Vol. 9 – 2012

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Chicago Bears Declare Victory over a Multi-Million Dollar Amusement Tax Assessment on Luxury Boxes and Club Seats December 28, 2012
Court: CBA Limits Availability of Grievance Procedures to Coaches December 28, 2012
Appellate Court Upholds NJSIAA’s Finding on Redshirt Rule December 28, 2012
Court Dismisses Coach’s Defamation and Invasion of Privacy Claims December 28, 2012
Recommendations for Improving Graduation Rates of Black Male Student Athletes December 28, 2012
Attorneys See Trouble for NCAA in Recent McNair Ruling December 28, 2012
How Sports, Celebrities, and Videogames Reshape the Law of Publicity December 28, 2012
Two Sports Leagues that Could Be Poised for Growth in 2012 and Why December 28, 2012
Challenge To Alleged Restraints on Baseball and Hockey Programming Survive Motion to Dismiss December 28, 2012
The NCAA’s One-Year Renewable Athletic Scholarship – The Modern Reserve Clause December 28, 2012
Marvin Julian Miller (April 14, 1917 – November 27, 2012) December 28, 2012
Marvin Julian Miller (April 14, 1917 – November 27, 2012) December 28, 2012
Judge Finds Priority Sports Violated Agent’s Right to Privacy December 14, 2012
Cheerleader Who Suffered Concussion Sues School District December 14, 2012
Settlement Reached in Morales Concussion Case December 14, 2012
Court Dismissed Owner’s Claim against Former Coach, IFL League Commissioner December 14, 2012
The Potential Role of Criminal Law in the NFL Concussion Cases December 14, 2012
Twitter Bans: The Lurking First Amendment Questions December 14, 2012
Discovery Dispute Centers on Scouting Reports December 14, 2012
Appeals Court: Assumption of Risk Inapplicable in Water Park Case December 14, 2012
Court Delivers Partial Victory to NFL Properties in Bouchat Case December 14, 2012
NHL Lockout: Is Decertification the Next Step for the Players? December 14, 2012
Employees Target Golf Facility for Tip Pooling Practices December 14, 2012
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Brought by Former High School Student Athlete November 30, 2012
Analyst Assesses Diversity at Football Bowl Subdivision Schools and Conferences November 30, 2012
California Court Grants Writ of Mandate for Golf Range Against the City of Los Angeles November 30, 2012
Universities Engage in a Battle of the Birds November 30, 2012
Universities Engage in a Battle of the Birds November 30, 2012
Conference Looks at Growing Trend Toward Concussions in Sport November 30, 2012
Conference Looks at Growing Trend Toward Concussions in Sport November 30, 2012
Hockey Violence and the Long Arm of the Law November 30, 2012
Hockey Violence and the Long Arm of the Law November 30, 2012
Dan Beebe Appointed ‘Of Counsel’ to Witt/Kieffer’s Sports Leadership Practice November 30, 2012
Dan Beebe Appointed ‘Of Counsel’ to Witt/Kieffer’s Sports Leadership Practice November 30, 2012
Court Leaves Door Open for Coach Suing New Mexico Activities Association November 30, 2012
Court Leaves Door Open for Coach Suing New Mexico Activities Association November 30, 2012
Ninth Circuit Sets Precedent with Limited Remand, Dismissing Plaintiff without Class November 30, 2012
Ninth Circuit Sets Precedent with Limited Remand, Dismissing Plaintiff without Class November 30, 2012
Court Affirms County’s Immunity from Baseball Team’s Lawsuit November 30, 2012
Court Affirms County’s Immunity from Baseball Team’s Lawsuit November 30, 2012
Lawsuit Claims Florida School Violated FHSAA Rules and Guidelines in Lightening Case November 30, 2012
Lawsuit Claims Florida School Violated FHSAA Rules and Guidelines in Lightening Case November 30, 2012
Plaintiffs Charge Tennessee Athletic Department with Discrimination and Retaliation November 30, 2012
Plaintiffs Charge Tennessee Athletic Department with Discrimination and Retaliation November 30, 2012
When Fields Attack: Former Houston Texans Punter Alleges Poor Field Conditions Caused Injury November 30, 2012
Court Dismisses Reeves Nelson Suit against Sports Illustrated November 16, 2012
LNS Captioning Helps Sports Facilities Satisfy ADA Requirements and Meet the Needs of the Hearing Impaired November 16, 2012
LNS Captioning Helps Sports Facilities Satisfy ADA Requirements and Meet the Needs of the Hearing Impaired November 16, 2012
Disgruntled Customer Brings Antitrust Claim Against NFL Teams November 16, 2012
Disgruntled Customer Brings Antitrust Claim Against NFL Teams November 16, 2012
Mississippi Jury Rules in Favor of Riddell in Design Defect Case November 16, 2012
Mississippi Jury Rules in Favor of Riddell in Design Defect Case November 16, 2012
Sacramento Kings Reach Settlement with Sporting Goods Companies in Francisco Garcia Case November 16, 2012
Sacramento Kings Reach Settlement with Sporting Goods Companies in Francisco Garcia Case November 16, 2012
Court: Reebok Must Produce Documents Relating to NBA in American Needle Case November 16, 2012
Court Turns Away Student Athlete and his Breach of Contract Claim Against College November 16, 2012
Conference at National Sport Law Institute Touches on Pivotal Sports Law Topics November 16, 2012
Conference at National Sport Law Institute Touches on Pivotal Sports Law Topics November 16, 2012
Tennis Pro’s Age Discrimination Claim Survives Summary Judgment November 16, 2012
Tennis Pro’s Age Discrimination Claim Survives Summary Judgment November 16, 2012
Maine Cheerleader Sues School District and Coach after Suffering Concussion November 16, 2012
Maine Cheerleader Sues School District and Coach after Suffering Concussion November 16, 2012
Poker is a Game of Skill, not Chance, but What about Sports Betting? November 16, 2012
Poker is a Game of Skill, not Chance, but What about Sports Betting? November 16, 2012
Ex-Employee Sues NBA for Discrimination November 16, 2012
Mancina v. Goodell and NFL: Aggrieved Fan Sues November 2, 2012
Court Sides with Cheerleader in Claim against Coach November 2, 2012
Armstrong’s Endorsement Contracts and the “Morals Clause” November 2, 2012
Reliability of Concussion Baseline Testing Company’s Product Challenged in Court November 2, 2012
Court Dismisses Personal Injury Claim Arising from Field Hockey Game November 2, 2012
Can an Amusement Park Patron Sue for an Injury Caused By Bumping on a Bumper Car Ride? November 2, 2012
Texas Rangers: Lenders Strike Out in Challenge to Financial Advisors’ Professional Fees November 2, 2012
The NHL Lockout: A Tale of Two Nations November 2, 2012
Plaintiff Doesn’t Need Expert for Products Liability Claim against MacGregor, Riddell November 2, 2012
Football Player Can’t Show that Coach’s Insults Caused ‘Severe Emotional Distress’ November 2, 2012
Coach Files Suit Against United Football League Founder November 2, 2012
Basketball Machine Companies Fight Over Discovery Dispute October 19, 2012
Connecticut’s High Court Reverses Appellate Court in Premises Liability Case October 19, 2012
Sports Law Negotiation Competition Takes a Giant Leap, Drawing Teams from 28 Law Schools October 19, 2012
Wells Balances Being Spurs General Counsel with Partner at Bracewell October 19, 2012
All That Glitters in the World of Disability Benefits Is not Gold October 19, 2012
Fan Protection, Risk Management and the Role of the Property Manager October 19, 2012
Fan Protection, Risk Management and the Role of the Property Manager October 19, 2012
Federal Court Sides with Disabled Athlete in Suit against Illinois High School Association October 19, 2012
Federal Court Sides with Disabled Athlete in Suit against Illinois High School Association October 19, 2012
Savannah State’s Former Athletic Director Sues for Discrimination after Being Replaced by ‘Less-Qualified’ Male October 19, 2012
Savannah State’s Former Athletic Director Sues for Discrimination after Being Replaced by ‘Less-Qualified’ Male October 19, 2012
Court Sides with NFL Team after it Fired Body Paint-Wearing Cheerleader October 19, 2012
Court Sides with NFL Team after it Fired Body Paint-Wearing Cheerleader October 19, 2012
‘Head Cases’ — The University Of Texas’ Fall 2012 Symposium Examines Concussions and Litigation October 19, 2012
‘Head Cases’ — The University Of Texas’ Fall 2012 Symposium Examines Concussions and Litigation October 19, 2012
Boogaards v. NHLPA: Implications of Ninth Circuit Ruling in Peterson v. NFLPA October 19, 2012
Boogaards v. NHLPA: Implications of Ninth Circuit Ruling in Peterson v. NFLPA October 19, 2012
Sports Lawyers to Gather for the National Sports Law Institute of Marquette University Law School Annual Conference October 5, 2012
Sports Lawyers to Gather for the National Sports Law Institute of Marquette University Law School Annual Conference October 5, 2012
Mouth Guard Maker Draws Fire over Claims; Lawyers, Others Weigh In October 5, 2012
Mouth Guard Maker Draws Fire over Claims; Lawyers, Others Weigh In October 5, 2012
Five Things Other Sports Leagues Can Learn from the NFL Lockout of its Referees October 5, 2012
Court Dismisses Most of Volleyball Player’s Title VI Claims, But Lets Retaliation Claim Stand October 5, 2012
Appeals Court Backs District Amid Teacher’s Allegation that He Has to Give Athlete Passing Grade October 5, 2012
Municipality and Football League Shielded from Fan’s Suit October 5, 2012
Municipality and Football League Shielded from Fan’s Suit October 5, 2012
Attorney Lobbies for Appeal in McAdoo Case October 5, 2012
Attorney Lobbies for Appeal in McAdoo Case October 5, 2012
Woman Sues Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini’s Foundation After Suffering Injuries During Football Drill October 5, 2012
Federal Judge Delivers Crushing Blow to ChampionsWorld in Antitrust Case October 5, 2012
Former Soccer Player Sues Professional and Its Former Coach October 5, 2012
4th Circuit: Student Athlete Lacks of Constitutional Right about Where to Play October 5, 2012
All the World’s a Stage? The New York Court of Appeals’ Decision in Dzielski v. Essex Insurance Co. October 5, 2012
Assessing Concussion Litigation and the Potential Issues September 21, 2012
NCAA Seeks Delay in O’Bannon Suit After Plaintiffs Move to Expand Class September 21, 2012
Court Deals Blow to School District in Negligence Action September 21, 2012
Raising the Bar: A Comparative Legislative Review of Concussion Safety Laws in United States and Canada September 21, 2012
How Much is Your Client Worth? September 21, 2012
A Primer on Sports Betting Litigation in New Jersey September 21, 2012
Taking Stock of the 9th Circuit’s Decision in the Matthews Case September 21, 2012
Federal Court Ejects Sports Officiating Business’s Discrimination Claim September 21, 2012
The Curious Case of D.J. Williams September 21, 2012
Judge Dismisses Artist’s Claim against NYU Involving Mascot Drawing September 21, 2012
Maryland Court of Appeals finds that NFL Player Is a Covered Employee September 21, 2012
Magistrate Is Unwilling to Grant Discovery Sanctions in Case Involving Ski Accident September 21, 2012
The NFL Players’ Association’s Rule 60 Motion September 7, 2012
The NCAA Infractions Enforcement Process – Role of Counsel September 7, 2012
Egdorf Focuses on Emerging Liability Questions Arising from Concussions September 7, 2012
Minnesota Judge Dismisses ex-Players Antitrust Claim as Misplaced September 7, 2012
FCC Delivers Victory to Tennis Channel in Battle with Comcast September 7, 2012
Plaintiff’s Claim that NCAA Is Liable for Damage Caused by Infraction Report Falls Short, Again September 7, 2012
Jerseys For Sale – $500,000,000 Each September 7, 2012
Briggs and Morgan to Represent the Minnesota Vikings September 7, 2012
Insurers Attempt to Get Out of Concussion Game September 7, 2012
Judge Rules for Knicks in Cuttino Mobley Case September 7, 2012
Jerseys For Sale – $500,000,000 Each September 7, 2012
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Athletic Director-Coach’s Retaliation Claim September 7, 2012
Game Over: Pre-Trial Settlement in New Mexico Foul Ball Case September 7, 2012
Practical Considerations in Finding the Right Athlete to Endorse Your Products August 24, 2012
Bruce Matthews’ Narrow Effect on California Workers’ Compensation Claims August 24, 2012
What Sports Organizations Can Learn From Oprah August 24, 2012
European Stadia Embrace Technology in Spite of Privacy Concerns August 24, 2012
Second Circuit Affirms and Concludes Cheerleading is Not a Sport (Yet) in Biediger v. Quinnipiac University August 24, 2012
Second Circuit Affirms and Concludes Cheerleading is Not a Sport (Yet) in Biediger v. Quinnipiac University August 24, 2012
Court Sustains ADA Claim Brought by Coach Who Suffers from Post-concussion Syndrome August 24, 2012
Court Sustains ADA Claim Brought by Coach Who Suffers from Post-concussion Syndrome August 24, 2012
Minnesota High Court Rejects Verdict against University Coach for Negligent Misrepresentation in Hiring August 24, 2012
Minnesota High Court Rejects Verdict against University Coach for Negligent Misrepresentation in Hiring August 24, 2012
Experts Question USADA’s Jurisdiction in Armstrong Case August 24, 2012
Experts Question USADA’s Jurisdiction in Armstrong Case August 24, 2012
Federal Judge Sides with NFL in Dispute over Arbitrator August 24, 2012
Federal Judge Sides with NFL in Dispute over Arbitrator August 24, 2012
Proving Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in California Athlete Workers’ Compensation Cases August 24, 2012
Proving Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in California Athlete Workers’ Compensation Cases August 24, 2012
Thomas Jefferson School of Law to Host Prestigious National Sports Law Negotiation Competition in Late September August 24, 2012
Thomas Jefferson School of Law to Host Prestigious National Sports Law Negotiation Competition in Late September August 24, 2012
Competing Before the PTO: Four Things a Professional Athlete Should Consider When Seeking a Federal Trademark Registration August 24, 2012
Competing Before the PTO: Four Things a Professional Athlete Should Consider When Seeking a Federal Trademark Registration August 24, 2012
Judge: School District’s Football Stadium Met ADA Requirements August 10, 2012
Access Denied: Public Agencies and the Release of Public Records August 10, 2012
Court Rebuffs NCAA and CLC in Antitrust Litigation August 10, 2012
Risking Fan Disapproval, Owners Unanimously Support NBA Program to Sell Advertising on Game Jerseys August 10, 2012
Panel Affirms District Court’s Dismissal of Antitrust Claim against NCAA; Law Firms Weigh In August 10, 2012
It Happened In Happy Valley August 10, 2012
What Happens When You Assume The Risk; The Latest in Sporting & Recreational Cases August 10, 2012
Assessment of the New Jersey Sports Betting and the Interstate Horseracing Act August 10, 2012
Federal Circuit Affirms Judgment that TaylorMade Golf’s Clubs Do Not Infringe on Patents August 10, 2012
Sports Lawyer Paul J. Greene Joins Terry Garmey & Associates August 10, 2012
Court Finds for School District in Concussion Case involving Swimmer August 10, 2012
MarkMonitor Helps Rights Holders Keep Sports Industry Counterfeiters at Bay August 10, 2012
Big East Puts Litigation Behind It by Settling with Departing Members August 10, 2012
Systematically Managing the Risks of Sports Concussions July 27, 2012
Pittsburgh Penguins Face Lawsuit over Text Message Campaign July 27, 2012
University of North Carolina and University of Washington Tighten Restraints on Agents Seeking To Contact Student Athletes July 27, 2012
Panel Rules Preliminary Injunction Decision in Eligibility Case Can Be Appealed July 27, 2012
It May Be Time to Prepare For Another Nuclear Winter in the National Hockey League July 27, 2012
Court Grants Boston College’s Motion to Transfer Cheerleader Case July 27, 2012
School District Dealt Another Blow in Discrimination Case Involving Officiating Service July 27, 2012
Third Circuit Remands Question about Fees in ATP Case to Lower Court July 27, 2012
Appeals Court Agrees that Suite Holder Tried to Shield Money from Owners of FedEx Field July 27, 2012
In Balancing Free Expression and Trademark Rights, Panel Sides with Artist over University of Alabama July 27, 2012
With the Olympic Games around the Corner, Coaches Need a ‘Wakeup Call’ July 27, 2012
Steelers Sidestep Attorney Fees in Workers Compensation Case Tied to Concussions June 29, 2012
Circuit of the Americas Lawsuit Settled, Formula 1 Back on Track for U.S. Grand Prix June 29, 2012
Professional Athletes, Workers’ Compensation Claims and Forum Shopping June 29, 2012
California Cricket Academy Lacks Standing to Pursue Claim Against National Association June 29, 2012
California Cricket Academy Lacks Standing to Pursue Claim Against National Association June 29, 2012
Student’s Claim that ADD Gives Him ‘Right’ to Compete Falls Short June 29, 2012
Student’s Claim that ADD Gives Him ‘Right’ to Compete Falls Short June 29, 2012
Assumption of Risk Holds Up After Incident in Indoor Batting Cage June 29, 2012
The NFLPA’s Potential Legal Liability to Former Players for Traumatic Brain Injury June 29, 2012
Collegiate Sports Chaplains: Constitutional Questions June 29, 2012
The Evolution of the United States – Japanese Player Contract Agreement June 29, 2012
First Amendment Might Trump Licensing Fees for Video Games June 29, 2012
Court Sides with Insurance Provider in Wrongful Death Action at Ballpark June 29, 2012
Federal Judge Turns Away Anti-Title IX’s Group Bid to End Law’s Applicability to High Schools June 15, 2012
Federal Judge Turns Away Anti-Title IX’s Group Bid to End Law’s Applicability to High Schools June 15, 2012
Organizations Provide Publishing Opportunities to Sports Law Professors on the Subject of Collegiate Athletics June 15, 2012
Organizations Provide Publishing Opportunities to Sports Law Professors on the Subject of Collegiate Athletics June 15, 2012
A Plaintiff’s Lawyer’s Perspective on Bullying of Queer Athletes June 15, 2012
A Plaintiff’s Lawyer’s Perspective on Bullying of Queer Athletes June 15, 2012
Marist Outfoxes Former Basketball Coach at Trial, But Does Not Score Damages Award June 15, 2012
Marist Outfoxes Former Basketball Coach at Trial, But Does Not Score Damages Award June 15, 2012
Court Grants Relief to WWE, but Leaves Intact Some of Wrestler Widow’s Other Claims June 15, 2012
Court Grants Relief to WWE, but Leaves Intact Some of Wrestler Widow’s Other Claims June 15, 2012
NCAA Gets Partial Discovery Victory as Cohane Case Drags On June 15, 2012
NCAA Gets Partial Discovery Victory as Cohane Case Drags On June 15, 2012
Mom Alleges Constitutional Violation after Son Is Cut from Basketball Team June 15, 2012
Mom Alleges Constitutional Violation after Son Is Cut from Basketball Team June 15, 2012
When The Best Defense Is a Proactive Offense: How Athletes Can Protect Their Online Reputation June 15, 2012
When The Best Defense Is a Proactive Offense: How Athletes Can Protect Their Online Reputation June 15, 2012
Judge Denies Coach’s Summary Judgment Motion on Due Process Claims June 15, 2012
Judge Denies Coach’s Summary Judgment Motion on Due Process Claims June 15, 2012
Risk Management for Athlete Safety and To Protect Facilities from Spectator Lawsuits June 15, 2012
Risk Management for Athlete Safety and To Protect Facilities from Spectator Lawsuits June 15, 2012
I Don’t Care if I Never Get Back: Catastrophic Injury at the Ballpark June 15, 2012
I Don’t Care if I Never Get Back: Catastrophic Injury at the Ballpark June 15, 2012
Court Sides with NCAA in Continuing Battle of the ‘Fighting Sioux’ Nickname June 1, 2012
Court Sides with NCAA in Continuing Battle of the ‘Fighting Sioux’ Nickname June 1, 2012
The Commissioner’s Power to Redress Systematic Club Mismanagement June 1, 2012
The Commissioner’s Power to Redress Systematic Club Mismanagement June 1, 2012
Coach’s Breach of Contract Claim Gets New Life June 1, 2012
The Gladiators Must Perform June 1, 2012
Court Leaves Part of Former Coach’s Discrimination Claim in Tact June 1, 2012
Analyzing MLB’s Decision to Dismiss Arbitrator in the Wake of Controversial Decision June 1, 2012
ADA Advocates Target Illinois High School Association June 1, 2012
Kessler Talks about Moving His Legal Team to Winston & Strawn June 1, 2012
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Tobacco Sponsorships of Sports Events June 1, 2012
Paul Kelly Joins Jackson Lewis LLP as Partner, Enhancing Its Collegiate and Professional Sports Practice June 1, 2012
GM Dodges Antitrust Allegations in Racing Lawsuit June 1, 2012
Michigan’s Concussion Bill Expected to go to Senate Floor in Next Few Weeks June 1, 2012
U.S. Education Department Reaches Agreement with Butler to Resolve Title IX Athletics Compliance Review June 1, 2012
Appeals Court Sides with Bills in Lawsuit Brought by Security Guard May 18, 2012
Attorney Scott Wilkinson Finds Success as Atlanta Hawks General Counsel May 18, 2012
Are Unpaid Internships in Sport Legal? May 18, 2012
Court Deals a Loss to Man Who Was Trying to Buy Tampa Bay Storm May 18, 2012
Why Prosecute The Rocket? May 18, 2012
Parents File Lawsuit on Behalf of Their Injured Son May 18, 2012
NYRA Fires Two Officials in Wake of Takeout Scandal May 18, 2012
This Tweet Sponsored by …: The Application of the New FTC Guides to the Social Media World of Professional Athletes May 18, 2012
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Claim Against Head Coach May 18, 2012
Waiver, Assumption of Risk Dooms Cheerleader’s Negligence Claim May 18, 2012
Connecticut Court: Proximity of Fence at Soccer Field May Constitute ‘Public Nuisance’ May 18, 2012
New York Jets Sue Luxury Suite Holder May 4, 2012
Mayfield Loses Again in Litigation against NASCAR May 4, 2012
Duerson’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Could be the First Major Test Case in the NFL Concussion Litigation May 4, 2012
High School Sued by Family of Former Football Who Suffered Concussions May 4, 2012
High School Sued by Family of Former Football Who Suffered Concussions May 4, 2012
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of College Football Player’s Negligence Claim May 4, 2012
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of College Football Player’s Negligence Claim May 4, 2012
Court: Stadium Provided Sufficient ‘Program Access’ to Disabled Fan May 4, 2012
Court: Stadium Provided Sufficient ‘Program Access’ to Disabled Fan May 4, 2012
Vermont Law School’s Sports Law Institute Creates Board of Advisors May 4, 2012
Plaintiffs in NCAA Student-Athlete Name & Likeness Thwarted Again in Discovery Ruling May 4, 2012
State Court Grants Preliminary Injunction to Golf Range Operator in Spat over Contract May 4, 2012
Former Player Files Suit against C.B. Tarragona and Spanish Basketball Federation May 4, 2012
Coaching Contracts: When is a Done Deal Done? May 4, 2012
Major League Baseball Introduces Social Media Policy for Players April 20, 2012
Court Dismisses Part of Wrongful Termination Suit Brought by Coach April 20, 2012
NCAA Responds to Concussion Lawsuit April 20, 2012
Lee Talks about Her Role as Diamondbacks GC and How She Got There April 20, 2012
Court Affirms Ruling for White Sox, Security Guards April 20, 2012
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier Sues Professional Football League April 20, 2012
Court Rules for Insurance Company, Finding Cowboy Athletics Waited Too Long to Contest Policies April 20, 2012
Court Rules for Insurance Company, Finding Cowboy Athletics Waited Too Long to Contest Policies April 20, 2012
Court Dismisses Claim Brought by Boy Who Fell on Bleachers April 20, 2012
Court Dismisses Claim Brought by Boy Who Fell on Bleachers April 20, 2012
Annual Sports Lawyers Association Conference Set for May 10-12 April 20, 2012
Annual Sports Lawyers Association Conference Set for May 10-12 April 20, 2012
DOE Evaluating Complaint Against UM Athletics April 20, 2012
Court Permits Parent Representing Himself in Title IX Case to Amend Complaint April 20, 2012
Head Injuries in Youth Football – What is the Future of the Sport? April 6, 2012
Court Finds School District Did All It Could to Ease Swimmer’s Anxiety April 6, 2012
Mike Leach’s Petition for Review Was Denied by the Texas Supreme Court, Leaving Questions on the Termination of Coaching Contracts in Texas April 6, 2012
Negligence Claim Falls Short in Spectator Case April 6, 2012
Souvenir Shop Sues Over Lease Dispute April 6, 2012
Federal Judge Grants Summary Judgment to Citi Field Operator in Contract Dispute April 6, 2012
International Soccer Star Regains Complete Control, with No Penalties, over His Face…er, Image Rights April 6, 2012
Golf Course Given Latitude to Amend Compliant Against Management Company April 6, 2012
California Bill Could Restrict Who Attends Sporting Events April 6, 2012
Federal Judge Confirms Arbitral Award by CAS Against Soccer Star April 6, 2012
Dunking Billboards—Are NBA Game Jerseys for Sale? April 6, 2012
Settlement Reached in California Concussion Case April 6, 2012
Examining Insurance Coverage for Athlete Non-Appearance March 23, 2012
Court Finds NCAA Does Not Control Member Institutions in Discovery Battle March 23, 2012
Court Finds NCAA Does Not Control Member Institutions in Discovery Battle March 23, 2012
Court Provides Mixed Verdict on School District’s Handling of Officiating Contracts March 23, 2012
USA Rugby Football Union Scores Partial Victory in Dispute with Manufacturer March 23, 2012
BC Government cancels $40 million stadium naming rights deal March 23, 2012
Troy University Trumps Its Big Brothers with Sport and Fitness Management Program March 23, 2012
Appeals Court Sides with Female Basketball Players over Scheduling Controversy March 23, 2012
Appeals Court Sides with Female Basketball Players over Scheduling Controversy March 23, 2012
Putting Shoulder Pads on Schleck: How the Business of Professional Cycling Could Be Improved Through a More American Structur March 23, 2012
Sports Law Attorneys Leave Miller Canfield for ‘National’ Opportunity at Schiff Hardin LLP March 23, 2012
Song Writer Fails in Copyright Infringement Suit Against ESPN, Others March 23, 2012
Another Injured Skier Sues Vail Resorts March 23, 2012
Court Agrees with NFL Player Insurance Plan in Worker’s Comp Dispute March 9, 2012
Racing Promoter Sues Formula 1 Race Investors March 9, 2012
Workers Compensation Rules May Preclude Latest Concussion Lawsuits March 9, 2012
The Collapse of the Women’s Professional Soccer League Should Surprise No One March 9, 2012
Court Dismisses Student-Athlete’s Lawsuit over Revoked Scholarship as Time-Barred March 9, 2012
Novel Argument in WVU-Big East Litigation Lacked Applicability March 9, 2012
Association’s Bid to Limit Recruiting at Non-Public Schools Gains Support from the Sixth Circuit March 9, 2012
Court of Arbitration for Sport Clears Athlete of Doping Charges, Makes Governing Body Pay Attorney Fees March 9, 2012
Padres CEO Endows Sports Law Center at Villanova with $5 Million Gift March 9, 2012
Court: State’s Ownership of Racetrack Will Not Support Jilted Trainer’s Argument for Injunction March 9, 2012
Another Day, Another Concussion Lawsuit, with a Twist March 9, 2012
In Consideration of the Athlete’s Right of Publicity March 9, 2012
Attorney Takes the Lead in Advocating for Safer Air Races February 24, 2012
Cybex Reaches Settlement in Product Liability Suit, Averts Financial Disaster February 24, 2012
Deadline for ADA Compliance Is Fast Approaching for All Golf Courses February 24, 2012
New Jersey Judge Affirms School Board’s Suspension of Football Players from State Championship Game February 24, 2012
Excluded from Legal Battle between Golf Companies, Court Grants State Farm Relief February 24, 2012
Former Rutgers Player Appeals Court Decision in Case against EA Sports February 24, 2012
Sixth Circuit Provides Mixed Ruling in Kobe Bryant Case Involving Fan February 24, 2012
Judge Rules in Favor of Female Athletes in Title IX Case February 24, 2012
Duane Morris’ Philadelphia Office Adds Sports Law Professor Kenneth L. Shropshire as Special Counsel February 24, 2012
Number of Plaintiffs Swell as Law Firms Seek Out Former NFL Players, for Concussion Litigation February 24, 2012
Community College Shielded by Immunity from Coach’s Lawsuit February 24, 2012
USOC Finds USA Taekwondo Out of Compliance with Sports Act February 10, 2012
High Court Affirms Dismissal of Nevada Soccer Coach’s Claim February 10, 2012
Gunner Kiel Demonstrates that Verbal Commitments Are Not Binding February 10, 2012
Court Dismisses Super Bowl Seating Lawsuit, But Leaves Door Open February 10, 2012
Court Dismisses Super Bowl Seating Lawsuit, But Leaves Door Open February 10, 2012
Tennis Channel v. Comcast: The Continuing Case for Program Carriage Regulation February 10, 2012
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Basketball Player in Premises Liability Case February 10, 2012
The Case for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Sports February 10, 2012
Court Affirms Dismissal of Claim Brought by Spectator February 10, 2012
Mulling the Federal Government’s Retreat from the Lance Armstrong Investigation February 10, 2012
Recent Collegiate Transfer Denials Spark Controversy February 10, 2012
Court Seeks Middle Ground in Battle between Copyright Holder and Baltimore Ravens January 27, 2012
Why the NCAA’s Efforts to Preserve Amateurism Are Both Lawful and in the Best Interest of College Athletics January 27, 2012
Slippery Rock University Settles Lawsuit Filed by Female Employees January 27, 2012
School District, Coaches Rebuffed in Privacy Dispute Concerning Student Athlete January 27, 2012
Bob Wallace Brings Sports Law Experience to Thompson Coburn January 27, 2012
Jacksonville Jaguars Dismiss General Counsel, Hire New One January 27, 2012
The Resurrection of the Competitive Sports Doctrine in Texas January 27, 2012
NCAA’s Motion to Dismiss Granted in Agnew Case January 27, 2012
Court: Two of the Three Claims Against Ticketmaster Can Continue January 27, 2012
Golf Association Defeats Claim Because of Ambiguity in Contract January 27, 2012
Law Firm Files Concussion Lawsuit on Behalf of More Than 100 NFL Retirees January 27, 2012
Bryan Cave LLP and Holme Roberts & Owen LLP Merge Into Expanded International Firm, with a Strong Sports Law Presence January 27, 2012