Vol. 17 – 2020

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Judge Denies Attempt by Timberwolves Owner Glen Taylor to Dismiss Lawsuit December 18, 2020
Herrick, Feinstein Promotes Attorney Who Assists its Sports Practice to Partner December 18, 2020
New York Dad Alleges Wrestling Coach Gave His Son a Concussion December 18, 2020
College Olympic Feeder Sport Cuts and the Potential for Revival December 18, 2020
NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness — Future Pay Day for Student-Athletes December 18, 2020
San Francisco Giants Outfielder’s Concussion Lawsuit Raises Question of Stadium Liability – Again December 18, 2020
Student-Athletes at HBCUs File Class Action Lawsuit Against NCAA Over Inequality of Academic Performance Program December 18, 2020
Coach, Accused of Abusing Her Female Athletes, Files Lawsuit for Breach of Contract After She Was Fired December 18, 2020
LSU Officials Accused of Mishandling Sexual Assault Cases Involving Athletes & Non-Athletes December 18, 2020
Court Remands NFL Player’s Case After Finding Retirement Board Abused Discretion, in Part by Relying on Opinion of Physician It Retained December 18, 2020
Montador v. NHL: Some of the Concussion Case Can Continue, But in Another Court December 18, 2020
Football Referee Assaulted During Game – a Legal Analysis December 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Leagues, Schools, and Other Athletic Institutions Grapple with Legal Issues as New Wave of Virus Impacts Play December 18, 2020
Massachusetts Appeals Court Extends Recklessness Standard to Athletic Practices December 18, 2020
Analyzing Mayfield Athletics’ Antitrust Claims Against NOCSAE and Helmet Manufacturers December 18, 2020
Appeals Court Reverses, Finding Golfer Assumed the Risk of Slip and Fall December 18, 2020
Robert LoGiudice Hired as US Head of Legal Affairs of Elys Game Technology December 4, 2020
Karin Nelsen Promoted by Vikings to Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer December 4, 2020
Aalok Sharma Selected as Chair of the ABA Sports Division December 4, 2020
Sports ETA Launches Sports Tourism Learning Institute December 4, 2020
Pierce Named Senior Vice President and General Counsel of AMB Sports and Entertainment (Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Atlanta United FC) December 4, 2020
Buffer Zones and the Recreational Golf Sector: A Negligence Case Content Analysis December 4, 2020
Examining the N.F.L. Substances of Abuse Policy and Program December 4, 2020
Football Fans Are Permitted Back into Stadiums on December 2 … But Will the Enforced Break Result in Football Banning Orders Being a Thing of the Past? December 4, 2020
Complaint Filed for Cancellation of Utah v. Fresno State Men’s Basketball Game December 4, 2020
The NCAA Show-Cause Order: A Conspiratorial Employee Non-Compete Agreement December 4, 2020
Court Dismisses Plaintiff’s ADA Claim Against Mercedes-Benz Superdome December 4, 2020
Moore v. Katin-Borland: Venue Transferred in Legal Malpractice Case involving Concussion December 4, 2020
Charles Oakley v. Madison Square Garden: The Second Circuit Gives Oakley a Second Chance December 4, 2020
Sexual Assault Victims May Only Sue the NCAA in Limited Jurisdictions Despite its National Presence December 4, 2020
How Assisting a Concussed Student Athlete Led to the Dismissal of a Tenured Faculty Member December 4, 2020
Proskauer Promotes New Partner to Sports Group November 20, 2020
Latham & Watkins Grows Sports Practice, Adds Proskauer Rose Attorney November 20, 2020
Executive Summary – 3rd Annual Esports Survey November 20, 2020
Canadian Hockey League Class Action Settlement on Thin Ice November 20, 2020
FEI Mandates Protective Headgear November 20, 2020
Concussion Litigation Roundup — the Year in Review November 20, 2020
College Sponsorships in the Time of Covid-19 and What to Consider November 20, 2020
Breach of Contract Lawsuit by Ex-Coach Holds Potentially Explosive Implications November 20, 2020
Sports Wagering — An Established Rhode Island Casino Game November 20, 2020
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Title IX Claim against Kent State, but Reverse Other Claims Against Coach November 20, 2020
District Court Sanctions DNA Sports Performance Lab November 20, 2020
Appeals Court Opens the Door for a Professional Soccer Stadium in Miami November 20, 2020
AD’s Race Discrimination Claim Falls Short as Court Deems Evidence Circumstantial November 20, 2020
Gewirtz, Yavner, and Eisler Highlight a ‘Conversation on Sports and the Law’ November 6, 2020
Ever-growing Student Sports Law Network Hosting Inaugural Virtual Symposium November 10-12 November 6, 2020
Concussion Webinar on December 1 Examines a ‘New Understanding’ about CTE November 6, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Title IX Ruling in John Doe and What it Means, Expert Weighs In November 6, 2020
CAS Invalidates World Athletics Rule that Imposed a Burden of Proof on Disabled Athletes to Prove that They Had No Competitive Advantage; While Going ‘Off Course’ on Another November 6, 2020
After a Major Domino Falls in College Sports Betting Landscape, Two Experts Opine on What’s Next November 6, 2020
Program Elimination Clauses in College Coaching Contracts November 6, 2020
Facial Recognition at Sports Venues: Enhancing the Gameday Experience While Minimizing Liability November 6, 2020
The Sixth Circuit Holds that Having High School Tennis Team Tryouts for Girls and Not Boys Does Constitute a Violation of Title IX November 6, 2020
CG Tech Loses Patent Fight Against Gaming Platforms November 6, 2020
Reversal of Fortunes and the End of the Line for Former JUCO Star November 6, 2020
He Who Hesitates Is Lost in Sports Agent Case November 6, 2020
Judge Denies Colorado High School Activities Association Motion for Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit November 6, 2020
The Ins and Outs of a Workable Risk Management Plan October 23, 2020
Three Venues, Two Jurisdictions, and One Settlement: Updates from the Southern District of New York in FaZe Clan Inc. v. Tenney October 23, 2020
Idaho Law Barring Transgender Females and Intersex Athletes Leads to Lawsuit in Boise October 23, 2020
Former NFL linebacker sued for $15 million for tackling 16-year-old player October 23, 2020
NCAA Takes Additional Steps Toward Ratification of Name, Image, and Likeness Legislation October 23, 2020
MiLB Players’ Class Action Lawsuit Continues October 23, 2020
Legal Issues Pertaining to Athlete Agents Offering and Providing Loans and Marketing Guarantees October 23, 2020
Breaking News — William & Mary Restores Programs in the Midst of a Title IX Controversy October 23, 2020
Banned Gamer Stirs Questions about Website ADA Compliance in Blizzard Suit October 23, 2020
Hydrate at Home: Another Court Refuses to Recognize Athlete’s Right to Hydration During Play October 23, 2020
Avoiding a $10 Million Judgment: Texas District Court Rules Nintendo Did Not Infringe on iLife Patent October 23, 2020
Relevant Sports, LLC v. U.S. Soccer Fed’n., Inc.: If You Don’t Succeed at First, Replead October 23, 2020
Judge Rules That Former High School Football Players Cannot Sue School Officials October 23, 2020
Recognition of Link Between Concussion and Mental Health Leads to Huge Payout for Player October 9, 2020
National Sports Law Institute Fall Conference Set for Friday, October 16 October 9, 2020
O’Melveny Adds prominent Washington litigator and Sports Attorney Jeffrey Gordon from Hunton Andrews Kurth October 9, 2020
The Elimination of Women’s Swimming at the University of Iowa Triggers a Title IX Lawsuit October 9, 2020
Major League Baseball Wants Ticket Lawsuit Thrown Out of the Game October 9, 2020
There’s a Push for Rooney Rule-Like Policies Within the NCAA October 9, 2020
Attorneys Share Legal Perspective on eNascar iRacing NASCAR Pro Invitational Series Success October 9, 2020
Force Majeure in the Covid Era — What Now? October 9, 2020
Decision in Esports Case Suggests Attendance, Not Sales, Can Trigger Tax Obligations October 9, 2020
Parents of Little League Team Stripped of Championship Lose Appeal, but Reinstatement Still Possible October 9, 2020
Courts Grapple with Suits Over Fortnite’s Emotes October 9, 2020
Saved by The Bell — Penn State Dodges Further Litigation in Whistleblower Case Involving Team Doctor October 9, 2020
Case Highlights the Importance of Having Complete Insurance Coverage for Sports Facility October 9, 2020
Lewis Brisbois Sports and Entertainment Law Attorneys Join Fox Rothschild September 25, 2020
From Pee Wee to NCAA, Does Football Early in Life Affect Concussion Recovery Later? September 25, 2020
DraftKings and New York Giants Announce Official, Exclusive Sports Betting Deal September 25, 2020
New Jersey Grants Name, Image, Likeness Rights to Collegiate Student-Athletes September 25, 2020
Saint Xavier University v. Rocco Mossuto: The Fight over the Baseball Team Twitter Account September 25, 2020
Professional Wrestlers Fail to Takedown WWE In Brain Injury Suit Tag Team September 25, 2020
Do Athletes Tweet at Their Own Risk? September 25, 2020
Former Players Sue NFL Alleging Racially Motivated Practices September 25, 2020
Court Refuses to Rescue Boxer from Bad Contract September 25, 2020
Sports Performance Lab Underperforms in Court Battle With MLB September 25, 2020
High School Softball Player’s Failure to Plead Foreseeability of Injury Dooms Appeal September 25, 2020
Chiropractors’ Lawsuits Against NFL, Cigna Both Preempted By ERISA September 25, 2020
Where’s Jordan? Upper Deck v. Panini Am. September 25, 2020
Breaking News – More Than 33 Million Americans To Bet on NFL Season September 11, 2020
Family of High School Football Player Sues Tennessee School District September 11, 2020
Spectator at High School Track Meet Sues School District After Getting Hit by Discuss September 11, 2020
Family of College Football Player Sues School, Head Coach and NCAA after Suicide September 11, 2020
Monument’s Mark Grossman and Zach Morgan Talk about the Pandemic and How it Reshaped the Insurance Industry September 11, 2020
Student-Athletes or Athlete-Students? September 11, 2020
NCAA Drug Suspensions During COVID-19 — What’s Fair? September 11, 2020
Despite Pandemic, New Sports Gambling and Online Gaming Market Entries Proliferate September 11, 2020
New Bellwether Cases Against NCAA Move Forward In Texas September 11, 2020
Seventh Circuit Slashes Rink Owner’s Antitrust Claims over Amateur Hockey Affiliation September 11, 2020
In Griles v. N.J. State Interscholastic Athletic Association, Coach Is Found to Have Violated Recruitment Rule September 11, 2020
Richard Dent v. NFL: The Ninth Circuit Revives a Single Dismissed Claim in Workers Comp Case September 11, 2020
In Finding Against School in Title IX Case, Court Focuses on Element of ‘Good Faith’ September 11, 2020
Court Rules Jilted Cheerleader’s Speech Is Protected September 11, 2020
Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini Helps Legal Sports Betting Go Mainstream August 28, 2020
Video Game Streaming Giant Sues Hackers August 28, 2020
Experts Consider the Risk Management Side of Resuming Sports August 28, 2020
Canadian Hockey League Facing Hazing Class Action Lawsuit August 28, 2020
Chicago Court Asked To Decide If Fans Can Sue MLB For Injuries From Baseballs Entering The Stands August 28, 2020
Florida’s NIL Legislation: Legal Issues and Implications August 28, 2020
The Pendulum Swings: Participation by Transgender Athletes August 28, 2020
Do Not Exempt NCAA From Antitrust Despite Escalating Assistant Football Coaches’ Salaries August 28, 2020
Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Rights Claim of Field Hockey Player Who Sued After Being Left Off Varsity and JV Team August 28, 2020
Federal Judge Sides With Concussion Plaintiff, Denying NCAA’s Motion to Dismiss August 28, 2020
High School Athlete’s Disability Discrimination Claim Loses Momentum After Judge’s Ruling August 28, 2020
Court’s Decision in Case Involving Accident in Cycling Race Highlights Importance Delineating Duties in Contract August 28, 2020
Court Rules for School District, Related Defendants in Girls’ Soccer Player Concussion Lawsuit August 28, 2020
Attorney Michele Meyer-Shipp Gets Nod as MLB’s Chief People & Culture Officer August 14, 2020
Former Gymnast and Survivor Joins Munck Wilson Mandala Sports Practice August 14, 2020
Lupu Guides United Talent Agency’s Gaming Practice to Unprecedented Heights August 14, 2020
Student Sports Law Network Launches, Providing a Community for Law Students Interested in a Career in Sports Law August 14, 2020
Sports Lawyer Cites Lessons Learned as Compliance Lead at Miami University August 14, 2020
Lawsuit Claims Concussions Turned ASU Linebacker Jason Franklin’s Dreams to Despair August 14, 2020
Chicago Court Asked To Decide If Fans Can Sue MLB For Injuries From Baseballs Entering The Stands August 14, 2020
Comprehensive Risk Management Plans are Important for All Sports Facilities and Events August 14, 2020
Student Athletes Face Decisions in the Age of COVID — A Legal Perspective August 14, 2020
NCAA Leaves Decision to Play/Not Play to Conferences, Putting Them in Tough Spot August 14, 2020
Third Circuit Affirms that Rules Facilitating Administration of Settlement Agreement in NFL Concussion Litigation Were Appropriate August 14, 2020
Judge’s Ruling Hinges on Time it Takes for Candy Apple to Fuse to Concrete at Concert Venue August 14, 2020
Court Rules Virginia High School Coach’s Claim of Race and Disability Discrimination Can Continue August 14, 2020
Court of Appeals Turns Away NCAA in Insurance Coverage Dispute August 14, 2020
University Successfully Asserts Governmental Immunity Defense in Trip and Fall Case at Arena August 14, 2020
Father Sues School District and Others for Negligence over Son’s Concussion in 7-on-7 Football Game July 31, 2020
Sexual Abuse Victims Demand USA Swimming Dismantle a Culture that ‘Enables Coaches to Molest Young Swimmers’ July 31, 2020
Embittered LSU Player Files Legal Action After Yearlong Suspension for Title IX Violation July 31, 2020
French Lawsuit Claims FIFA Ultimate Team Should be Classified as Gambling July 31, 2020
Concussions in Sport – What Legal Protections Are There? July 31, 2020
Sports Lawyer Michelle Cohen’s Privacy Expertise Leads to Her Legal Success in the Gaming Industry July 31, 2020
NFL, Players’ Association Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Disability Cuts in New Collective Bargaining Agreement July 31, 2020
Brown U’s Response to Allegations That Cuts to Women’s Sports Violate 1998 Settlement Agreement July 31, 2020
Court Rules for NCAA and American University in Concussion Case Involving Field Hockey Player July 31, 2020
Insurers Secure Legal Victory Against National Collegiate Athletic Association July 31, 2020
Football Player’s Widow Can Pursue Head Injury Lawsuit Against Notre Dame, NCAA July 31, 2020
NFL Player Lane Johnson Sues Nearly All Concerned and Loses July 31, 2020
Clause and Effect: New Jersey Appellate Court Compels Arbitration in Personal Injury Actions Involving Indoor Trampoline Park July 31, 2020
NCAA Asks the Ninth Circuit Stay of an Injunction July 17, 2020
Universities and Professional Sports Franchises Face Potential of Unintended Legal Exposure for Well-Intentioned Employment Decisions July 17, 2020
Professional Sports Leagues Adapt to the Marijuana Legalization Movement July 17, 2020
Brown University’s Athletics Excellence Initiative Inspires Criticism & Legal Challenges on Multiple Fronts July 17, 2020
Martino Brings Long-Simmering Passion to His Role as Esports Lawyer July 17, 2020
Not at the Goal Line, But Picking Up Yardage: A Close Look at Efforts to Improve Diversity Hiring in the NFL July 17, 2020
Providing Masks to Fans Entering Sports Facilities Could Raise Liability Issues July 17, 2020
Insurance Considerations Should Be Top of Mind as Live Professional Sports Resume July 17, 2020
Court Orders Fortnite Developer Case to Arbitration July 17, 2020
Radwan v. UConn: UConn Had Sufficient Cause to Terminate Radwan’s Scholarship for ‘Flipping the Bird’ at an ESPNU Camera following a Soccer Game in 2014 July 17, 2020
NFL Successfully Defends Against Antitrust Claims Brought by City of Oakland July 17, 2020
Decision Involving Fantasy Sports Wager Could Define What Does and Does Not Constitute Illegal Gambling in Illinois July 17, 2020
Ohio State University Requires COVID-19 Risk Waiver Execution Before Allowing Return to Voluntary Workouts June 19, 2020
Chadron State Settles Title IX lawsuit, Paying $900,000 June 19, 2020
KU Athletics Announces Settlement With Former Football Coach June 19, 2020
Recruit’s Past Catches Up With Him as Stanford Rescinds Football Scholarship Offer June 19, 2020
Tennessee Titans Name Daniel Werly General Counsel, Former GC Burke Nihill Elevated to President/CEO June 19, 2020
International Olympic Committee Strengthens Its Stance on Political Statements, Coming Up on the Wrong Side of History, Again June 19, 2020
Tim Tebow’s Sports Law Legacy Is The Home-Schooled Athlete Debate June 19, 2020
Former Female Track & Field Athletes Sue NCAA for Failing to Protect Them From Abusive Coach June 19, 2020
New Connecticut Case Proposes Liability to Race Track Owners and Lessees for Failing to Provide Security Measures to Prevent Post-Race Injuries June 19, 2020
Participation By Transgender Athletes: Is The Pendulum Shifting? June 19, 2020
Court Dismisses Negligence Claim Against Two Coaches in Concussion Case, Other Defendants Remain June 19, 2020
Norris v. NBA Properties, Inc.: Sometimes It Helps to Have a Lawyer June 19, 2020
Court Grants Summary Judgment for Video Game Publisher in Tattoo Copyright Case June 19, 2020
Case Involving Field Manufacturer Highlights the Need to Preserve Error and Get a Written Ruling on Objections to Summary Judgment Evidence June 19, 2020
Dykstra v. Darling et al: Former Teammates Turn Litigants June 19, 2020
Court Considers Whether Roster Decisions Can Become Gender-Based Discrimination June 19, 2020
Two Weeks After Sports-Related Concussions, Most Patients Have Not Recovered, Reports Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine June 5, 2020
Spectator Who Suffered Concussion at Hockey Tournament Sues June 5, 2020
Former Assistant Sues, Claiming She Was Denied Promotion After Cooperating in Investigation of Head Coach June 5, 2020
Professional Sports — Betting on Transparency June 5, 2020
Administration Offers Exemption from Restrictions on Entry to Foreign Professional Athletes June 5, 2020
The Arrington Settlement and Its Implications: What It Says and What It Doesn’t June 5, 2020
Creating a COVID-19 Policy for Sports and Recreation Organizations June 5, 2020
Marino v. Westfield Bd. of Education: High School Reverse Discrimination Litigation June 5, 2020
Hawaii District Court Says High School Athletes’ Title IX Claims May Proceed under ‘Controlling Authority’ Theory June 5, 2020
In re National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Grant-in-Aid Cap Antitrust Litigation: Ninth Circuit Affirmed the Decision of the District Court June 5, 2020
Known Dangers Mean No Liability Under the Michigan Open and Obvious Doctrine June 5, 2020
Experts Go Ten Rounds in Heavyweight Legal Bout — How Competing Expert Opinions Can Push a Case to Trial, A Case Study of Thomas v Farrago June 5, 2020
Nike Scores a Decisive Blow in its Dispute with Kawhi Leonard June 5, 2020
Lawsuit Alleges USTA and USTA NorCal Failed to Notify Parents About The Danger Posed by a Tennis Coach May 22, 2020
How to Become an Adjunct Sports Law Professor: A Road Map May 22, 2020
Parents of Cheerleader Claim School District Was Negligent May 22, 2020
Inappropriate Diagnoses May 22, 2020
Precedent Supporting Zion Williamson’s Case That An Agent Forfeits Fees For Failing To Be Licensed May 22, 2020
Department of Education Releases Long-Awaited Final Rule Amending Title IX Regulations May 22, 2020
Sports Lawyer Tim Nevius Channels His Passion into Advocacy for College Athletes May 22, 2020
Design Patents: An Underutilized Tool for Protecting Sporting Goods May 22, 2020
Colleges and Universities Must Consider Many Liability Issues Before Inviting Student Athletes Back on Campus May 22, 2020
Resuming Play in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Potential Liability & Best Practices for Leagues, Teams, Coaches, and Athletic Trainers May 22, 2020
Litigation Festers Between Turner ‘Tfue’ Tenney and His Former Employer, FaZe, Across Three Venues, Two Jurisdictions May 22, 2020
Court Grants SEC’s Motion to Dismiss Concussion Lawsuit, NCAA Remains in Litigation May 22, 2020
Title IX case against the University of Alabama-Huntsville will proceed to Trial Court May 22, 2020
State Court Dismisses Team Doctor’s Claim that Coach Pressured Him to Clear Injured Players May 22, 2020
Texas Court Favors School After Former Employee Claims He Was Fired Because He Defended Cutbacks in Women’s Sports May 22, 2020
Billy Traurig Departs Carolina Hurricanes for Top Legal Post at N.C. Education Lottery May 8, 2020
Dr. Stacey Hall Named New NCS4 Director May 8, 2020
An Interview with David M. Schwartz, Ph.D., ABPdN, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Northside Hospital Concussion Institute May 8, 2020
Youth Sport Concussion Legislation: Nonstandard Standards of Care May 8, 2020
Student Athlete Sues for Negligence After Injury Leads to Retirement May 8, 2020
Another Day Gone, Time to Examine Professional Fighters’ Rights in the Octagon May 8, 2020
Sports Facilities and the Law: a Review of the Legal Duty Owed People Attending Events May 8, 2020
Getting Back in the Game: Strategies for Getting Your Team on the Field and Fans Back in Their Seats May 8, 2020
Olson v. MLB: Sign-Stealing Class Action Cases Dismissed May 8, 2020
Fifteen ‘Jane Does’ Sue Baylor University for Title IX Violations May 8, 2020
Minnesota High School Basketball Coach Sues Parents for Defamation — McGuire v. Bowlin May 8, 2020
Court Grants Summary Judgment for Video Game Publisher in Tattoo Copyright Case May 8, 2020
Women’s National Team Misses Goal in Equal Pay Act Claims May 8, 2020
Mother of High School Football Player in Michigan Sues over Concussions April 24, 2020
Former Athletic Trainer Sues Union, Citing Coaches’ Dismissiveness About Athletes’ Concussions April 24, 2020
The Value of a Running Back: More Than Just Yards From Scrimmage April 24, 2020
Too Hot to Handle? Heat-Related Concerns for the Tokyo Olympic Games April 24, 2020
A Sport Psychologist Alleges Retaliation and Defamation After Reporting Coach Misconduct at DePaul April 24, 2020
Assessing a Lawsuit Brought by Fans against MLB Teams for Refunds April 24, 2020
Disgruntled Ticket Holders Take a Swing with Lawsuit Against Major League Baseball April 24, 2020
Nimble Professional Sports Organizations Have Opportunity to Exploit Alternative Revenue-Generating Content Initiatives April 24, 2020
Father’s Claim That Ban From Games Denied Him His First Amendment Rights Sent Back to Lower Court April 24, 2020
Judge Dismisses Coach’s Claim of Retaliation, Finding That His Supporters’ Speech Does Not Afford Him Protection April 24, 2020
MLS Beats Back Claim Brought by Referee Director Paul Rejer April 24, 2020
Court Sides With University on Most of Coach’s Lawsuit, But Defers on Title IX Claim April 24, 2020
Coach Defeats American University’s Motion To Dismiss in Discrimination Case April 24, 2020
Sports Organizations and Coronavirus (COVID-19): Cancel or Mitigate the Risks? April 10, 2020
Titans Promote Sports Lawyer Burke Nihill April 10, 2020
Mother of Cheerleader Alleges School District Failed to Follow Concussion Protocols April 10, 2020
Sports Lawyer Leon Rose Named President of New York Knicks April 10, 2020
Office for Civil Rights Holds Penn State Accountable for Failure to Protect Students from Sexual Misconduct, Requires Major Overhaul of Title IX Procedures Following Compliance Review April 10, 2020
Can a Youth Sport Organization be Liable for….Corona-19? April 10, 2020
Texas Southern University Football Player Sues NCAA over Concussions April 10, 2020
Attorney Jeff Ifrah Bet Big on his Passion Around Online Gaming and Won — an Exclusive Interview April 10, 2020
Court: Plaintiff’s ADA Claim Can Continue Against Mercedes-Benz Superdome April 10, 2020
Plaintiff Boxing Fans Lose Unanimous Decision in the Ninth Circuit April 10, 2020
Parsons Xtreme Golf, LLC. V. Taylor Made Golf Company, INC.: Antitrust Implications of Patent Settlement April 10, 2020
Charles Oakley & the New York Knicks: Classic Don’t Invite ‘Ems April 10, 2020
Court Sides with University of Montana, Finding It Was Not Responsible for Player’s Actions April 10, 2020
Sports Law Attorney Makes the Most of Her Opportunity at Ole Miss March 27, 2020
The NCAA’s Legal Fight Against CTE March 27, 2020
COVID-19 and Sponsorship Contracts March 27, 2020
NCAA Presidents Set Revised Financial Distribution ‘To Support College Athletes’ March 27, 2020
NFL Players Association Executive Committee Member Files ULP Against Own Union and Its Leaders March 27, 2020
Parents Sue After Son Suffers Head Injury in High School Wrestling Match March 27, 2020
Tennessee House Bill 1572 Proposes High School Athletes Must Compete Based on Gender Assigned on Birth Certificate March 27, 2020
Astros Fan Points (Shattered) Finger at Houston Mascot and Team in Lawsuit March 27, 2020
Appeals Court: Athlete’s Medical Malpractice Claim Can Continue March 27, 2020
Cubs Emerge Unscathed from Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Involving Employee’s Retweet March 27, 2020
Appeals Court Sides with School on Coach’s Breach of Contract Claim March 27, 2020
Magistrate Judge Sides with Government in Case Involving Drone’s Flight Plan over Stadium March 27, 2020
New York Court Dismisses Novel Case Involving Sudden Stoppage of Electric Roller Coaster, ‘The Hurricane,’ Discusses the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur March 27, 2020
High School Wrestler Who Allegedly Suffered Three ‘Concurrent Concussions in One Practice’ Sues March 13, 2020
How the Continued Legalization of Cannabis and Changing Drug Policy in Professional Sports Are Affecting the NCAA March 13, 2020
Title IX Claim Against Chadron State College Can Proceed to Trial March 13, 2020
LPGA Announces Partnership with Ogletree Deakins March 13, 2020
Anthony Dreyer’s Long Love Affair With Sports and Video Games Leads to Successful Legal Practice in Esports March 13, 2020
Shuttered Sports Facilities — the New Normal March 13, 2020
Coronavirus and What You Need to Know for the Sport/Entertainment Industry March 13, 2020
Back to the Starting Line: Texas Court Revives Driver’s Lawsuit Against Racetrack March 13, 2020
Court Considers Remedy When Lack of Instant Replay Causes the Wrong School to be Crowned Champion March 13, 2020
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit From Athlete Alleging Retaliation After She Defended Coach March 13, 2020
Sixth Circuit Affirms Ruling in Title IX Case Involving High School March 13, 2020
California Case Rocks the Baseball Safety World March 13, 2020
Upcoming Concussion Conference Tackles a ‘New Understanding’ about CTE February 28, 2020
Johnson v. NCAA and the Impact of the Fair Pay to Play Act February 28, 2020
Solomon and Owens Carrying On Negligence Claims Against NCAA February 28, 2020
Segal McCambridge Hires Carla Varriale-Barker, Establishes Practice Group Serving Sports, Recreation, Amusement, and Hospitality Industries February 28, 2020
Lawsuit Claims University of Missouri Mishandled Sexual Misconduct Allegations Due to Deliberate Indifference of Title IX Office February 28, 2020
He’s Safe! Jury Finds High School Baseball Coach Not Liable In Bang-Bang Play February 28, 2020
Brandon James Finds the Right Fit as Top Lawyer in the San Antonio Spurs Organization February 28, 2020
University of Idaho Settles Federal Lawsuit Dismissing Title IX Claim February 28, 2020
They Saw the Sign: Astros Cheating Cost Me My Job! February 28, 2020
Mind the (Causal) Gap: Plaintiffs’ Experts Fail To Tie Death To CTE, And CTE To Football February 28, 2020
New York Court Rules Fantasy Sports Contests Unconstitutional February 28, 2020
Jury Rules in Favor of Hazing Victim One Year After Judge Dismisses Similar Case February 28, 2020
Auburn Defeats Discrimination Claim Brought by Former Track Coach February 28, 2020
Double-Edged Sword: Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic Association [1] February 28, 2020
Burr & Forman Expands Sports Law Practice in Nashville February 14, 2020
National Shooting Sports Foundation Files to Intervene in Federal Lawsuit February 14, 2020
Kicker Sues Allegheny College, Claiming Sexual Harassment and Retaliation When She Was Removed From Team February 14, 2020
Former Swim Team Coach Sues Stony Brook for Discrimination February 14, 2020
University of St. Joseph Responds to Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Lawsuit February 14, 2020
Opinion Shopping Steals Headlines in Concussion Litigation February 14, 2020
Sports Lawyer John Tyrrell Shares his Secrets for Managing Risk in a Sports Facility Setting February 14, 2020
Former Penn State Player Alleges Sexual Hazing by Teammates & Retaliation from Coaches February 14, 2020
ADA Safety Becomes an Issue in College Basketball Brawl February 14, 2020
More States Step Up to the Plate With New Legislation to Address Student Athlete Compensation and the NCAA Passes the Ball to Congress February 14, 2020
Judge Dismisses Pro Se Litigant’s Title IX Lawsuit, Applying Doctrine of Res Judicata February 14, 2020
Appeals Court Addresses Issue of Liability of Select Clubs at Away Tournaments February 14, 2020
Ex- NFL Player Loses Maryland Worker’s Compensation Case February 14, 2020
Magistrate Judge Sides With School District After Wrestler, Forced to Play Tackle Football During Practice, Suffers Gruesome Injury and Sues February 14, 2020
Cruel & Unusual (Exercise as) Punishment? Claims of Constitutional Violations Dismissed in Student-Athlete Wrongful Death Case, Giordano v. School Board February 14, 2020
College Basketball Player Sues School After It Bans Him Over Domestic Violence Allegation January 31, 2020
Ruling Means Esports Gamer Could Transform Internet Workers’ Rights January 31, 2020
Oregon State University Sues Former Athletic Director, Claiming He Violated Buyout Clause January 31, 2020
Paramount Pictures Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by Family of Ex-Football Player Who Died After Suffering Multiple Concussions January 31, 2020
Couple, Who Sued Reds and Others Over Foul Ball Injury Leading to Concussion, Voluntarily Dismisses Suit January 31, 2020
Professional Athletes & Video Games: An Analysis of the Transformative Use Test January 31, 2020
Nintendo Secures Injunction Against Gaming Pirate January 31, 2020
Boise State Files Complaint Against the Mountain West Conference Over New Television Deal January 31, 2020
Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas v. John Scott, Jr.: Drafting Buyout Clauses Reflecting the Economic Realities of Today’s College Football Game January 31, 2020
Court Rules Against Former NC State Associate Athletics Director in Discrimination Case January 31, 2020
Federal Judge Grants Summary Judgment to University of Delaware in Case Involving Coaches’ Claim of Discrimination January 31, 2020
Anthony Trucks v. Pittsburgh Steelers: The NFL’s Workers Compensation War Continues January 31, 2020
Fiedler v. Stroudsburg Area School District, et al. — Court Grants in Part Motion to Dismiss in School Concussion Case January 31, 2020
Kentucky Appeals Court Dismisses Louisville Boosters’ Lawsuit Challenging Sanctions January 31, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Denials in Extraordinary Ability Category on the Rise January 17, 2020
Seller on Amazon.com Sues NFL Players Association & Dallas Cowboys Merchandising for Allegedly Asserting False Counterfeit Complaints January 17, 2020
NFL Agent Sues NFLPA for Harassment and Harm to Reputation January 17, 2020
Sports Lawyer Ed Schauder Brings Passion to His Unique Legal Practice January 17, 2020
MLB Eliminates Marijuana Testing in MiLB January 17, 2020
St. Cloud State Eliminates Football and Golf, Adds Men’s Soccer, ‘To Ensure Title IX Compliance’ January 17, 2020
Beaty Moves for Summary Judgment Against KU in Breach of Contract Suit January 17, 2020
Athletic Trainers and Club Sports: Ohio Injury Highlights the Problem January 17, 2020
How to Become an Adjunct Sports Law Professor: A Road Map January 17, 2020
Former Penn State University Director of Athletic Medicine Files Civil Action Lawsuit for Retaliation in Dauphin County Court January 17, 2020
Former UCONN Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Calhoun Accused of Sex Discrimination January 17, 2020
Judge Rules Against Montana Coach ‘Forced’ to Resign After Texting Escort Services During Recruiting Trips January 17, 2020
Magistrate Judge Recommends Dismissal of Claim Against Coach Who Ordered Players to Strike Referee, Leading to Concussion January 17, 2020
Court Dismisses Antitrust Claim, Finding League Was Within Its Rights to Limit Number of Teams January 17, 2020
Lawsuit Against High School Basketball Coach Dismissed With Prejudice January 17, 2020
Federal Court Delivers Complete Victory in Pop Warner Concussion Case January 17, 2020