Mr. John is Joining Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Law Society to discuss everything law! The Event It is BSELS great pleasure to introduce Stefan John, a practicing attorney based out of Miami, Florida. Mr. John is joining the UB Law community, speaking with students, professors, and faculty regarding his practice experience and answering questions. Mr.... Continue Reading →
Background of the issue: how did we get here? In January 2014, Stan Kroenke, owner of the then-St. Louis Rams, purchased a 60-acre parcel of land in Inglewood, CA. At the time, Kroenke refused to comment on his aspirations with the land and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell publicly dismissed the idea that this land could... Continue Reading →
Photo Via: The Guardian New York City vaccination mandate restricts Kyrie Irving; others unvaccinated can still play in NYC. The National Basketball Association is widely considered as a ‘player friendly league.’ NBA athletes often have the autonomy to act and speak as they wish and are championed for doing so. The NBA, staying on brand,... Continue Reading →
A quick rundown of this past week in sports, entertainment, and law. Howdy, folks! I’m back with everyone’s favorite Monday-morning piece: the Rodeo Read. This past week in sports and entertainment law has been full of stories you can discuss at the watering hole, so let’s jump right on in. Britney Officially Freed No more... Continue Reading →
photo via Forbes. CBS, among all other major sports news platforms, has asserted in the last 24 hours that the Philadelphia 76ers are contributing to Ben Simmons's mental health struggles. I would never make light of a person's situation, especially as it pertains to their mental health, but as we all know there are several... Continue Reading →
So, historically, the key to determining the extent of an individual's right to free speech under the First Amendment has been the classic example that one cannot "shout fire in a crowded theatre". The social media analogy to that now is the use of a public platform to spew false, discredited and completely erroneous information... Continue Reading →
Part I of Aly Raisman Series by Darby Daly and Marissa Egloff Former United States Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman has one of the most impressive resumes. As a gymnast, Raisman captained the United States Olympics women’s gymnastics team in both 2012 and 2016, during which time she earned six Olympic medals, including three gold, two... Continue Reading →
Following a unanimous decision in September by Major League Baseball (MLB) owners, MLB will cover the housing costs of minor league players beginning in 2022. For nearly 5,000 affiliated minor league baseball players, this is an incredible development. It has been an ongoing difficulty for minor league players to secure affordable in-season housing. This... Continue Reading →
One week after the horrific report detailing the sexual assault and harassment former Chicago Blackhawk Kyle Beach faced, the NHL was once again in the limelight with more allegations of sexual assault and a cover up—this time against the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Erin and Jarrod Skalde filed a claim against the Penguins in federal district court... Continue Reading →
Live events, particularly concerts and music festivals, are supposed to serve as a place of entertainment - a place where everyone can enjoy themselves without worrying for their safety. Unfortunately, concerts can become dangerous if they are not executed correctly and lack the proper resources to maintain civility, which seemed to be what happened at... Continue Reading →