, 2015
Football Player Challenges NCAA’s Transfer and Scholarship Rules in Antitrust Lawsuit; Sports Law Expert Believes More Lawsuits Could Follow November 13, 2015
Judge Leaves Door Open for Parents of Football Player, Who Sued after Son Was Injured in Drill November 13, 2015
Judge Leaves Door Open for Parents of Football Player, Who Sued after Son Was Injured in Drill November 13, 2015
California Court of Appeal Keeps Them Guessing When It Comes to Workers Comp November 13, 2015
California Court of Appeal Keeps Them Guessing When It Comes to Workers Comp November 13, 2015
Judge Sides with OHSAA in ADA Dispute Involving Student Athlete November 13, 2015
Judge Sides with OHSAA in ADA Dispute Involving Student Athlete November 13, 2015
Court Dismisses Discrimination Claim Brought by Student Athlete with Dyslexia November 13, 2015
Court Dismisses Discrimination Claim Brought by Student Athlete with Dyslexia November 13, 2015
Minor League Players Granted Conditional Class Certification in Wage Suit October 30, 2015
Minor League Players Granted Conditional Class Certification in Wage Suit October 30, 2015
IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum and Its All-Star Cast Set for December 9-11 October 30, 2015
IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum and Its All-Star Cast Set for December 9-11 October 30, 2015
Hagens Berman Files Amended Lawsuit against MLB’s Commissioner and the 30 MLB Teams on Behalf of Baseball Fans at Risk of Injury from Foul Balls and Bats October 30, 2015
Hagens Berman Files Amended Lawsuit against MLB’s Commissioner and the 30 MLB Teams on Behalf of Baseball Fans at Risk of Injury from Foul Balls and Bats October 30, 2015
University of Minnesota Athletics Awash in Sexual Harassment Controversy October 30, 2015
University of Minnesota Athletics Awash in Sexual Harassment Controversy October 30, 2015
Former High School Football Player Sues School District after Coaches Re-Insert Him in Game October 30, 2015
Former High School Football Player Sues School District after Coaches Re-Insert Him in Game October 30, 2015
Tennis Star Eugenie Bouchard Sues Operators of the U.S. Open for Accident that Resulted in Head Injury October 30, 2015
Tennis Star Eugenie Bouchard Sues Operators of the U.S. Open for Accident that Resulted in Head Injury October 30, 2015
The Bucks Stop Here: Lawsuit Filed Against the Milwaukee Bucks for Depriving Its Cheerleaders of Earned and Legally Required Compensation October 30, 2015
The Bucks Stop Here: Lawsuit Filed Against the Milwaukee Bucks for Depriving Its Cheerleaders of Earned and Legally Required Compensation October 30, 2015
Wearable Technology in Professional Sports: Big Money, Big Data, Big Problems? October 30, 2015
Wearable Technology in Professional Sports: Big Money, Big Data, Big Problems? October 30, 2015
DraftKings Releases Findings of Greenberg Traurig Investigation into Incident Involving DraftKings Employee October 30, 2015
DraftKings Releases Findings of Greenberg Traurig Investigation into Incident Involving DraftKings Employee October 30, 2015
Despite Frenetic Regulatory Scrutiny, Fantasy Sports Should Have a Legal Path Forward October 30, 2015
Despite Frenetic Regulatory Scrutiny, Fantasy Sports Should Have a Legal Path Forward October 30, 2015
Golden State, Golden Payments October 30, 2015
Golden State, Golden Payments October 30, 2015
Court Declines to Reconsider University of Maryland’s Arguments in ADA Case October 30, 2015
Court Declines to Reconsider University of Maryland’s Arguments in ADA Case October 30, 2015
Court: Concussed Plaintiff Must Exhaust Administrative Remedies Before Making Accommodation Claim October 30, 2015
Court: Concussed Plaintiff Must Exhaust Administrative Remedies Before Making Accommodation Claim October 30, 2015
NFL Secures a Rare Legal Victory in Minnesota, in Firearm Case October 30, 2015
NFL Secures a Rare Legal Victory in Minnesota, in Firearm Case October 30, 2015
Court Provides Modest Victory to Football Player, Who Claimed He Was Wrongly Accused of Rape October 30, 2015
Court Provides Modest Victory to Football Player, Who Claimed He Was Wrongly Accused of Rape October 30, 2015
‘Insider Trading’ in Daily Fantasy Football? Or Just Agency Law Breach of Duty? October 16, 2015
‘Insider Trading’ in Daily Fantasy Football? Or Just Agency Law Breach of Duty? October 16, 2015
Analyzing the Latest Developments in the Fantasy Sports Industry October 16, 2015
Governor Jerry Brown’s Veto Draws the Ire of President of California Athletic Trainers’ Association October 16, 2015
Kountze Independent School District: When Does Censorship Cross the Line? October 16, 2015
For the ‘Rules are Rules’ Crowd — The Leonard Fournette Case October 16, 2015
A Professional Athlete’s Charitable Liability Coverages — Is Your Client Exposed? October 16, 2015
Former Western Kentucky University Swimmer Sues over Alleged Hazing, or Was it Bullying? Expert Examines the Question October 16, 2015
Reporting from the Sidelines of the ABA’s Annual Sports Law Forum — The Business of Being Team Counsel October 16, 2015
Ex-Prep Football Player Can Seek Punitive Damages in Lawsuit against Teammate, Judge Rules October 16, 2015
Federal Judge Remands Trademark Case Involving Sports Agency to State Court October 16, 2015
Broker Ruled Safe from Claim for Injuries Suffered at Baseball Game October 16, 2015
Court Deals Blow to School District in Case Involving Jilted Coach October 16, 2015
Court Closes the Door on Former High School Player’s Claim, Dismissing with Prejudice October 16, 2015
Wickline Case Set to Go to Trial after Latest Ruling October 2, 2015
The Principles in the ADA and College Football Collide for a Win-Win October 2, 2015
Concussed Football Player Claims High School, Coach Didn’t Follow Louisiana Youth Concussion Act October 2, 2015
Cancer and Synthetic Turf; Concussion Crisis Redux? October 2, 2015
NASL Alleges US Soccer’s Proposed Rule Changes Violate Antitrust Law October 2, 2015
Massachusetts Investigates the Legality of Draft Kings October 2, 2015
Younger than Many of his Employer’s Players, Arizona Coyotes General Counsel Talks about His Fast Rise October 2, 2015
Former Student Athlete Sues Bucknell over Concussion October 2, 2015
‘I Got 5 On It’: UFC Fighter’s Suspension for a Positive Marijuana Test Reeks of Controversy October 2, 2015
Court Sides with Boosters in Legal Battle with University of South Carolina over Parking Spaces October 2, 2015
Seventh Circuit: Federal Hockey League Made Its Own Bed, Must Suffer Consequences October 2, 2015
Will the Third Courthouse Provide the Charm in Case Involving Use of Volunteers in Concession Stands? October 2, 2015
Federal Judge Dismisses Claim from Jilted Sports Agent October 2, 2015
Court Rules for Riddell in Consumer Fraud Case after Reconsidering Original Decision October 2, 2015
Ninth Circuit Holds NCAA Subject to Antitrust Scrutiny, but Vacates Injunction Allowing Deferred Compensation To College Athletes October 2, 2015
Baylor, Sexual Assault, & Title IX: Part II September 18, 2015
Judge Forces Towson University to Allow Player Who Had Liver Transplant to Return to Football Team September 18, 2015
Title IX Claim Falls Short at University of Tulsa September 18, 2015
NFL’s Hiring Practices Get a Significant Thumbs Up for The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport September 18, 2015
New York Is a Fighting State; Or Is It? September 18, 2015
Court Sends a Message to Riddell and other Sporting Goods Manufacturers September 18, 2015
The Family of Hall of Famer Junior Seau vs. the NFL September 18, 2015
Former College Football Player Sues US Berkley and Individual Defendants for Negligence September 18, 2015
A Simple Golf Cart Injury? Not When It’s Time To Sue September 18, 2015
Federal Judge Finds Coach’s Constitutional Claims Are Precluded September 18, 2015
Do Not Mess with Michael Jordan and His Right of Publicity September 18, 2015
Federal Court Dismisses Claims by BMX Rider for More Money from Sponsor September 18, 2015
Attorneys Submit Amicus Brief in the NFL Concussion Litigation September 4, 2015
Planning by Coaches and Trainers is Key to Preventing Heat-Related Injuries on the Playing Field September 4, 2015
Leading Sports Attorney Steven Olenick Joins Loeb & Loeb in NY September 4, 2015
Caitlyn on the Track: Athletics, Title IX, and the Transgender Community September 4, 2015
Concussion Lawsuit against School District Centers on Lack of Medical Staff at Freshman Game September 4, 2015
Drones and Sports: A Brief Overview September 4, 2015
Golf Industry and Hunting/Fishing Enthusiasts at Odds over Judge’s Decision to Block New Rule Expanding the Federal Government’s Power under Clean Water Act September 4, 2015
Baylor University, Sexual Assault, & Title IX Vulnerabilities: Part I September 4, 2015
Judge Deals Setback to NHL in Discovery Dispute Involving Concussion Litigation September 4, 2015
Federal Court Denies Florida State’s Motion to Dismiss Title IX Lawsuit Brought by Jameis Winston’s Accuser September 4, 2015
Appeals Court Affirms LSU’s Motion to Dismiss Ex-Coach’s Race Discrimination Claim September 4, 2015
LMRA Preempts Former NFL Players’ Claims against Union September 4, 2015
Texas Appeals Court Looks to Federal Case Law in Acquitting Mom Who Taped Coach’s Speeches in Wiretap Statute Case September 4, 2015
Court Dismisses Texas A&M Fan’s Claim Concerning Increased Costs at Revamped Kyle Field August 21, 2015
Herrick Strengthens Its Sports Law Group with the Addition of Jared Bartie August 21, 2015
Use vs. Registration: Do the Limitations of Trademark Law Temper the REDSKINS® Opponents’ Victory? August 21, 2015
Former Dolphins Offensive Line Coach Sues Attorney Ted Wells for Defamation In Relation to Jonathan Martin Investigation August 21, 2015
University of Hawaii Sues Former Basketball Coach Seeking to Avoid Payment of Liquidated Damages August 21, 2015
Cheerleader Fails to Clear Gross Negligence Standard in Concussion Case August 21, 2015
The Team’s Name, the Government’s Speech: “Redskins” Trademark Registrations Remain Cancelled August 21, 2015
Court Rules that Youth Football League’s Claim against Riddell Can Continue August 21, 2015
A Game of Drones August 21, 2015
Federal Court Blocks Basketball Official Again in Discrimination Case August 21, 2015
Tim Epstein Switches Firms, to Lead Sports Law Practice at Duggan Bertsch August 21, 2015
An Analysis of the NLRB’s Recent Decision Affecting College Athletes and their Status as Employees August 21, 2015
Plaintiffs Take a Swing at MLB over Injuries from Batted Foul Balls and Splintered Bats August 7, 2015
When Social Media and Sports Law Collide August 7, 2015
Uniform Law Commission Approves Changes to Uniform Athlete Agents Act August 7, 2015
King Ready to Step into New Role with Southeastern Conference August 7, 2015
The NCAA and Its Insurers Are Fighting Over Coverage for Concussion Lawsuits August 7, 2015
Columbia University Sports Management Graduate Program Offers New Companion Degree in Global Sports Law August 7, 2015
College Volleyball Coach ‘Serves’ Jesus August 7, 2015
Sports Law Expert takes a Closer Look at $200 Million Concussion Lawsuit against the CFL August 7, 2015
USTA Aces Misclassification Case before Second Circuit August 7, 2015
Washington Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal in Foul Ball Case August 7, 2015
Federal Judge Delivers a Victory to Soccer Organizations August 7, 2015
State Court Dismisses Claims Brought by New York Islanders Ticketholders August 7, 2015
Kansas Supreme Court: High School Athlete Gets Insurance Coverage, Even Though Traveling in Private Vehicle August 7, 2015
Focus of University of Illinois Concussion Lawsuit Is Whether Defendants Followed Protocol July 24, 2015
Moorad Center for Sports Law at Villanova University Law School Hires School’s Athletic Director to Fill out Team July 24, 2015
New California Law Could be a Boon for Cheerleaders July 24, 2015
Threat of Tim Tebow Act in Alabama Sparks Action from AHSAA July 24, 2015
NCAA Changes Course, Proposes Rule Allowing Players to Reject NBA and Return to School July 24, 2015
Professors Get Creative in Using Sports Litigation Alert in the Classroom July 24, 2015
Sports Law Attorney Ed Schauder Talks about the Importance of Morals Clauses in Exclusive Interview July 24, 2015
Cheerleader Sues after Performing Stunt that Led to Concussion July 24, 2015
Court Rules on Jurisdictional Question in Senne July 24, 2015
Big Pay Day for Ed O’Bannon’s Lawyers July 24, 2015
Mississippi Supreme Court Sides with Student Athlete in Eligibility Dispute July 24, 2015
Ohio Court Reinstates Concussion Lawsuit against Bowling Green State University July 24, 2015
Assistant Coach Shoots Air Ball in Title VII Suit against University, Former AD July 24, 2015
Appeals Court Hands Illinois High School Association a Defeat in International Student Athlete Case July 24, 2015
Key Findings from the CAS” Doping Cases June 26, 2015
Long Brings NCAA Compliance Practice to Houston Law Firm June 26, 2015
Ex-Players Denied in Likeness Suits, Against Networks, Licensing Companies and Conferences June 26, 2015
Insurers and Insureds Could be at Odds over Sports Concussion Lawsuits June 26, 2015
Raiders Secure Victory as Appeals Court Requires Assistant to Arbitrate June 26, 2015
Leading Off: Splintered Bats and the Risk They Pose to Fans June 26, 2015
Shut Up and Play Ball! — The Viability of First Amendment Claims against University-Imposed Social Media Restrictions for Student Athletes June 26, 2015
Missouri Supreme Court Orders Rams Equipment Manager, Claiming Age Discrimination, to Submit to Arbitration June 26, 2015
Gibson Dunn Sees Opportunity, Launches a Sports Law Practice Group June 26, 2015
Time for Action on NCAA Reform is Upon Us June 26, 2015
Mother Files Wrongful Death Suit against Obstacle Racing Organization June 26, 2015
Sports Lawyer Paul Greene Recognized as One of Nation’s Top 50 June 26, 2015
Rigged Game: The Florida Supreme Court’s Decision in Plancher and the Abuse of Sovereign Immunity in Sports Law June 26, 2015
Appeals Court Won’t Budge on New Jersey Prep Football Cheating Scandal, Leaving Title Vacant June 26, 2015
Show Jumping League Files Complaint against the Federation Equestre Internationale over Anti-Competitive Exclusivity Clause June 12, 2015
NCPA Steps in to Controversy Involving University of Illinois Football Coach June 12, 2015
Antitrust Exemption for Collegiate Athletics Gains Momentum June 12, 2015
The NCAA and Transgender Student-Athlete Participation June 12, 2015
Choosing College Victories Over College Women — a Troubling Trend? June 12, 2015
NCAA Concussion Lawsuits — a Plea for Strict Liability June 12, 2015
Former Justice Stevens Shares Insights about Baseball and Antitrust and other Topics at Sports Lawyers Association Conference June 12, 2015
Chief Judge Dismisses Claim the Soccer Organizations are Culpable for Concussions June 12, 2015
State Court Judge Tosses Lawsuit against University of Louisville, Charlie Strong June 12, 2015
Court Holds Insurance Company May Have to Defend Volatile Sports Parents June 12, 2015
Federal Judge Finds for School District, Others in Concussion Case June 12, 2015
Ruling Means Legal Fight between Baseball Academies over Trademark Will Continue June 12, 2015
Court Provides Partial Victory to Pepperdine University in Discrimination Case June 12, 2015
Court Grants Summary Judgement to School District Targeted over Concussions May 29, 2015
Second Circuit Affirms Victory for NCAA in Cohane Case May 29, 2015
Managing High School Athletics — Title IX Issues May 29, 2015
Considering Alternatives to the Professional Model in Collegiate Sports May 29, 2015
Ironman Forced to Forfeit $2.7 Million for Running an Illegal Lottery May 29, 2015
Appealing the Suspension: Brady’s Play Options May 29, 2015
The Eighth Circuit Affirms the Dryer et al. v. NFL Settlement — All That Flickers Is Not Gold May 29, 2015
Personal Injury Lawyer in Ohio Focuses on Concussion Issue May 29, 2015
Clearing Up Misperceptions: Title IX’s Application to Full Cost of Attendance Scholarships May 29, 2015
Judge Allows ‘Recklessness’ Claim to Proceed to Trial in Premises Liability Case May 29, 2015
Appeals Court Sides with School District after Cheerleader Sues over Concussion May 29, 2015
North Carolina’s Agent Law Snares Former Player; Another Agent Weighs In May 29, 2015
White Sox Suit Poses Question about Teams and Their Obligation to Provide Security in Parking Lot; What One Expert Is Saying May 29, 2015
Judge Dismisses Ex-High School Football Player’s Lawsuit against School District May 15, 2015
Is ‘Loss of Value’ Insurance Worth The Price For Student-Athletes, Universities? May 15, 2015
Hiring and Firing Coaches — Best Practices May 15, 2015
Court Approves another Settlement between NFL and Players May 15, 2015
Ray v. ESPN, Inc. USCA, Eighth Circuit, April 22, 2015 May 15, 2015
Court Provides Partial Victory for Riddell in Products Liability Case May 15, 2015
IHSA Moves to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit Brought By Former High School Football Players May 15, 2015
Court Backs NCAA Rule Prohibiting Felons from Coaching NCAA-Sanctioned High School Sporting Events May 15, 2015
Columbia University and ISDE Partner to Create International Sports Law Program May 15, 2015
Settlement Reached Between Family of Soccer Player Struck by Lightning and Defendants May 15, 2015
New Jersey Devils Sued for Restricting Resale of Season Tickets May 15, 2015
Recent Developments in Aquatic Legal Regulations May 15, 2015
Thoughts and Musings on the Wells Report on Deflategate and Its Aftermath… May 15, 2015
Judge Backs University in Lawsuit Involving Coach and Sexual Orientation May 15, 2015
FHSAA Gets a Reprieve as Florida State Legislature Shuts Down for the spring May 1, 2015
Appeals Court Affirms University’s Decision Not to Renew Coaching Contract May 1, 2015
Football Coach, Who Allegedly Played Peacemaker in Fight, Survives Motion to Dismiss May 1, 2015
Finding the Proper Liability and Property Protection for Unique Exposures in the Sports Industry May 1, 2015
Court Sacks Photographers’ Antitrust Claims against the NFL and Its Member Teams May 1, 2015
Appeals Court: Judge Failed to Consider All Facts in Negligence Case Involving Football Player May 1, 2015
Watching a Competitive Sports Event Supersedes Protections Afforded by the Texas Recreational Use Statute May 1, 2015
When NCAA Violations Undercut a Coach’s Wrongful Termination Claim May 1, 2015
Calling ‘Dibs’ through Endorsement Deals: The Surprising Twist on Intentional Interference May 1, 2015
Department of Education Issues New Guidance on Title IX Coordinators May 1, 2015
Analysis: Lance Armstrong Sanctioned For Perjury May 1, 2015
Summer School and the Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Law Academy May 1, 2015
Class-Action Plaintiffs Respond to FIFA’s Attempt to Dismiss their Concussion Lawsuit April 17, 2015
MLB Players Banned from Daily Fantasy Baseball for Prizes April 17, 2015
Day Two of Arizona State University Sports Law Conference Explores Professional Sport April 17, 2015
Day One of Arizona State University Sports Law Conference Explores Collegiate Athletics April 17, 2015
Contract Dispute between Texas and Oklahoma State Festers April 17, 2015
Coaching Contracts — Important Clauses and Important Cases April 17, 2015
Former NFL Player and His Company Move for Summary Judgment against Nike April 17, 2015
One MLS: the Benefit of a Reemergence April 17, 2015
Court: State High School Athletic Association Failed to Have Review Procedure in Place April 17, 2015
Jury Delivers Partial Defeat to NFL April 17, 2015
Federal Judge Finds Termination of Athletic Director, Who Uncovered Potential Fraud, Was Proper April 17, 2015
Court Rules against Steelers in Workers Comp Case April 17, 2015
Stripped of Volunteer Scorekeeper Post, Plaintiff Fails in Bid to Show Retaliation April 17, 2015
Oregon Supreme Court Reverses Appeals Court, Voiding Release Signed by Skier April 3, 2015
The Benefits of Neutrality in Intercollegiate Athletics: The Case for Arbitration in NCAA Enforcement and Infractions Matters April 3, 2015
Former USC Wide Receiver Sues Insurance Company over Disability Payout April 3, 2015
Concussion Lawsuit Arises from Intramural Basketball Game April 3, 2015
European Soccer, Financial Fair Play, and Competition Law April 3, 2015
Sports Lawyers Association Announces 41st Annual Conference Program April 3, 2015
Court: Injured Spectator Cannot Ignore Defendants’ ‘Alternative’ Defenses in Reply April 3, 2015
Tebow Bill Shot Down in Virginia, but Issue Continues to Simmer April 3, 2015
Federal Judge Denies NHL’s Motion to Dismiss Concussion Suit April 3, 2015
Fielding the Right to View Right Field at Wrigley April 3, 2015
Copyright and the Right of Publicity in Collegiate Athletics; Examining Maloney April 3, 2015
O’Bannon v. NCAA et al., United States District Court Nor. Cal. Case No. 4:09-cv-03329-CW—(“O’Bannon”)- Amicus Briefs and Oral Argumentto the Ninth Circuit April 3, 2015
StubHub Files Antitrust Lawsuit against Ticketmaster and the Golden State Warriors April 3, 2015
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to Implement Background Checks for Officials March 20, 2015
Marshawn Lynch goes Beast Mode on Trademarks March 20, 2015
Former NFL Players Push for ‘Marriage Equality’ March 20, 2015
Chavis, LSU, and Texas A&M Embroiled in Litigation over Buyout Clause in Coach’s Contract March 20, 2015
McCourt v. McCourt: The Great Dodger Divorce March 20, 2015
Report Card on Diversity Hiring in College Ranks Shows Decline March 20, 2015
USA Water Polo Sued for Failing to Adopt Concussion Protocols March 20, 2015
Team General Counsel Explores the Pluses and Minuses of the Job at Conference March 20, 2015
Golf Channel Cannot Keep $5.9 Million It Received From Fraudulent Ponzi Operator March 20, 2015
New Jersey Appeals Court Affirms Trial Court’s Ruling that Dismissed Negligence Lawsuit March 20, 2015
NFL Survives Appeal in Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Case March 20, 2015
Court: National Letter of Intent Nullifies Oral Agreements in Scholarship Dispute March 20, 2015
Appeals Court Upholds Ruling that Coach Must Pay Kent State University $1.2 Million for Breaking Contract March 20, 2015
City of San Jose ‘Strikes Out’ in Case against MLB March 6, 2015
Recreational-User Immunity Law Decision Turns on Fee Paid by Plaintiff March 6, 2015
Family Sues Canucks over Air Cannon Accident; NHL Sees End of Confetti Canons March 6, 2015
Appeals Court Reverses, Finding Assumption of Risk Doctrine Has Limits March 6, 2015
Mother Sues Pop Warner Football, Others after Son, Who Allegedly Suffered Concussion, Commits Suicide March 6, 2015
The Crook at the Coliseum: A Cautionary Tale for Governments Everywhere March 6, 2015
So You Want To Join the Big Leagues March 6, 2015
Former Athletic Trainer Sues University for Wrongful Termination March 6, 2015
Getting to Know Sports Lawyer Steven Pachman March 6, 2015
Release Shields Riding Coach in Wrongful Death Case March 6, 2015
Waivers and Extreme Sports: Do You “Waive Goodbye” To Your Rights? March 6, 2015
Court Finds Arbitrator Failed to Recognize Flaw in NFL’s Commissioner’s Ruling in Peterson Case March 6, 2015
New Trademark Dispute for Seahawks March 6, 2015
Iowa Facing Unique Title IX Challenge over Coach’s Firing, Expert Weighs In February 20, 2015
Jury Awards $4 million to Skier after Accident at California Resort February 20, 2015
Court Grants School Board’s Motion to Dismiss, Citing Amorphous Complaint February 20, 2015
Aaron Senne et al v. MLB et al. — Where It Stands February 20, 2015
USOC Moves Closer to Launch of the Controversial United States Center for Safe Sport February 20, 2015
Coach Loses Novel Argument that He Did Not Have to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Before Bringing Wrongful Termination Claim to Court February 20, 2015
Court Denies Sports Facility’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case February 20, 2015
Caddyshock! An Analysis of Hicks, et al. v. PGA Tour Inc. February 20, 2015
Iowa Field Hockey Players Title IX Complaint: What Are Some of the Issues? February 20, 2015
The Public Is Invited: The NCAA’s Filing Efforts to Seal Its Documents in the Todd McNair Case February 20, 2015
College Athletes File Suit against the NCAA and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Claiming Academic Mission Was a Sham February 20, 2015
The ‘Jock Tax’: Ohio’s Disparity in Treatment of Out-of-State Professional Athletes February 20, 2015
It Appears Namoff Concussion Case Was Settled February 20, 2015
Court Resolves Spat between Sprint Car Racing Team and Former Employee in Favor of Employee February 6, 2015
Court Dismisses Assistant Coach’s Lawsuit against Oklahoma State University February 6, 2015
Ejected Knicks Fan Files Suit against Madison Square Garden February 6, 2015
Major League Baseball Players Association Amends Agent Regulations to Require Written Exams for Applicants February 6, 2015
Wrestlers Seek To Pin WWE with Concussion Lawsuit February 6, 2015
Student Athlete Claims Bad Coach, Improper Hemet Use Led to Concussion Problems February 6, 2015
Age Is More Than a Number in Case Involving High School Hockey Player February 6, 2015
Judge: High School Softball Players’ Constitutional Law Claim Can Continue February 6, 2015
Parents Sue over Concussion; School District Answers February 6, 2015
Attorney Carves Out a Niche in NCAA Compliance Field February 6, 2015
Wyoming Bill Would Shield School Districts, Employees February 6, 2015
Hitting Below the Belt? MMA Fighters Allege that UFC Has Monopolized the Mixed Martial Arts Game February 6, 2015
Sports Industry Moves Toward ADA Compliance by Providing Captioning to the Deaf February 6, 2015
Court Grants University’s Motion to Dismiss Coach’s Wrongful Termination Claim, But Offers Chance to Amend Complaint February 6, 2015
Robert S. Mueller III Issues Report on Independent Investigation for NFL January 23, 2015
Beware of the Trademark and Copyright Issues in Ads and Promotions Involving the Super Bowl January 23, 2015
Riddell Files Patent Infringement Action against Rawlings Sporting Goods January 23, 2015
NHL Attempts to Leverage Recent Ruling in Dent Case January 23, 2015
Former High School Football Player Sues over Return to Play Decision January 23, 2015
USA Swimming Names McRoberts as its Chief Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs; Fans and Critics Chime In January 23, 2015
Michigan Bans Student-Athlete Unionization — Anomaly or Trend? January 23, 2015
The NCAA and Marijuana: Are Changes In The Wind? January 23, 2015
Appeals Court Finds for School District in Case Where Fan Was Beaned at Game January 23, 2015
Federal Judge Sides with Individual Defendant in Rutgers Basketball Abuse Case January 23, 2015
Appeals Court Stops the Music in Claim against Red Sox January 23, 2015
Court: Upon Further Review, the Referee’s Call Stands January 23, 2015
Appeals Court Finds Trial Court Erred in Weighing Assumption of Risk Doctrine January 23, 2015