Vol. 6 – 2009

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Appeals Court Gives Boxing Referee Exposed to HIV Virus Another Chance December 18, 2009
Student’s Actions in Personal Injury Case Did Not Satisfy Recklessness Standard December 18, 2009
Student’s Actions in Personal Injury Case Did Not Satisfy Recklessness Standard December 18, 2009
Massachusetts Approves Bill S 998, Regulating Mixed Martial Arts in the Bay State December 18, 2009
Professors Lean on Sports Litigation Alert to Keep Students Current on Sports Law Issues December 18, 2009
Professors Lean on Sports Litigation Alert to Keep Students Current on Sports Law Issues December 18, 2009
New York Court Applies Assumption of Risk And Dismisses Suit Against Health Club December 18, 2009
Settlement in “Enforced Patriotism” Case Commenced by New Jersey Teens Against The Newark Bears December 18, 2009
Settlement in “Enforced Patriotism” Case Commenced by New Jersey Teens Against The Newark Bears December 18, 2009
Athletic Association Is Not Liable for Fracas in Parking Lot December 18, 2009
Speaker Says Fitness Clubs Are Not Doing Enough to Mitigate Risk December 18, 2009
Sports Law Attorney Examines the Viability of Disappointment Lawsuits December 4, 2009
Supreme Court Denies Cert in Basketball Case December 4, 2009
Appellate Court Affirms that Employee Is Entitled to Compensation December 4, 2009
Indiana High School Athletic Association Prevented from Declaring a Transfer Student Ineligible December 4, 2009
Court Finds Venue Is Proper in Case involving Gymnast December 4, 2009
Court Denies Company Another Round with Everlast December 4, 2009
Court Denies Company Another Round with Everlast December 4, 2009
Avoiding Criminal and Civil Liability on the Athletic Field December 4, 2009
Attorney: Controlling Information Is Key to Protecting Incarcerated Athletes November 20, 2009
Attorney: Controlling Information Is Key to Protecting Incarcerated Athletes November 20, 2009
Gender Equity Proponents Hail Settlement Agreement in COOK V. FHSAA November 20, 2009
Female Wrestlers File Gender Equity Complaint against USA Wrestling November 20, 2009
Female Wrestlers File Gender Equity Complaint against USA Wrestling November 20, 2009
Tilting Playing Field: Expanded Protection For Sports Trademarks November 20, 2009
America’s Cup Champion Settles for Valencia after Legal Setback November 20, 2009
America’s Cup Champion Settles for Valencia after Legal Setback November 20, 2009
Court Dismisses Claim of Athletic Director, who Advocated for Title IX November 20, 2009
Court: Association’s Rejection of Coach Was Not Defamation November 20, 2009
Court: Association’s Rejection of Coach Was Not Defamation November 20, 2009
Female GM Points to Perseverance as Change Agent for Gender Equity November 20, 2009
Court Affirms Ruling that Architect and Baseball Team Fulfilled Duty to Patron November 20, 2009
Court Affirms Ruling that Architect and Baseball Team Fulfilled Duty to Patron November 20, 2009
Appeals Court Affirms that Attorney Assumed Risk of Injury in Horse-riding Accident November 6, 2009
Waiver Shields Ski Area in Negligence Case November 6, 2009
Waiver Shields Ski Area in Negligence Case November 6, 2009
The NFL Commissioner Asks for Labor Law Reform? November 6, 2009
O’Melveny & Myers Adds Sports Law Veteran to Team November 6, 2009
O’Melveny & Myers Adds Sports Law Veteran to Team November 6, 2009
Attorney, Partner Erred in Not Getting License to Manage Boxer November 6, 2009
Protecting Sponsorship Exclusivity in the New Media Era: Often a Delicate Balance November 6, 2009
Protecting Sponsorship Exclusivity in the New Media Era: Often a Delicate Balance November 6, 2009
Court Finds Immunity Shields CMU, Athletic Department Officials November 6, 2009
Closed-Captioning Becoming Trend at Sports Facilities November 6, 2009
Closed-Captioning Becoming Trend at Sports Facilities November 6, 2009
US Government in the Wrong Over BALCO Seizures November 6, 2009
Permanent Injunction Granted in Heisman Trademark Infringement Case October 23, 2009
Permanent Injunction Granted in Heisman Trademark Infringement Case October 23, 2009
Effective Risk Management Means Planning for the Worst In Unsettled Times October 23, 2009
Effective Risk Management Means Planning for the Worst In Unsettled Times October 23, 2009
Kansas Sides with KU in Trademark Dispute October 23, 2009
Court Grants University of Michigan AD’s Summary Judgment Motion October 23, 2009
Due Process Claim of Student Athlete’s Parent Is Dismissed October 23, 2009
Appeals Court Sides with OHSAA in Eligibility Dispute October 23, 2009
Pro Sports Teams Should Embrace Either Safety Act “Designation” or “Certification” from Department of Homeland Security October 23, 2009
Pro Sports Teams Should Embrace Either Safety Act “Designation” or “Certification” from Department of Homeland Security October 23, 2009
Pro Sports Teams Should Embrace Either Safety Act “Designation” or “Certification” from Department of Homeland Security October 23, 2009
A Sporting Chance in the Empire State October 23, 2009
A Sporting Chance in the Empire State October 23, 2009
A Sporting Chance in the Empire State October 23, 2009
Appeals Court Delivers Setback to Aspiring Olympian October 9, 2009
Appeals Court Delivers Setback to Aspiring Olympian October 9, 2009
Appeals Court Delivers Setback to Aspiring Olympian October 9, 2009
Federal Judge Offers Little Relief to Roger Clemons October 9, 2009
Federal Judge Offers Little Relief to Roger Clemons October 9, 2009
Federal Judge Offers Little Relief to Roger Clemons October 9, 2009
NCAA Rejects Claims of Preferential Treatment for BCS Universities October 9, 2009
NCAA Rejects Claims of Preferential Treatment for BCS Universities October 9, 2009
NCAA Rejects Claims of Preferential Treatment for BCS Universities October 9, 2009
Federal Court Tackles NFL Drug Testing Program October 9, 2009
Federal Court Tackles NFL Drug Testing Program October 9, 2009
Federal Court Tackles NFL Drug Testing Program October 9, 2009
Court Dismisses Constitutional Claims of Protestors at Gay Games October 9, 2009
Court Dismisses Constitutional Claims of Protestors at Gay Games October 9, 2009
Court Dismisses Constitutional Claims of Protestors at Gay Games October 9, 2009
Mootness Doesn’t Dissuade Court from Sharing Opinion on Eligibility Case October 9, 2009
Plaxico Burress — Two Steps, Three Years and Many Lives October 9, 2009
Plaxico Burress — Two Steps, Three Years and Many Lives October 9, 2009
Court Dismisses Patent Claim, Citing Ambiguity October 9, 2009
High School Football: Liability Lurking Outside the Sideline? September 25, 2009
High School Football: Liability Lurking Outside the Sideline? September 25, 2009
Bid to Include Similarly Situated Coaches in FLSA Claim Falls Short September 25, 2009
Sports Marketing Company Tries to Pin World Wrestling Entertainment Over Use of Term September 25, 2009
Sports Marketing Company Tries to Pin World Wrestling Entertainment Over Use of Term September 25, 2009
In Reversal, Appeals Court Declines To Apply Baseball Rule September 25, 2009
Jackson Lewis Hires Leading Sports Law Authority September 25, 2009
Jackson Lewis Hires Leading Sports Law Authority September 25, 2009
School Board Attorneys Gain a Resource for Stopping Sexual Misconduct between Coaches and Student Athletes September 25, 2009
Golf Company Survives First Test in Intellectual Property Dispute September 25, 2009
Golf Company Survives First Test in Intellectual Property Dispute September 25, 2009
Acushnet Wins New Trial in Patent Dispute with Callaway September 25, 2009
Appellate Judge Rules Against NFL in Supplement Lawsuit September 25, 2009
Appellate Judge Rules Against NFL in Supplement Lawsuit September 25, 2009
Deaf Fan Takes Ohio State To Court over Captioning at Athletic Events September 11, 2009
Deaf Fan Takes Ohio State To Court over Captioning at Athletic Events September 11, 2009
Sports Law Experts Set To Speak at National Sports Law Institute Conference September 11, 2009
Appeals Court Overturns Ruling in Negligence Case September 11, 2009
Appeals Court Overturns Ruling in Negligence Case September 11, 2009
Female Football Player’s Claim Can Continue After Mixed Ruling September 11, 2009
Waiver Releases Defendant from Negligence, But Not Gross Negligence September 11, 2009
District in Trouble over Failed Response to Coach’s Past Transgressions September 11, 2009
NHLPA Dismisses Executive Director, Former U.S. Prosecutor Paul Kelly September 11, 2009
Court Affirms that Officials Weren’t Liable for Student-Athlete’s Rape September 11, 2009
Lawyer Shifts from Legal Department to Overseeing Athletics Compliance September 11, 2009
Did Sentencing Guidelines Fail in Donte Stallworth Case? August 28, 2009
Appeals Court Gives New Life to Student Athlete’s MRSA Claim August 28, 2009
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Jewish Group, which Sued MHSAA August 28, 2009
Comptroller Fails in Legal Bid to Tax Game Ticket Sales August 28, 2009
Comptroller Fails in Legal Bid to Tax Game Ticket Sales August 28, 2009
Will Fantasy Sports Always Be Exempted From Gambling Laws? Don’t Bet On It August 28, 2009
Court Orders Sports Agents into Arbitration August 28, 2009
Panel Affirms that Referee Owed No Duty to Coach for Collision August 28, 2009
Legal Arguments Made in NASCAR Drug Suspension Case August 28, 2009
Caveat Emptor, Seller and Auctioneer When Sports Memorabilia Is for Sale August 14, 2009
Canadian Court Finds Negligence, Awards Student-Athlete $1.37 Million Judgment August 14, 2009
Due Process and Its Role in Amateur Athletics August 14, 2009
Nike’s Close Ties to Jordan Lead to Litigation with Another Apparel Manufacturer and Hall of Fame August 14, 2009
Baseball Fan Settles Claim in ‘Compelled Patriotism’ Case August 14, 2009
Act and Signed Waiver Protect Defendants in Ski Accident Case August 14, 2009
Court Denies Ex-Saints Player’s Bid to Get More Money August 14, 2009
Teaching Graduate Sport Law Using Case Studies and Sports Litigation Alert August 14, 2009
Appeals Court Remands Discrimination Case Involving College Coach August 14, 2009
Sports Agent Loses Appeal in California Case July 31, 2009
Court Dismisses Jilted Coach’s Claims July 31, 2009
Court Dismisses Jilted Coach’s Claims July 31, 2009
Softball Coach Wins Reversal of Summary Judgment Motion July 31, 2009
Haynes and Boone To Host Sports and Entertainment Series in NYC in September July 31, 2009
Haynes and Boone To Host Sports and Entertainment Series in NYC in September July 31, 2009
Duke Successfully Diffuses Golfer’s Breach of Contract Claim July 31, 2009
Ex-Coach Wins Libel Award Against Wacko Parent July 31, 2009
Ex-Coach Wins Libel Award Against Wacko Parent July 31, 2009
Marist College Sues Former Basketball Coach and James Madison University July 31, 2009
FHSAA Rescinds Schedule-Limiting Policy in the Wake of Title IX Action July 31, 2009
FHSAA Rescinds Schedule-Limiting Policy in the Wake of Title IX Action July 31, 2009
Settlement of UC Davis Title IX Lawsuit Could Have National Impact July 31, 2009
March Madness On Demand: Legal Considerations when Structuring a Successful New Media Sports Promotion July 3, 2009
New York Court Finds It Premature to Rule on Sports Agent Case July 3, 2009
Supreme Court Grants Cert in American Needle v. NFL – an Analysis July 3, 2009
Ex-Employee Picks Up Unusual Trademark Victory Against Team July 3, 2009
Court Dismisses Claim of Skier, Who Collided with Snowmobile July 3, 2009
Appellate Division Affirms Summary Judgment for the City of New York July 3, 2009
NCAA, State of Florida Go Toe to Toe in Dispute over Open Records July 3, 2009
NCAA, State of Florida Go Toe to Toe in Dispute over Open Records July 3, 2009
NFL Suspension Lawsuit Continues in State Court July 3, 2009
Fantasy Sports Leagues Get Another Victory Against Player’s Union July 3, 2009
Fantasy Sports Leagues Get Another Victory Against Player’s Union July 3, 2009
Court Denies Summary Judgment After Finding Resort May Have Heightened Risk June 19, 2009
Court Denies Summary Judgment After Finding Resort May Have Heightened Risk June 19, 2009
NHL Wins the Battle in the Desert, But Will it Win the War? June 19, 2009
NBA Player Successful with Motion to Compel Arbitration June 19, 2009
NBA Player Successful with Motion to Compel Arbitration June 19, 2009
Appeals Court Rules for Redskins in Trademark Case June 19, 2009
Appeals Court Rules for Redskins in Trademark Case June 19, 2009
New NFLPA Head Influences Settlement between Union, Retired Players June 19, 2009
New NFLPA Head Influences Settlement between Union, Retired Players June 19, 2009
Court Weighs Factors in Revisiting Fee Award in Title IX Case June 19, 2009
Court Weighs Factors in Revisiting Fee Award in Title IX Case June 19, 2009
Nets Owner Picks Up another Victory in Quest for Brooklyn Arena June 19, 2009
Nets Owner Picks Up another Victory in Quest for Brooklyn Arena June 19, 2009
Play Calling Keller v. NCAA, Electronic Arts, and CLC June 19, 2009
Play Calling Keller v. NCAA, Electronic Arts, and CLC June 19, 2009
Judge Denies Wilson Sporting goods in Patent Case June 19, 2009
Judge Denies Wilson Sporting goods in Patent Case June 19, 2009
Judge Isn’t Swayed by New Discovery in Golf Patent Dispute June 5, 2009
Judge Isn’t Swayed by New Discovery in Golf Patent Dispute June 5, 2009
Delaware Supreme Court Paves the Way for Betting on NFL Games June 5, 2009
North Dakota Moves to Discontinue Use of ‘Fighting Sioux,’ Satisfying Legal Settlement June 5, 2009
State Supreme Court Sides with University in Dispute Involving Athletic Official June 5, 2009
Coach Loses Breach of Contract Claim for Lack of ‘Detrimental Reliance’ June 5, 2009
University of Missouri Cracks Down on School District Using Its Logo June 5, 2009
How will the Obama Administration Impact Title IX? June 5, 2009
Ramirez Suspension Raises Morals Clause Question June 5, 2009
Court Rules ‘Athletics Exclusion’ Clause Was Inapplicable in Insurance Case June 5, 2009
Court Resolves Question over Athletic Exclusion in Coverage Case May 22, 2009
Does CentSports Engage in Illegal Bookmaking or Violate National Collegiate Athletic Association Bylaws? May 22, 2009
Does CentSports Engage in Illegal Bookmaking or Violate National Collegiate Athletic Association Bylaws? May 22, 2009
Student Athlete’s Claim Survives Saint Louis University’s Motion to Dismiss May 22, 2009
Student Athlete’s Claim Survives Saint Louis University’s Motion to Dismiss May 22, 2009
Former Athletic Department Official Filed EEOC Complaint Against University May 22, 2009
Former Athletic Department Official Filed EEOC Complaint Against University May 22, 2009
Fireworks at SLA Conference as Donald Fehr reacts to Comments Made by Jerry Reinsdorf May 22, 2009
Fireworks at SLA Conference as Donald Fehr reacts to Comments Made by Jerry Reinsdorf May 22, 2009
Court Finds that Nike Did Not Intentionally Wait To File Motion May 22, 2009
Appeals Courts Affirms that Injured Golfer Assumes Risk of Injury May 22, 2009
Appeals Court Reinstates Coach’s Lawsuit Against University of Minnesota May 22, 2009
Court Rules for District, Finding Candidate Never Applied for Coaching Position May 8, 2009
Florida Judge Dismisses Professional Golfer’s Lawsuit May 8, 2009
D&O Coverage for Sports Business Claims Is Not a Slam Dunk May 8, 2009
Court Finds that Missing a Game Does Not Constitute ‘Irreparable Harm’ May 8, 2009
Massachusetts High Court Affirms Ruling for Soccer Association May 8, 2009
California Judge Grants Softball Players’ Motion in Title IX Dispute May 8, 2009
California Judge Grants Softball Players’ Motion in Title IX Dispute May 8, 2009
How Facebook and Twitter Are Affecting Major Sports and Individual’s First Amendment Rights May 8, 2009
How Facebook and Twitter Are Affecting Major Sports and Individual’s First Amendment Rights May 8, 2009
After Dismissing Her Own Federal Lawsuit, Coach Files Complaint with the EEOC May 8, 2009
After Dismissing Her Own Federal Lawsuit, Coach Files Complaint with the EEOC May 8, 2009
The Athlete Endorsement Game April 24, 2009
The Athlete Endorsement Game April 24, 2009
Court Determines that Waiver Violated Public Policy April 24, 2009
Court Determines that Waiver Violated Public Policy April 24, 2009
Summary Judgment Ruling Sidelines Football Player’s Discrimination Claim April 24, 2009
Summary Judgment Ruling Sidelines Football Player’s Discrimination Claim April 24, 2009
Basketball Player’s Claim Survives Summary Judgment April 24, 2009
Basketball Player’s Claim Survives Summary Judgment April 24, 2009
Chicago Joins the Metal Bat Debate: As the Windy City Inches Closer to Securing its Bid to Host the 2016 Games, a Closer Examination of such Debates becomes Necessary April 24, 2009
Chicago Joins the Metal Bat Debate: As the Windy City Inches Closer to Securing its Bid to Host the 2016 Games, a Closer Examination of such Debates becomes Necessary April 24, 2009
Court Finds for City After Worker Suffers Accident at Shea Stadium April 24, 2009
Court Finds for City After Worker Suffers Accident at Shea Stadium April 24, 2009
Court Grants Cornell’s Motion to Dismiss on Jurisdictional Grounds April 24, 2009
Court Grants Cornell’s Motion to Dismiss on Jurisdictional Grounds April 24, 2009
Reinsdorf Is Featured Guest at Next Month’s SLA Annual Meeting April 24, 2009
Reinsdorf Is Featured Guest at Next Month’s SLA Annual Meeting April 24, 2009
Court Sides with Property Owner After Football Accident April 10, 2009
Court Sides with Property Owner After Football Accident April 10, 2009
Partial Settlement in Patent Infringement Case Leads to Dismissal April 10, 2009
Partial Settlement in Patent Infringement Case Leads to Dismissal April 10, 2009
Court: Coach’s Age and Race Discrimination Claims Can Continue April 10, 2009
Court: Coach’s Age and Race Discrimination Claims Can Continue April 10, 2009
Assessing a Coach’s Liability for Injury to the Student-Athlete April 10, 2009
Assessing a Coach’s Liability for Injury to the Student-Athlete April 10, 2009
Athlete’s Sexual Harassment Can Continue on Multiple Fronts April 10, 2009
Athlete’s Sexual Harassment Can Continue on Multiple Fronts April 10, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court Holds the Line in Case involving Coach-led Prayers April 10, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court Holds the Line in Case involving Coach-led Prayers April 10, 2009
A Moral Dilemma: Morals Clauses in Endorsement Contracts April 10, 2009
A Moral Dilemma: Morals Clauses in Endorsement Contracts April 10, 2009
Federal Judge Sends Eligibility Lawsuit Back to State Court. April 10, 2009
Federal Judge Sends Eligibility Lawsuit Back to State Court. April 10, 2009
Court Affirms Holding that Gymnast Assumed the Risks Inherent in Her Sport March 27, 2009
Court Affirms Holding that Gymnast Assumed the Risks Inherent in Her Sport March 27, 2009
Federal Appeals Court Sides with Coaches in Wrongful Death Case March 27, 2009
Federal Appeals Court Sides with Coaches in Wrongful Death Case March 27, 2009
Legal Challenges Arise in Protecting Sports’ Brands March 27, 2009
Legal Challenges Arise in Protecting Sports’ Brands March 27, 2009
Louisiana’s Highest Court Overturns Coach’s Claim Against University March 27, 2009
Louisiana’s Highest Court Overturns Coach’s Claim Against University March 27, 2009
Federal Court Favors Golf Simulation Company in Patent Case March 27, 2009
Letter from Oakland Raiders Lawyer Assails Lane Kiffin March 27, 2009
University of Baltimore Creates Sports Law Organization March 27, 2009
California Supreme Court Sides with 49ers Fans in Pat-Down Case March 27, 2009
Plaintiffs’ attorneys secure almost $300,000 in fees in Title IX Case March 13, 2009
Sports Law Attorney Robin Harris Named Ivy League Executive Director March 13, 2009
Louisiana’s Recreational Use Statute Applies in Baseball Incident March 13, 2009
An Umpire’s Perspective: Should I Be Concerned about Liability? March 13, 2009
I Shall Be Released – or Not… March 13, 2009
Judge Attacks NCAA Rule that Prohibits Student Athletes from Having Lawyers Present During Negotiations March 13, 2009
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case Arising Out of T-shirt Launch Promotion at Stadium March 13, 2009
Panel: Trial Court Acted Prematurely in Negligence Case March 13, 2009
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Negligence Case Arising Out of T-shirt Launch Promotion at Stadium March 13, 2009
Tackling Head Trauma: The Concussion Problem In Sports March 13, 2009
Court Wants More Time in Sports Agent Dispute February 27, 2009
Coaches Should Be Careful When Breaking a Contract February 27, 2009
Lack of Facts Dooms Coaches’ Discrimination Claim Against Administrator February 27, 2009
Lawsuit Pushes Athletic Association to Level Playing Field for Female Baseball Players February 27, 2009
Court Made Mistake in Not Weighing Student Athlete’s Role in His Own Death February 27, 2009
Gene Marsh, former Chairman of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, Joins Lightfoot, Franklin & White February 27, 2009
Court Favors NCAA in Ticket Distribution Case February 27, 2009
High Court’s Ruling Means Colleges Face Enhanced Risk Associated with Gender Discrimination February 27, 2009
Court Allows Coach’s Wrongful Termination Suit to Continue February 13, 2009
Court Holds That High School Cheerleading Is A Contact Sport – Providing Immunity For Teammate And School District February 13, 2009
CLC Attorney Talks Trademark Compliance, Ensuring Labor Code Compliance and Other Legal Issues February 13, 2009
Court Reluctantly Extends Stay of Arbitration in Legal Dispute February 13, 2009
Arkansas State Appeals Court Upholds Ticket Scalping Conviction February 13, 2009
Attorney Believes Settlement Could Have Repercussions for NCAA February 13, 2009
Citi Field: What’s In A Name? February 13, 2009
Appeals Court Reverses Field, Dismissing Spectator’s Claim against University February 13, 2009
The 4th Amendment, the California Constitution, and Pat Down Searches at Sporting Events as a Matter of Law January 30, 2009
Judge Sides with Nike in Race Discrimination Case January 30, 2009
Letter About NBA Player Could Have Sparked Legal Concerns January 30, 2009
Court: MLB Team Could Have Anticipated Claims Arising in Maine January 30, 2009
Professors Discuss How They Use Sports Litigation Alert January 30, 2009
Callaway Wins Preliminary Battle in Patent Dispute with Maker of Titleist Golf Balls January 30, 2009
Sports Law Attorneys Set Up Their Own Shop on Both Coasts January 30, 2009
Trial Court Erred When It Granted Student Athlete Leave to Serve a Late Notice January 30, 2009
Court Remands Case Involving Spectator Beaning at Soccer Match January 30, 2009
Court Finds Respective Boat Captains Negligent in Sailing Race Mishap January 2, 2009
The Death of Fantasy Sports as We Know It? January 2, 2009
Alcorn State Coach Sues AD, Others for Failure To Honor Contract Terms January 2, 2009
Appeals Court Upends Finding for Coach in Breach of Contract Case January 2, 2009
UCF Hires Attorney Michael Glazier to Review Football Training Policies after Player Collapse January 2, 2009
Coach Loses Argument that AD Lacked Power To Accept Resignation January 2, 2009
Court Finds that College Should Have Warned Player about Danger January 2, 2009
Court: Defendant Could Not Have Foreseen Injuries to Soccer Player January 2, 2009