Vol. 5 – 2008

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Court Sides with Plaintiff in Claims Against ASU and Its Athletic Director December 19, 2008
Analysis: Examining the Federal Judge’s Thinking in NFL Drug Testing Case December 19, 2008
Coach’s Claim Is Dismissed After Failing to Prove District’s Stated Reason Was Pretext December 19, 2008
Appeals Court Calls a Let in Personal Injury Case December 19, 2008
Supreme Court Lets Stand Ruling Involving USOC and Its Funding of Paralympic Athletes December 19, 2008
NFL Blind-sided by Federal Judge’s Decision December 19, 2008
Court Sides with School on Athlete’s Constitutional Law Claim December 19, 2008
Risk Management and Action Sports Events: Old Rules Apply to New Sports December 5, 2008
The Joke Is on Defendant in Breach of Contract Case December 5, 2008
Indiana Girl Sues for the Right To Play Boys High School Baseball December 5, 2008
FCC Judge Slows NFL Network in Its Dispute with Comcast December 5, 2008
Auburn Finds the End Zone … in a Court of Law December 5, 2008
Court Dismisses Claim of Jilted Coaches for Failure to State a Claim December 5, 2008
Judge Makes ADA Accommodations a Requirement at FedEx Field December 5, 2008
Judge Dismisses Student Athlete’s Lawsuit against NCAA, Big East November 21, 2008
Jury Returns Verdict for Retired Professional Football Players November 21, 2008
Permanent Injunction Stops Sales of Acushnet Line of Golf Balls November 21, 2008
Court Dismisses Discrimination Claim, While Sustaining Pay Disparity Bid November 21, 2008
Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Drug Testing Case November 21, 2008
Favre Should Learn to Keep A Secret, A Trade Secret that Is. November 21, 2008
Failure to Satisfy ‘Discover Order’ Proves Costly in Case against Mets November 21, 2008
Coaches – How Hard Is It to Sign a Multi-Million Dollar Contract? November 21, 2008
NHL Moves Closer to Legal Victory in Antitrust Case November 7, 2008
Florida Gulf Coastal University Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuits Brought by Coaches November 7, 2008
Appeals Court Affirms that Punishment Was Appropriate for Athlete November 7, 2008
Arkansas Official’s Resignation Leads to Dismissal of Improper Investigation Claim November 7, 2008
Ninth Circuit Orders Rehearing of Drug Testing Case November 7, 2008
Professional Baseball Team Snags Victory in Personal Injury Action November 7, 2008
Another Lawyer Turned Athletic Director: Indiana Hires Fred Glass November 7, 2008
Technology Leads to Improvements in Venue Safety and Security, Lessening Legal Exposure October 24, 2008
Pat-down Searches Reemerge in Tampa After Injunction Is Lifted October 24, 2008
Court Agrees To Transfer Case in Soccer Store Dispute October 24, 2008
Appeals Court Affirms School District’s Liability in Premises Liability Action October 24, 2008
Court Cites Attorneys’ Mistake in Negligence Case October 24, 2008
OSU Baseball Star Gets Early Victory in Case Against NCAA October 24, 2008
Federal Court Finds Congressional Regulation of Interstate Horseracing Wagering Preempts Ohio Law October 10, 2008
Panel Affirms Ruling Favoring Baseball in Antitrust Case October 10, 2008
New Orleans Hornets on Losing End of Overtime Lawsuit October 10, 2008
Lower Court’s Decision that Rule Was Applied Arbitrarily Stands October 10, 2008
Outgoing NCAA Infractions Committee Member Recommends Changes October 10, 2008
Sanctioning of Sporting Event by National Organization Does Not Equal Control October 10, 2008
Student Athlete Claims NCAA, Big East Breached Contract October 10, 2008
Scandal at Marshall Festers as Former Compliance Director and Coach Square Off September 26, 2008
Court Turns Away School District’s ‘Need’ Argument in Title IX Case September 26, 2008
SMU Basketball Player Sues After Losing Scholarship September 26, 2008
Fourth Circuit Sides with JMU in Title IX Dispute September 26, 2008
NSLI to Host Conference on Legal Issues in Pro Sports September 26, 2008
Partial Victory Goes to Adidas in Products Liability September 26, 2008
Male Coach’s Title IX Claim Is Dismissed September 26, 2008
NCAA Gets Protective Order in Cohane Case September 26, 2008
University Picks Up Another Victory in Chief Illiniwek Litigation September 12, 2008
Court Rules that Student Athlete Fee Does Not Pay for Catastrophic Insurance September 12, 2008
Experts Explore the Uniform Athlete Agents Act September 12, 2008
Learning-Disabled Athlete Failed To Exhaust Administrative Remedies September 12, 2008
Andrew Giuliani Files Lawsuit Against Duke September 12, 2008
Court Puts King on the Canvas in Defamation Lawsuit September 12, 2008
Agent v. Lawyer, What Is the Reality? September 12, 2008
Court Revives Single-Entity Defense for Pro Sports Leagues in Antitrust Action September 12, 2008
Assumption of Risk Doctrine Loses Steam Where ‘Compulsion’ Is Present August 29, 2008
Failure To Show Prior Agreement Dooms Golf Equipment Manufacturer in Antitrust Case August 29, 2008
NCAA Gets Partial Victory in Bowers Case August 29, 2008
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Involving Coach’s Advances Toward Athlete August 29, 2008
Court Denies NFLPA’s Motion, Which Fails to Answer Key Questions August 29, 2008
Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Alleged at San Diego Mesa College August 29, 2008
‘Turf’ War Emerges over the Environmental Liability and Coverage of Artificial Turf Playing Fields August 29, 2008
Key Negotiating Elements of Coaching Contracts August 29, 2008
London’s High Court Rules Against Would-be Olympian August 15, 2008
Jim Brown’s Lawsuit Puts ‘Right to Publicity’ in the Crosshairs August 15, 2008
When a Temporary Injunction Is Really a Restraining Order, Athlete Gets To Play August 15, 2008
Death of UCF Freshman Football Player Controversial August 15, 2008
Panel Affirms Antitrust Ruling, Handing NCAA Another Victory August 15, 2008
Court Sides Mostly with School District in Coaching Scandal August 15, 2008
Types of Agreements and General Considerations of Coaching Contracts August 15, 2008
Jury Slams German Tennis Federation in Antitrust Case August 15, 2008
Proper System Can Alleviate Damage Associated with Title IX Violation August 1, 2008
Duke Wins Contract Case Due to Bad Football Team August 1, 2008
Coach Continues with Retaliation Claim After Court Denies Summary Judgment August 1, 2008
Judge Dismisses Plaintiffs’ Bid To Stop Installation of Artificial Turf Fields August 1, 2008
A Shark Never Sleeps: Wheeling and Dealing with the NFL’s Most Ruthless Agent August 1, 2008
Sportsmen Can Proceed With Claim Against Game Commission August 1, 2008
Evidence Lacking in Coach’s Retaliation Claim August 1, 2008
Panel Reaffirms Ruling that Ticket-Holder Consented to Search August 1, 2008
State Bowling Organization Gets Relief in Case Involving Tax-exempt Status July 4, 2008
Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction Foils Swimmer’s Claim July 4, 2008
Former NFL Drug Program Agents Sue for Benefits July 4, 2008
Is It Fair Or Foul? July 4, 2008
University of Tampa Is Sued by Cheerleader Who Was Raped by Coach July 4, 2008
Federal Court Requires Board To Hire Minority Head Football Coach July 4, 2008
Interest in Playing Interscholastic Sports Is Unprotected by Due Process Clause July 4, 2008
Federal Court Favors Cal-Davis Again in Gender Equity Ruling June 20, 2008
University of Indianapolis Secures Legal Victory Against Former Coach June 20, 2008
The Latest on Plaintiff Suing NASCAR for Discrimination June 20, 2008
Scholarships Reshape the Landscape of Youth Sports June 20, 2008
Design Flaw Dooms Assumption of Risk Defense in Baseball Case June 20, 2008
Family Sues Little League, Retailer and Metal Bat Manufacturer over Personal Injuries Suffered by Child June 20, 2008
District Need Not Give Notice Before Terminating Coaching Contract June 20, 2008
New York High Court Affirms that Plaintiff Assumed Risk of Getting Struck June 20, 2008
Plaintiff Fails To Indict Sports Association as a State Actor June 6, 2008
Score One for the NCAA as Judge Overturns $5 Million Verdict June 6, 2008
Donna Lopiano Honored at SLA Conference June 6, 2008
Nevada Supreme Court Favors Team Owner in Assumption of Risk Case June 6, 2008
Appeals Court: CBA Does Not Apply in Pitcher’s Injury Claim June 6, 2008
There’s A Shark in Every Pro Player’s Contract June 6, 2008
Another Plaintiff Joins FGCU Lawsuit June 6, 2008
Home Field Advantage: Patriots Prevail in Suit Against Club Seat Ticket Holder in Case Before Massachusetts High Court June 6, 2008
Feathers Ruffled and Jokes Aplenty at Last Day of SLA Conference May 23, 2008
Court Sides with Intersport in Dispute over Use of ‘March Madness’ May 23, 2008
Court Grants Injunction to Lacrosse Equipment Manufacturer May 23, 2008
Court Sides with University and AD in Hiring Dispute May 23, 2008
Marion Jones’ Relay Teammates: Innocent Victims or Unlucky Teammates? May 23, 2008
Montana’s Supreme Court Affirms Ruling Against Indoor Football League May 23, 2008
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling Against Pro Athlete May 23, 2008
KU Secures Victory in Trademark Infraction Case May 9, 2008
Sports Law’s Premier Event Set for San Francisco May 9, 2008
New Jersey’s Highest Court Applies Limited Duty of Care in Hockey Spectator Injury Case May 9, 2008
Court Hands ESPN, Others a Victory in Case Involving Exhumation of George Gipp May 9, 2008
Coach’s Constitutional Claim Survives AD’s Summary Judgment Mo May 9, 2008
What Are the Legal and Managerial Considerations of Succession Planning? May 9, 2008
Vaccaro, Others Discuss NCAA and Amateurism at Symposium May 9, 2008
Judge Affirms Previous Decision in America’s Cup Dispute May 9, 2008
Evidence Exists to Deem the NCAA a State Actor May 9, 2008
Court Sides with NCAA on Discovery Motion in Long-Running Eligibility Suit April 25, 2008
Court: Baseball Player Was Aware of Field’s Imperfection April 25, 2008
Court Denies Parents’ Appeal that District Retaliated Against Them April 25, 2008
University Of Colorado Appoints Gender Equity Expert Nancy Hogshead-Makar as Title IX Consultant April 25, 2008
Appeals Court Affirms Assumption of Risk Ruling in Softball Case April 25, 2008
Court: Athletic Association Must Pay $7 million in Fees April 25, 2008
Sports Law’s Premier Event Set for San Francisco April 25, 2008
Panelists Discuss the Legal Ramifications of Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports April 25, 2008
Appellate Court Disregards Release, Reversing Decision in Spa/Fitness Center Case April 25, 2008
NBA Star Wins Jurisdiction Battle in Lawsuit Against Advisors April 11, 2008
Court Denies BYU’s Bid to Dismiss Negligence Suit April 11, 2008
FGCU Coach’s Appeal Denied, Federal Suit is Still in Play April 11, 2008
Court Declines To Place Longhorn Logo in the Same Category as Budweiser, Kodak April 11, 2008
TaylorMade Sues, Seeking ‘Corrective Advertising’ from Upstart Club Manufacturer April 11, 2008
Court Declines To Offer Constitutional Protection to Player who Assaulted Coach April 11, 2008
IHSAA Reverses Field, Allowing Female Student Athlete To Play Baseball April 11, 2008
Illinois Supreme Court Emphasizes Contact Sports Exception in Reversal April 11, 2008
Appeals Court Sides with NHL in Rangers’ Antitrust Suit March 28, 2008
Judge Sides with University in Title IX Dispute March 28, 2008
Court: Missing a Few Varsity Games at Beginning of a Career Does Not Cause Irreparable Injury March 28, 2008
A Success Story in the NBA, Synergy Brings Innovative Technology to the College Ranks March 28, 2008
District Court Reverses Field, Finding Players’ Claim Can Continue March 28, 2008
The Real Madness in March March 28, 2008
Legal Considerations When a Professional Athlete Is Injured March 28, 2008
Supreme Court Reverses Lower Courts, Finding Officials Were Just in Firing Coach March 28, 2008
Stadia Mania: The Business, Civic, and Legal Issues of New Stadium Construction (Part Two) March 14, 2008
Examining Congress’ Legal Position for Investigating Sports Leagues March 14, 2008
Tenth Circuit Declines To Force USOC To Cover Paralympians March 14, 2008
Mets Ownership Gets Court Victory in Stadium Dispute March 14, 2008
Court: Student Athlete’s Claim Against District Police Officer Can Continue March 14, 2008
Federal Judge Rules for Plaintiffs in Golf Accessibility Suit March 14, 2008
Plaintiff’s Constitutional Claim Fails after Bid To Coach Son March 14, 2008
NCAA Agrees to Pay $228 Million to Settle Class Action Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Former Student-Athletes February 29, 2008
Court: Plaintiff Was Within Rights to Separately Pursue Purchase of Franchise February 29, 2008
Fan’s Failure to Notify of Defective Seat Condition Results in Mets Victory February 29, 2008
Stadia Mania: The Business, Civic, and Legal Issues of New Stadium Construction — Part One February 29, 2008
Football Player Gets Remand in Personal Injury Action February 29, 2008
Court Affirms that Golf Facility Owner Was Negligent in Use of Safety Net February 29, 2008
Student-Athletes Facing Sexual Orientation Harassment or Discrimination Have Legal Recourse February 15, 2008
Appeals Court Affirms Settlement in Rashidi Wheeler Case February 15, 2008
Court Discounts Swimmer’s Last Minute Testimony in Negligence Case February 15, 2008
Court Orders ‘Harsh’ Sanction after Lawyer Fails To Disclose Stake in Synthetic Turf Manufacturer February 15, 2008
Team Successfully Argues that It Doesn’t Belong in Pacman Suit February 15, 2008
Parties Dig in Rich Rodriguez-West Virginia Legal Spat February 15, 2008
Appeals Court Extends New Life to Coach’s Gender Discrimination Claim February 15, 2008
Court Denies Motion for TRO in Athlete Eligibility Case February 1, 2008
With Rulings, Fantasy Sports League Players Have Reason to Rejoice February 1, 2008
Court Rules Coach Can Proceed with Sex Discrimination Claim February 1, 2008
Judge Dismisses Kentucky Speedway’s Antitrust Suit Against NASCAR February 1, 2008
Court Confirms that Race Promoter Was Partially Responsible for Accident February 1, 2008
Ruling in Assumption of Risk Case Favors Defendants February 1, 2008
Ball State Settles with Coach over Racially-Based Hostilities February 1, 2008
University of Hawaii Women’s Track Coach Drops Title IX Lawsuit February 1, 2008
Circuit Court Sides with the University in Discrimination Dispute January 4, 2008
Question About Track Coach’s Failure to Instruct Trips School District January 4, 2008
Judge Orders Disclosure About Policy Involving Homosexual Coaches January 4, 2008
University of California Davis Gets Partial Victory in Title IX Case January 4, 2008
University President Bans Fired Coach From Campus January 4, 2008
Federal Judge Affirms New Hampshire High Court’s Ability to Shield Ski Resort January 4, 2008