[1] Clemson is taking the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) to court, and the ramifications of the lawsuit could be massive for not just the conference but all of college football. Last month Clemson followed the lead of Florida State University (FSU) and filed a lawsuit against the ACC. Their goal?: To prove that the contracts... Continue Reading →
[1] As of late last week, Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula are currently exploring the possibility of selling a non-controlling, minority interest in the team.[2] The current working figure is a 25% stake in the franchise, though this number is not set in stone.[3] In a statement released on Friday, the Bills stated... Continue Reading →
[1] Earlier this month on March 18th, the Minnesota Court of Appeals sent the lawsuit brought by transgender athlete JayCee Cooper against USA Powerlifting (USAPL) back to a trial court to determine whether she was banned from competing in the women’s category because of her transgender status or because of physical advantages. Cooper’s legal battle... Continue Reading →
[1] Last Friday a ruling by District Court Judge Clifton Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee made the NCAA’s worst nightmare a reality. The preliminary injunction he granted now prohibits the NCAA from enforcing its own rules barring the use of pay-for-play in recruiting.[2] Effective immediately, college athletes can now be promised name, image,... Continue Reading →
[1] Late last month the Baltimore Orioles suffered another loss in their long-running dispute with the Washington Nationals over television rights fees.[2] The decision was handed down by the New York Court of Appeals on April 25th, and confirmed an earlier decision of an MLB arbitration panel that the Orioles must pay the Nationals over... Continue Reading →
[1] Earlier this month, the state attorneys general in New York and California announced that they have launched a joint investigation into the NFL over allegations that female employees of the league have been subject to workplace sex, racial, and age bias, as well as sexual harassment.[2] The probe into the league’s workplace culture is... Continue Reading →
[1] After months of evading service, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was finally served legal papers in late April as part of a lawsuit surrounding the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency platform. According to the Miami-based Moskowitz Law Firm, Shaq had been “running from [the firm] for three months” as they attempted to serve him legal paper for... Continue Reading →
[1] Last week lawyers for former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden filed their response to the NFL’s appeal of a District Court’s denial of their motion to compel arbitration. The disgraced coach’s lawsuit against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell is for the balance of the 10-year, $100 million contract he had signed with the... Continue Reading →
[1] Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Education proposed a new rule that would forbid blanket bans on transgender athlete participation in school sports. The proposed rule would apply to public K-12 schools, as well as colleges, universities, and other institutions that receive federal funding.[2] The proposed rule would build upon the longstanding Title... Continue Reading →
[1] This past week, former Arizona Cardinals front office executive Terry McDonough filed an arbitration claim against the team that accused owner Michael Bidwell of gross misconduct, including cheating, discrimination, and harassment.[2] The arbitration claim was filed with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last Tuesday, but the exact details of the accusations and contents of the... Continue Reading →