Sports & Betting

  • January 07, 2025

    4th Circ. Revives Ex-NC State Athlete's Title IX Assault Suit

    The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday revived a former North Carolina State University athlete's claims the university didn't protect him from being sexually assaulted by the school's ex-director of sports medicine, finding that a report about the director's "sexual grooming" may have been enough to put the school on notice of the abuse.

  • January 07, 2025

    Hockey Pro Says Ex-Teammates Stole 'Moms Who Puck' TM

    Two retired professional women's hockey players who started a podcast last year called "Moms Who Puck" have been sued for trademark infringement by a former teammate who alleges they stole that phrase from her, according to a lawsuit in Connecticut federal court.

  • January 07, 2025

    Tiger Woods' New League In TM Fight With Equipment Maker

    A new professional virtual golf league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is engaged in a trademark spat with an equipment maker, with the pro golf stars arguing in a Delaware federal lawsuit that their new venture is allowed to use "LA Golf Club" in golf-related branding.

  • January 07, 2025

    Ex-Knick, Ex-MSG Security Head Spar Over Deposition

    Former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley and the former chief of security for Madison Square Garden have reached an "impasse" over a subpoena for the ex-chief's documents and deposition in a suit over Oakley's ejection from a February 2017 NBA game.

  • January 07, 2025

    Warner Bros., CEO Face 2nd Investor Suit Over Lost NBA Deal

    A second Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder has sued the media giant and CEO David Zaslav in federal court, accusing them of misleading fellow investors about the company's financial strength as attempts to renew its NBA media rights deal were disintegrating.

  • January 07, 2025

    University Wins Out In Fired Football Coach's Vax Bias Suit

    A federal judge dismissed a suit that accused Washington State University of unlawfully firing its head football coach over his religious opposition to the school's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, ruling the institution would have faced negative consequences if he remained unvaccinated.

  • January 07, 2025

    Getty, Shutterstock Ink $3.7B Visual Content Merger

    Getty Images Holdings Inc. and Shutterstock said Tuesday they have agreed to merge into a visual content company that would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, retaining the Getty Images name. 

  • January 06, 2025

    Clemson, FSU Agreed To 'Sue And Be Sued' In NC, ACC Says

    The Atlantic Coast Conference urged North Carolina's top court to allow its lawsuits over grant of rights contracts against Clemson and Florida State universities to stand, saying they can't be dismissed because the colleges agreed to "sue and be sued" as part of doing business in the Tar Heel State.

  • January 06, 2025

    Biden Signs DC Football Stadium Bill Into Law

    President Joe Biden on Monday gave Washington, D.C., government control over a site that could become home to a new stadium for the NFL's Commanders.

  • January 06, 2025

    FCC Requires Reports Following TV Program 'Blackouts'

    The Federal Communications Commission has voted to require multichannel video program distributors to report when programming "blackouts" occur due to impasses in carriage talks with broadcasters.

  • January 06, 2025

    USA Football Falls Short Of Goal Line In TM Infringement Claim

    A Texas federal judge has found that a jury will have to decide a trademark infringement claim launched by USA Football in a feud over the national leadership of flag football within the U.S., but said the organization's marks were valid.

  • January 06, 2025

    'Iron Man 2' Actor Sentenced To Over 8 Years For COVID Scam

    A bodybuilder and actor from "Iron Man 2" was sentenced to over eight years in prison by a California federal judge Monday after a jury found he tried to scam investors by claiming he'd found a cure for COVID-19 and that NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson was a major investor.

  • January 06, 2025

    MGM, Ex-Worker Prepare For COVID-19 Vax Exemption Trial

    A former MGM Grand Detroit employee will try to convince a federal jury this week that the casino and hotel improperly denied his request for religious exemption from its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, while MGM Grand is preparing to argue that the worker's shifting answers can't prove his purported beliefs were sincere. 

  • January 06, 2025

    Ex-NFL Pro Abandons 5th Circ. Bid To Renew Benefits Suit

    Former Denver Broncos fullback Detron Smith has dropped his Fifth Circuit appeal of a ruling that denied his bid to receive full disability benefits, days before arguments were set in the case.

  • January 06, 2025

    Fox Sports Host Offered $1.5M For Sex, Harassment Suit Says

    A longtime hairstylist at Fox Sports is accusing the network of ignoring sexual harassment and a toxic workplace environment created by its executives and hosts, including an offer by TV host Skip Bayless of $1.5 million to have sex with her, according to a California state lawsuit.

  • January 06, 2025

    Jenner & Block Faces DQ Bid In Casino Project Dispute

    Three Native American tribes want Jenner & Block LLP disqualified from a lawsuit that seeks to block the construction of a new casino in Oregon, claiming the firm previously represented them in the same dispute.

  • January 06, 2025

    Riddell Eyes Transfer Of Suit Over Allegedly Defective Helmet

    Riddell Inc. is urging a Texas federal judge to transfer to a different part of the state a lawsuit alleging a defect in its helmets led to a life-altering injury for a high school student, arguing the Tyler Division is a "clearly more convenient" location.

  • January 06, 2025

    Ohio State, NCAA, Big Ten Look To Sack Ex-QB's NIL Suit

    Ohio State University, the NCAA, The Big Ten Conference Inc. and a media rights licensing company urged an Ohio federal judge to toss a proposed class action brought by former Buckeye star quarterback Terrelle Pryor alleging they engaged in an anticompetitive conspiracy to monopolize profits on athletes' names, images and likenesses.

  • January 06, 2025

    Olshan Frome, Ellenoff Grossman Guide Gun Biz SPAC Deal

    Online firearm retailer GrabAGun, advised by Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, announced plans on Monday to go public through a $150 million merger with special purpose acquisition company Colombier II, led by Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP.

  • January 06, 2025

    Disney Buy Ends Fubo Sports Streaming Suit

    Disney and Fubo announced a deal Monday morning to combine the streaming startup with Disney's Hulu + Live TV business, in an agreement that ends Fubo's lawsuit that had so far successfully challenged a three-way live sports streaming joint venture between Disney's ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.

  • January 03, 2025

    Ex-Jaguars Employee Drops 2 FanDuel Owners From Suit

    A former employee of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars who's in federal prison for embezzling millions to spend on online gambling on Friday dropped Fox Corp. and Boyd Gaming Corp. from his $250 million suit accusing the betting platform FanDuel of preying on his addiction.

  • January 03, 2025

    NY Org. Settles, Churchill Downs Still In Horse Racing Fee Suit

    The New York Racing Association has settled its portion of a federal suit accusing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority of imposing illegal and unconstitutional fees on racetrack operators, while Churchill Downs remains in the court fight against the federally sanctioned private organization.

  • January 03, 2025

    Calif. Tribes Sue Casino Card Rooms Under New Law

    Seven California tribes are taking advantage of a new state law that prohibits games in card rooms to sue a slew of private casinos, accusing them of brazenly profiting from illegal gambling.

  • January 03, 2025

    Florida Sports Blog Hit With Copyright Case

    A Boca Raton, Florida-based sports blog is facing a copyright case from a New York photographer after including an image in a post about the history of the Sports Illustrated brand. 

  • January 03, 2025

    LA Clippers Seek To Arbitrate Trainer's Firing Suit

    The Los Angeles Clippers have asked a California state court to compel to arbitration a former trainer's lawsuit alleging he was fired for raising concerns about the health of star forward Kawhi Leonard.

Expert Analysis

  • How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market

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    Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.

  • Considerations For Federal Right Of Publicity As AI Advances

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    Amid rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence technology, Congress should consider how a federal right of publicity would interact with the existing patchwork of state name, image and likeness laws, as well as other issues like scope, harm recognized and available relief, says Ross Bagley at Pryor Cashman.

  • Series

    Rock Climbing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Rock climbing requires problem-solving, focus, risk management and resilience, skills that are also invaluable assets in my role as a finance lawyer, says Mei Zhang at Haynes and Boone.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Dance The Legal Standard Two-Step

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    From rookie brief writers to Chief Justice John Roberts, lawyers should master the legal standard two-step — framing the governing standard at the outset, and clarifying why they meet that standard — which has benefits for both the drafter and reader, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • How First-Of-Its-Kind NIL Lawsuit Is Shaping College Athletics

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    College quarterback Jaden Rashada's recent fraudulent inducement allegations filed against the University of Florida’s head football coach in Florida federal court provide a glimpse into how universities and collectives are navigating novel name, image and likeness issues, and preview potential future legal challenges these institutions may face, say attorneys at O'Melveny.

  • Series

    Being A Luthier Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    When I’m not working as an appellate lawyer, I spend my spare time building guitars — a craft known as luthiery — which has helped to enhance the discipline, patience and resilience needed to write better briefs, says Rob Carty at Nichols Brar.

  • Lead Like 'Ted Lasso' By Embracing Cognitive Diversity

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    The Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” aptly illustrates how embracing cognitive diversity can be a winning strategy for teams, providing a useful lesson for law firms, which can benefit significantly from fresh, diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.

  • Questions Remain After 3rd Circ.'s NCAA Amateurism Ruling

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    The Third Circuit's recent holding that college athletes can be considered employees under the FLSA adds to the trend of student-athletes obtaining new legal status in collegiate athletics, but leaves key questions unanswered, including how the economics of the decision will be applied, say attorneys at Reed Smith.

  • Playing The Odds: Probing Sports Betting Allegations

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    With gambling-related controversies becoming a mainstay of the athletics landscape, it's essential for in-house and outside counsel to stay abreast of best practices for conducting sports betting investigations, say attorneys at Steptoe.

  • Opinion

    Now More Than Ever, Lawyers Must Exhibit Professionalism

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    As society becomes increasingly fractured and workplace incivility is on the rise, attorneys must champion professionalism and lead by example, demonstrating how lawyers can respectfully disagree without being disagreeable, says Edward Casmere at Norton Rose.

  • Leveling Up IP Protections For Video Game Icons' Film Debuts

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    Video game creators venturing into new realms of entertainment that include their iconic characters, such as television and film adaptations, should take specific steps to strengthen their intellectual property rights, say Joshua Weigensberg and Parmida Enkeshafi at Pryor Cashman.

  • Series

    Serving In The National Guard Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My ongoing military experience as a judge advocate general in the National Guard has shaped me as a person and a lawyer, teaching me the importance of embracing confidence, balance and teamwork in both my Army and civilian roles, says Danielle Aymond at Baker Donelson.

  • A Midyear Forecast: Tailwinds Expected For Atty Hourly Rates

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    Hourly rates for partners, associates and support staff continued to rise in the first half of this year, and this growth shows no signs of slowing for the rest of 2024 and into next year, driven in part by the return of mergers and acquisitions and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, says Chuck Chandler at Valeo Partners.

  • Opinion

    States Should Loosen Law Firm Ownership Restrictions

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    Despite growing buzz, normalized nonlawyer ownership of law firms is a distant prospect, so the legal community should focus first on liberalizing state restrictions on attorney and firm purchases of practices, which would bolster succession planning and improve access to justice, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.

  • Series

    Solving Puzzles Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Tackling daily puzzles — like Wordle, KenKen and Connections — has bolstered my intellectual property litigation practice by helping me to exercise different mental skills, acknowledge minor but important details, and build and reinforce good habits, says Roy Wepner at Kaplan Breyer.

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