The National Basketball Association, or NBA, has ended a multi-decade partnership with Warner Brothers regarding media rights of the league.1 The NBA has opted to instead partner with Amazon Prime Video, while continuing to operate with NBC and Disney.2 In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver claimed, “The digital opportunities with Amazon align perfectly with... Continue Reading →
A recent decision by a Third Circuit Court regarding the eligibility of student-athletes to be considered “employees” has upheaved much of the collegiate athletics landscape. The court, in response to an interlocutory appeal, has decided that collegiate athletes are justified in bringing a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claim, potentially providing an opportunity, depending on... Continue Reading →
Students at Brown University have brought forth a class action lawsuit against the University–and wider Ivy League policies regarding athletic scholarships1. Tamenag Choh, a forward for the Brown Men’s Basketball team from 2017 to 2022, and Grace Kirk, a guard on the university’s Women’s Basketball team since 2020, argue that an agreement among Ivy League... Continue Reading →
A recent effort by athletes on the Dartmouth University Men’s Basketball team to join the Service Employees International Union Local 560 has led to a fierce battle between the Dartmouth administration, which claims its students do not qualify as employees, and therefore have no right to join a union, and proponents of greater rights for... Continue Reading →