Photo via: http://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-joe-curtis-seltzer-mayberg-sports-entertainment-smse-miami/ Joe Curtis built his own firm and brand by combining traditional legal concepts with a futuristic approach “You are going to eat [explicit].” Joe Curtis, a young, up and coming sports and entertainment attorney based out of Miami, Florida, fights every day for his once dream — and now reality. Curtis did... Continue Reading →
NFL Sports Law Round Tables
The UB Center for the Advancement of Sports and the UB Alumni Association present two exciting NFL open discussions. With the NFL draft right around the corner, now is the perfect time for the University at Buffalo to play host to three amazing guest speakers, Dave Gardi on April 13th and Michael North and Charlotte... Continue Reading →
De’Aaron Fox Swipes Money from Fans in an NFT “Rug Pull”
Photo via: Next NFT Drop Sacramento Kings’ star point guard, De’Aaron Fox, is facing backlash over seemingly defrauding fans over a failed NFT project, collecting $1.5 million in profit for himself I. Overview De’Aaron Fox, star point guard for the Sacramento Kings, is living up to his nickname, “Swipa the Fox,” a play on words... Continue Reading →
Brittney Griner Detained in Russia; Major Cause for Concern Amongst the ongoing Conflict in the World
Photo Via: USA Today Russian Customs officials detained WNBA star, Brittany Griner, for possessing vape cartridges containing hashish oil, that were found in her luggage I. Overview The geopolitical landscape of the world right now is fragile — to say the least. With war and destruction taking place in Ukraine after Russian President Vladmir Putin... Continue Reading →
NIL Compensation and Taxes: A Quick Rundown to Ensure NCAA Athletes are Complying with Applicable Tax Laws
In the first tax year with name, image, and likeness compensation implications, NCAA athletes must comply with both federal and state tax laws. Death, taxes, and name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) compensation. NCAA athletes are permitted to profit off their NIL. With this newly granted right, athletes must comply with the applicable United States tax... Continue Reading →
Nike v. StockX: A Full Breakdown of the NFT Lawsuit that will Create Legal Precedent
Photo via: StockX Nike is suing StockX over StockX’s creation of NFT’s using Nike Brand sneakers as a major selling point I. Overview In early February, Nike filed a complaint against StockX, an online based “middle-man”, for the sale and distribution of a plethora of products — predominantly sneakers. StockX prides itself on being a... Continue Reading →
NFL’s NFT Playbook
Photo via: Bleeding Green Nation The NFL is dipping its toes into the new age of digital assets Congrats to the Los Angeles Rams on winning Super Bowl LVI. The Rams and owner Stan Kroenke went all in on this season by trading for Mathew Stafford and their gamble paid-off. The intersection of law and... Continue Reading →
Brian Flores Takes a Stand Against the NFL
Photo via: The Palm Beach Post Brian Flores, former Miami Dolphins head coach, is taking action against the NFL’s longstanding diversity issues Before I start, I want to say a few things. I recently attended an event where John W. Marshall, son of the late-great first black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, discussed growing up... Continue Reading →
What in the Covid is Going on: The NBA & NHL
Professional sports leagues are being ravished with covid issues — This is Part II of a two-part series Stop me if you have heard this before, covid is running rampant throughout sports leagues. If it sounds familiar, you are right. It seems like the sports world came to a halt just yesterday and covid vaccinations... Continue Reading →
What in the Covid is Going on: The NFL
Photo Via: Sporting News Professional sports leagues are being ravished with covid issues — This is Part I of a two part series Stop me if you have heard this before, covid is running rampant throughout sports leagues. If it sounds familiar, you are right. It seems like the sports world came to a halt... Continue Reading →