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December 20, 2024
Sports Merch Cos. Fight Penn State TM Ban And Fee Bids
Two sports merchandise companies found to have infringed The Pennsylvania State University's trademarks slammed the school's motions for attorney fees and a ban on selling the infringing products, saying the former is based on "half-truths and misstatements" and the latter is "breathtakingly broad."
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December 20, 2024
Off The Bench: Jordan's NASCAR Dunk, NIL Attys' Payday
In this week's Off The Bench, Michael Jordan's racing team scores an early-stage win in its antitrust battle with NASCAR, attorneys engineering a historic settlement with the NCAA seek more than half a billion dollars in fees, and the fracas over college sports realignment makes headaches for the Mountain West Conference.
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December 20, 2024
Ky. Man Drops Suit Against Virtual Casino Creators
A Kentucky resident has dismissed a lawsuit he brought against the producers of online gaming apps he described as "social casinos" that constitute illegal wagering and cause the same problems as real-life gambling.
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December 20, 2024
Watershed NCAA, UFC Settlements Highlight 2024's 2nd Half
The second half of 2024 saw the sunset of several yearslong lawsuits that will significantly impact the world of sports, including the settlement of the NCAA's name, image and likeness antitrust litigation and the closing of the UFC's legal battle with current and former fighters. Here, Law360 explores the top sports and betting moments from the second half of 2024.
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December 19, 2024
Feds Fight Calif. Tribe's Bid To Block Casino Trust Order
The federal government is fighting a bid by a California tribe to block the U.S. Department of the Interior from approving a casino project on its historic homelands, arguing that it has not yet identified any irreparable harm that would justify a temporary restraining order.
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December 19, 2024
DOJ Wants Time In Fubo-ESPN Streaming JV Arguments
The U.S. Department of Justice has got something to say to the Second Circuit about an attempt from ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery to overturn a preliminary injunction stopping them from going forward with a joint sports streaming venture that a rival says will run it out of business.
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December 19, 2024
EU Opens In-Depth Probe Of Liberty's $3.6B MotoGP Deal
European antitrust regulators are investigating Liberty Media's proposed acquisition of Dorna Sports, citing concerns that the €3.5 billion deal could harm competition in motorsports broadcasting and drive up licensing costs.
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December 19, 2024
Ex-Knick Oakley Denies Scrapping Evidence In MSG Feud
Former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley testified to a federal judge Thursday that he never intentionally deleted text messages about his 2017 altercation with Madison Square Garden security, as the damages litigation in its eighth year meandered toward trial.
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December 19, 2024
Vanderbilt QB Gets Extra Year Of NCAA Eligibility, Judge Rules
A Tennessee federal judge has granted Vanderbilt University star quarterback Diego Pavia a preliminary injunction that allows him to play football next season despite NCAA rules that say his eligibility has expired.
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December 19, 2024
Honda, Nissan Mulling Merger, And Other Deal Rumors
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are discussing a potential merger as they look to compete with the likes of Tesla and Chinese automakers, according to a Wednesday report by Nikkei. A subsequent report in The Wall Street Journal laid out some eye-catching stats about China's growth in the industry, which it said has left automakers elsewhere across the globe scrambling to compete.
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December 19, 2024
Casinos Say DOJ Has No 'Starting Point' For Room Rates
Las Vegas casino hotels urged the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday not to revive the first algorithmic price-fixing case to reach an appeals court, in a brief that took direct aim at the Justice Department's amicus intervention in the room rate lawsuit.
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December 19, 2024
Ex-NFLer's Brother Admits He Threatened Judge, UConn
The older brother of one-time New England Patriots star and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez has admitted in federal court that he threatened to harm a state court judge and to carry out a shooting at the University of Connecticut.
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December 19, 2024
US Billionaire Finalizes Deal For Everton Football Club
The company controlled by U.S. billionaire businessman Dan Friedkin, advised by Proskauer Rose, has completed its purchase of Everton Football Club, concluding a drawn-out process that included a previous deal that fell through after the buyer faced legal troubles.
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December 19, 2024
Year In Review: A Sports Betting Enforcement Snapshot
A messy gambling and fraud scandal that victimized Major League Baseball's best player, the blackballing of an NBA journeyman and rising fears about the integrity of college sports all marked a busy year for sports attorneys tracking the patchwork of enforcement efforts to crack down on illicit betting activity.
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December 18, 2024
NFL Union Rips DraftKings' Dismissal Try In Licensing Suit
The NFL Players Association this week bashed DraftKings Inc.'s attempt to toss claims in a lawsuit alleging the sports betting giant failed to make good on a licensing agreement related to nonfungible tokens, calling DraftKings' motion an attempt to twist the "plain language" of the agreement.
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December 18, 2024
LA Dodgers Must Face Disabled Fan's ADA Suit
A California federal judge has refused to end a Los Angeles Dodgers gamegoer's negligence suit alleging he fell and hurt himself after being denied permission to bring his cane into the stadium, finding Tuesday that the purported denial exposed the man, who had to use stairs without handrails, to an unreasonable risk of harm.
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December 18, 2024
Michael Jordan's NASCAR Team Clinches Win In Antitrust Suit
NASCAR can't enforce an antitrust release in its racing contracts for the 2025 season, a North Carolina federal judge ruled Wednesday, finding two teams suing the organization have shown they are likely to succeed on at least part of their claim accusing it of monopolizing the sport.
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December 18, 2024
1st-Ever Arb. Antitrust Casino Class Certified In Shuffler Suit
Scientific Games' successor Light & Wonder Inc. must battle arbitration from customers accusing the gambling company of monopolizing the automatic card shuffler market using fraudulently obtained patents, after an arbitrator said there's no need to individually assess the arbitration provisions of all roughly 112 class members.
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December 18, 2024
NHL Arena, Ex-Worker Get OK For Retaliation Suit Deal
A New Jersey federal judge approved Wednesday a deal resolving retaliation and harassment claims from a former line cook at the New Jersey Devils' arena.
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December 18, 2024
The Biggest Trademark Decisions Of 2024
The Pennsylvania State University emerged victorious in arguably the most closely watched trademark trial of the year against an online retailer that sold merchandise bearing historic Penn State marks, and the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an attorney's attempt to register "Trump Too Small" as a trademark. Here are Law360's picks for the biggest trademark decisions of 2024.
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December 18, 2024
Class Counsel In NCAA-NIL Suits Seek $500M-Plus In Fees
The attorneys who represent the athletes in two name, image and likeness class actions that were settled with the NCAA have requested more than half a billion dollars total in fees and costs, citing the "substantial risks and complex issues" involved.
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December 17, 2024
Fla. Judge Trims Suit Over Misrepresented Pickleball Paddles
A Florida federal judge on Tuesday declined to completely toss a proposed class action brought by a pickleball player accusing a paddle manufacturer of deceptively marketing its products as certified by the sport's governing body, dismissing the suit's breach of warranty counts but saying its primary consumer protection claims would remain intact.
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December 17, 2024
Win For Ole Miss Coach In Copyright Suit By 'Serial Litigant'
A lawsuit accusing University of Mississippi football coach Lane Kiffin of copyright infringement over a social media post was thrown out by a Mississippi federal judge, who scolded the plaintiff for making Kiffin the latest stop on his "traveling litigation show.''
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December 17, 2024
Mountain West Conference Hit With New Suit Over Exit Fees
Two schools sued the Mountain West Conference on Tuesday, alleging its punishing exit fees are stifling their ability to join the rival Pac-12 Conference, echoing Pac-12's antitrust case against Mountain West over supposed efforts to stifle Pac-12 recruitment.
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December 17, 2024
Roblox, Epic Games Accused Of Addicting Minors
A suit filed in California state court has alleged that Epic Games and Roblox purposefully addict minors to playing their video games, knowing that the more time that they spend playing games, the more they will spend on in-game purchases.
Expert Analysis
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Series
After Chevron: Impact On Indian Law May Be Muted
Agency interpretations of Indian law statutes that previously stood the test of judicial review are likely to withstand new challenges even after the end of Chevron deference, but litigation in the area is all but certain, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.
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How To Clean Up Your Generative AI-Produced Legal Drafts
As law firms increasingly rely on generative artificial intelligence tools to produce legal text, attorneys should be on guard for the overuse of cohesive devices in initial drafts, and consider a few editing pointers to clean up AI’s repetitive and choppy outputs, says Ivy Grey at WordRake.
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Series
Boxing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Boxing has influenced my legal work by enabling me to confidently hone the skills I've learned from the sport, like the ability to remain calm under pressure, evaluate an opponent's weaknesses and recognize when to seize an important opportunity, says Kirsten Soto at Clyde & Co.
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Opinion
Industry Self-Regulation Will Shine Post-Chevron
The U.S. Supreme Court's Loper decision will shape the contours of industry self-regulation in the years to come, providing opportunities for this often-misunderstood practice, says Eric Reicin at BBB National Programs.
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3 Ways Agencies Will Keep Making Law After Chevron
The U.S. Supreme Court clearly thinks it has done something big in overturning the Chevron precedent that had given deference to agencies' statutory interpretations, but regulated parties have to consider how agencies retain significant power to shape the law and its meaning, say attorneys at K&L Gates.
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After Chevron
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference standard in June, this Expert Analysis series has featured attorneys discussing the potential impact across 37 different rulemaking and litigation areas.
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Opinion
FIFA Maternity Policy Shows Need For Federal Paid Leave
While FIFA and other employers taking steps to provide paid parental leave should be applauded, the U.S. deserves a red card for being the only rich nation in the world that offers no such leave, says Dacey Romberg at Sanford Heisler.
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Opinion
Atty Well-Being Efforts Ignore Root Causes Of The Problem
The legal industry is engaged in a critical conversation about lawyers' mental health, but current attorney well-being programs primarily focus on helping lawyers cope with the stress of excessive workloads, instead of examining whether this work culture is even fundamentally compatible with lawyer well-being, says Jonathan Baum at Avenir Guild.
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Series
Skiing And Surfing Make Me A Better Lawyer
The skills I’ve learned while riding waves in the ocean and slopes in the mountains have translated to my legal career — developing strong mentor relationships, remaining calm in difficult situations, and being prepared and able to move to a backup plan when needed, says Brian Claassen at Knobbe Martens.
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Unpacking The Circuit Split Over A Federal Atty Fee Rule
Federal circuit courts that have addressed Rule 41(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are split as to whether attorney fees are included as part of the costs of a previously dismissed action, so practitioners aiming to recover or avoid fees should tailor arguments to the appropriate court, says Joseph Myles and Lionel Lavenue at Finnegan.
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After A Brief Hiccup, The 'Rocket Docket' Soars Back To No. 1
The Eastern District of Virginia’s precipitous 2022 fall from its storied rocket docket status appears to have been a temporary aberration, as recent statistics reveal that the court is once again back on top as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
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Recruitment Trends In Emerging Law Firm Frontiers
BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
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What Companies Should Consider Amid Multistate AG Actions
The rise of multistate attorney general actions is characterized by increased collaboration and heightened scrutiny across various industries — including Big Tech and gaming — and though coalitions present challenges for targeted companies, they also offer opportunities for streamlined resolutions and coordinated public relations efforts, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.
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4 Tips For Drafting Earnouts To Avoid Disputes
Amid slowed merger and acquisition activity, buyers and sellers are increasingly turning to earnout provisions to get deals done, but these must be carefully drafted to avoid interpretative differences that can lead to later disputes, say attorneys at Cooley.
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Series
Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.