On Thursday, March 19, 2021, the Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Law Society was fortunate enough to speak with Tommy Amaker, Head Coach of the Harvard Crimson men’s basketball team. Coach Amaker has an impressive resume. On top of being an All-American player himself, he coached for the University of Michigan, Seton Hall University, and assisted... Continue Reading →
ESPORTS: THE FUTURE OF GAMING
Photo Source: HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas Esports stands for "electronic sports." It describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming. It allows people from all over the world to connect and play games together in real time. In 2020, there were 496 million esports followers. It is predicted that, by 2023, there will be... Continue Reading →
Vincent Jackson’s Family Donates His Brain to Boston University’s CTE Center After Death
Photo Source: Yahoo Vincent Jackson, former NFL wide receiver, was found dead on Monday in his hotel room located at a Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida. Jackson's family reported him missing on February 10. However, the missing persons case was canceled when deputies were able to locate and speak with Jackson at the hotel on... Continue Reading →
Super Bowl LV: What to Expect During COVID
Photo Source: YARDBARKER The Super Bowl is the largest game of the year for the National Football League ("NFL"). Last year, 62,417 fans sat in the stands and watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers. This Sunday, February 7, it will be a different experience for fans who are attending to watch... Continue Reading →
Facebook: A Social Media Monopoly?
Photo Source: Fader On December 9, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sued Facebook for illegal monopolization, a violation of federal antitrust law. In a parallel lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorney generals from around the nation, also sued Facebook to stop its anticompetitive conduct. The overarching... Continue Reading →
Movie Theaters Reopening in New York
Photo Source: Variety Movie theaters were forced to shut down in March due to the pandemic. Large movie theater chains, such as Regal and AMC, were uncertain if they would be able to continue operating. These companies went months without generating revenue, forcing them to furlough staff, apply for federal assistance, and raise money through... Continue Reading →
Bills Mafia: What Rachel Bush Has To Say About The “No Fans” Rule
Photo Source: Twitter/@NFLonFOX After being crowned the best fans in the league, the Bills Mafia is struggling with not being allowed in the Bills Stadium to watch the games. Fox Sports conducted an "Ultimate Fan Bracket: NFL Edition" to determine which NFL team has the best fan base. Beating out 31 teams, Bills Mafia was... Continue Reading →
How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Entertainment Industry
Photo Source: The Hollywood Reporter As filming is permitted to resume, the entertainment industry is starting to feel somewhat "normal" again. Production companies are wasting no time trying to get back on track. However, there are some undeniable differences between filming now versus how it looked in February. All media production was halted in mid-March... Continue Reading →
The Rising Battle Between Music Artists and Record Labels
Photo Source: New York Daily News The fight between music artists and record labels continues as more celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Kanye West, use their platform to bring awareness to the issue within the industry. The issue being addressed is that record labels, not artists, generally own the master rights. We will discuss this... Continue Reading →
Ellen DeGeneres: Faces Toxic Workplace Allegations
Photo Source: ScreenRant The “Be Kind” Lady Ellen DeGeneres is most notably known for her role on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which she has hosted since 2003. As a gay public figure, Ellen has used her platform to push for and advance gay rights in America. “[Ellen] and President Obama were the leaders when LGBT... Continue Reading →