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Vol. 19 – 2022

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