Sports & Betting

  • August 16, 2024

    Pelicans Sue Westgate For Bailing On Sponsorship Deal

    The New Orleans Pelicans sued the marketing arm of Westgate Resorts in Louisiana federal court Friday, alleging the company illegally backed out of a three-year sponsorship deal after just one year.

  • August 16, 2024

    FuboTV Scores Injunction Blocking Streaming Venture Launch

    Sports streaming service Fubo has convinced a New York federal court to block ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery from launching their "sports-first streaming business" while it challenges the joint venture as an anticompetitive attempt to knock it out of the market.

  • August 16, 2024

    NC Legislation To Watch In 2024: A Midyear Report

    College "prop bets" are on the line, and a public face mask requirement could be torpedoed — at least in some situations — under two proposals being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly.

  • August 15, 2024

    Conflict Questions Haunt Chiles' Bronze Medal Case

    The Court of Arbitration for Sport has now released its decision stripping U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal in favor of a Romanian gymnast, though questions about a potential conflict involving tribunal president Hamid Gharavi have put the sports court on the defensive.

  • August 15, 2024

    BigLaw Gambling Probe Halts Notre Dame Men's Swimming

    The University of Notre Dame has suspended its men's swimming program after a Ropes & Gray LLP investigation confirmed reports of widespread gambling in violation of National Collegiate Athletics Association rules, a matter the university's athletics director called "a deeply embedded team culture dismissive of Notre Dame's standards for student-athletes."

  • August 15, 2024

    Philips' Fitness Tracker Patent Suit Is Back On Course

    The Federal Circuit on Thursday breathed new life into a patent suit by electronics giant Philips targeting fitness trackers made by Garmin.

  • August 15, 2024

    FanDuel Co-Founders Add Scottish Claims To Suit Over Sale

    Co-founders of FanDuel have fortified their lawsuit accusing late-stage institutional investors of cheating early and longtime investors out of their fair share of equity when the company was sold in 2018, adding several claims under Scottish law.

  • August 15, 2024

    Deals Rumor Mill: Paramount, Blackstone, Starbucks

    The heir to Canadian liquor purveyor Seagram is preparing a bid for Paramount's parent company, Blackstone explores a potential $2.6 billion sale of Clarion Events, and activist investor Starboard sets sights on Starbucks. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.

  • August 15, 2024

    Washington Nationals, Ex-Scout Drop Vaccine Mandate Fight

    The Washington Nationals and a former scout accusing the team of firing him for seeking a religious exemption to a COVID-19 vaccine requirement have agreed to end a two-year legal fight, according to D.C. federal court documents filed Thursday.

  • August 15, 2024

    DraftKings Looks To Wipe Out Suit Over Voided NBA Bets

    DraftKings fired back at an aggrieved bettor suing the online sportsbook over voided NBA bets that allegedly cost him a $150,000 payday, telling an Indiana federal judge that its rules plainly allow for the cancelation of wagers offered with obviously incorrect odds.

  • August 14, 2024

    CFPB Probe Draws Bead On Sporting Goods BNPL Firm

    Credova, a fintech firm that specializes in buy-now, pay-later loans and other financing options for firearms and outdoor recreational goods purchases, is facing scrutiny from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a potential enforcement action, its parent company said Wednesday.

  • August 14, 2024

    MLB Players Inc. Slams Pirates, Store Chain Over NIL Use

    The Pittsburgh Pirates and a local convenience store chain are exploiting the names, images and likenesses of team players in marketing materials, according to a Pennsylvania federal lawsuit filed Wednesday by MLB Players Inc.

  • August 14, 2024

    NY Judge Tosses Noise Suit Against Queens Tennis Club

    A New York state judge on Tuesday dismissed a Queens nonprofit's nuisance suit against The West Side Tennis Club, which was accused of being responsible for excessive noise coming from concerts held at its century-old outdoor stadium in the borough's Forest Hills neighborhood.

  • August 14, 2024

    Ex-PGA Tour Employee Pushes For Vaccine Suit To Proceed

    A former PGA Tour employee urged a Florida federal judge to keep his discrimination suit alive, saying Tuesday that not only did the organization refuse to honor his religious objection to COVID-19 vaccine protocols, it fired him for it.

  • August 14, 2024

    Insurer Wants Out From Defense Of Philly Sports Radio Host

    State Farm asked a New Jersey federal court Wednesday to find it doesn't have to cover or defend Philadelphia sports talk radio host Anthony Gargano in litigation stemming from a 2022 motor vehicle accident, arguing the car he was driving is not covered by his insurance policy.

  • August 14, 2024

    Rising Star: Hogan Lovells' Russell Hedman

    Russell Hedman of Hogan Lovells co-led the legal team that advised the ownership group that purchased the Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion, earning him a spot among the sports and betting practitioners under 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.

  • August 14, 2024

    Playtech Confirms Talks For £2B Sale Of Italian Biz To Flutter

    Gambling technology company Playtech PLC confirmed Wednesday it is in talks for the potential sale of its Italian online and retail sports betting unit to the owner of Paddy Power for an estimated £2 billion ($2.57 billion).

  • August 14, 2024

    Brewers Owner Implicated In Fight Over Stolen Beach Sand

    The principal owner of the Milwaukee Brewers has been drawn into a testy dispute accusing one of his companies of stealing public beachfront sand in Malibu, California, and using it to build out a nearby private development.

  • August 13, 2024

    Missouri To Vote On Sports Betting Measure In November

    Voters in Missouri will decide whether to legalize sports betting in the Show-Me State this November, officials announced Tuesday, after years of stalled efforts by lawmakers and clamoring from the area's professional teams.

  • August 13, 2024

    Ill. Casino Can't Claim Immunity In Competition Row, City Says

    An Illinois city wants the Seventh Circuit to deny a proposed tribal casino's appeal that seeks to undo a lower court order that found the municipality didn't discriminate against it by choosing three other competitors to operate the venues, arguing that sovereign immunity can't protect the case from dismissal.

  • August 13, 2024

    New Balance Fails To Snip Nike's Flyknit Infringement Claims

    Nike Inc.'s lawsuit claiming New Balance Athletics Inc. infringed its Flyknit patents can advance, a Massachusetts federal judge ruled Tuesday — rejecting arguments that some of the allegations are barred by a Federal Circuit decision involving Adidas. 

  • August 13, 2024

    Ex-Pro Says $2B NCAA Deal Undercuts Collective Bargaining

    Former NBA player David West and his attorney have joined a growing chorus of opposition to the NCAA's more than $2 billion proposed name, image and likeness settlement with college athletes, arguing it circumvents collective bargaining.

  • August 13, 2024

    Judge Keeps Alive Suit Over Missed $1M Bill For Boxing Event

    A Florida federal judge on Tuesday denied video-sharing app company Triller's attempt to toss a suit from a boxing marketing firm alleging that it breached a contract related to a pair of California fights and failed to schedule upcoming bouts, while also giving the plaintiff five business days to file an amended complaint providing a basis for federal diversity jurisdiction.

  • August 13, 2024

    Ontario Athlete Fights NCAA Ban On Junior Hockey Players

    The NCAA conspires to control the youth hockey market by barring anyone who has played in professional hockey's top junior league from playing in college, junior player Rylan Masterson claims in a proposed class action against the NCAA and 10 major-college programs.

  • August 13, 2024

    Las Vegas Jury Deals Out A Verdict Of No Infringement

    A lawsuit surrounding a "rotatable shuffler" that has been going on in Nevada federal court for the better part of a decade has finally ended, with a Las Vegas jury finding that the maker of a roulette-style gambling machine did not infringe a patent covering a different kind of card shuffling machine.

Expert Analysis

  • The Legal Industry Needs A Cybersecurity Paradigm Shift

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    As law firms face ever-increasing risks of cyberattacks and ransomware incidents, the legal industry must implement robust cybersecurity measures and privacy-centric practices to preserve attorney-client privilege, safeguard client trust and uphold the profession’s integrity, says Ryan Paterson at Unplugged.

  • The State Of Play In NIL, Compensation For Student-Athletes

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    Recent NCAA developments — including name, image, and likeness legislation and a governance and compensation proposal — reflect a shift from the initial hands-off approach to student-athletes' NIL deals and an effort to allow colleges to directly compensate student-athletes without categorizing them as employees, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

  • 5 Reasons Associates Shouldn't Take A Job Just For Money

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    As a number of BigLaw firms increase salary scales for early-career attorneys, law students and lateral associates considering new job offers should weigh several key factors that may matter more than financial compensation, say Albert Tawil at Lateral Hub and Ruvin Levavi at Power Forward.

  • Series

    Playing Competitive Tennis Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My experience playing competitive tennis has highlighted why prioritizing exercise and stress relief, maintaining perspective under pressure, and supporting colleagues in pursuit of a common goal are all key aspects of championing a successful legal career, says Madhumita Datta at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Series

    The Pop Culture Docket: Judge Djerassi On Super Bowl 52

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    Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Ramy Djerassi discusses how Super Bowl 52, in which the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed over the New England Patriots, provides an apt metaphor for alternative dispute resolution processes in commercial business cases.

  • Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Law Firm Success

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    Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.

  • Series

    Competing In Triathlons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While practicing law and competing in long-distance triathlons can make work and life feel unbalanced at times, participating in the sport has revealed important lessons about versatility, self-care and perseverance that apply to the office as much as they do the racecourse, says Laura Heusel at Butler Snow.

  • Where Justices Stand On Chevron Doctrine Post-Argument

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    Following recent oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court, at least four justices appear to be in favor of overturning the long-standing Chevron deference, and three justices seem ready to uphold it, which means the ultimate decision may rest on Chief Justice John Roberts' vote, say Wayne D'Angelo and Zachary Lee at Kelley Drye.

  • Perspectives

    6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice

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    An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.

  • Series

    ESG Around The World: Canada

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    In Canada, multiple statutes, regulations, common law and industry guidance address environmental, social and governance considerations, with debate over ESG in the business realm potentially growing on the horizon, say attorneys at Blakes.

  • Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga

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    Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • What To Keep Tabs On In The NIL Arena This Year

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    The past year brought significant developments to name, image and likeness in the realm of college sports, making it increasingly important for lawyers to be well-versed in contracts, intellectual property and litigation as the new year unfolds, says Janet Moreira at Caldera Law.

  • Series

    Baking Bread Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    After many years practicing law, and a few years baking bread, I have learned that there are a few keys to success in both endeavors, including the assembly of a nourishing and resilient culture, and the ability to learn from failure and exercise patience, says Rick Robinson at Reed Smith.

  • Federal Courts And AI Standing Orders: Safety Or Overkill?

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    Several district court judges have issued standing orders regulating the use of artificial intelligence in their courts, but courts should consider following ordinary notice and comment procedures before implementing sweeping mandates that could be unnecessarily burdensome and counterproductive, say attorneys at Curtis.

  • 7 E-Discovery Predictions For 2024 And Beyond

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    The legal and technical issues of e-discovery now affect virtually every lawsuit, and in the year to come, practitioners can expect practices and policies to evolve in a number of ways, from the expanded use of relevancy redactions to mandated information security provisions in protective orders, say attorneys at Littler.

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