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Video Interviews

Video Interview with Attorney/ Associate Scout / Adjunct Professor – Joshua Schaub

The following video interview of Joshua Schaub was conducted by Cyle Kiger.  

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Uncategorized

NFLPA v. NFLCA

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. The National Football League Players Association (“NFLPA”) has filed a suit (found here) on April 17th, 2012, against the NFL Coaches Association (“NFLCA”) in the District of Columbia. The NFLCA was established in 2005 as a membership organization and District of Columbia Corporation representing coaches in the NFL.  […]

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Endorsement Deals Intellectual Property

Two Apparel Giants in Suit Over New Jet, Tim Tebow

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Nike, Inc. (plaintiff) and Reebok International Ltd. (defendant) are involved in a suit over improper use of apparel regarding the polarizing figure, Tim Tebow.  Nike, whom Tebow exclusively authorized and licensed to use his name on apparel on March 24th, 2010, is suing Reebok for unfair competition, misappropriation […]

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Whistleblowing

Claim Brought from High School Hazing Whistleblower

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. ESPN’s “Outside The Lines” recently aired a segment on Florida A&M’s marching band hazing incident that resulted in a death of a drum major.  College campuses nationwide know teams and organizations may administer hazing of students.  In a recent lawsuit, varsity football coach and plaintiff, Patrick Cornelius, blew […]

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Video Interviews

Video Interview with Minnesota Vikings Executive Director of Player Development/Legal – Les Pico

The following video interview of Minnesota Vikings Executive Director of Player Development/Legal  Les Pico was conducted by Cyle Kiger.    

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Intentional Torts

Aqib Talib Verbally Assaults Woman; Chris Cook Trial on the Docket

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Aqib Talib, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback,  is already awaiting trial for a felony gun charge. Commissioner Roger Goodell did not issue a punishment for the felony gun charge. However, repercussions from that incident will likely come after his court hearing.  To make matters worse, the problem child of […]

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Intellectual Property

Nike’s New FuelBand Product Brings Trademark Suit

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. I first saw an article for Nike’s new product FuelBand during CES in Las Vegas.  The band is used to monitor the user’s activity rate while exercising, known as Nike Fuel. Recently, a South Carolina based clothing company called Fuel Clothing sent a cease-and-desist letter warning Nike of […]

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Negligence

Plaintiff Wins $4.4 Million Judgment Against L.A. Fitness

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. ​Rene Rodriguez, a 36 year old car salesman, has won his personal injury suit against L.A. Fitness International LLC.  Rodriguez went for a board around the arc, when he slipped in a puddle on the floor.   As a result, Rodriguez incurred around $125,000 in medical bills because three (and […]

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Criminal Issues Intentional Torts

New Orleans Saints put Bounty on Opponents

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. ​The 2009 NFL champions have potential legal infractions coming for puting “bounties” on opposing players.  In Minnesota, Brett Favre was arguably more popular than Adrian Peterson for a single season, and it sickens me that an NFL team would reward players for injuring top-tier players.   Who dat dirty team? […]

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Concussion Litigation

Death over Concussion Issues Brings Suit

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Dave Duerson died a year ago due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.  There were times in his 11 year career where he lost consciousness during games, and had more than 10 concussions.  Duerson, a member of the ’85 Bears and ’90 Giants Super Bowl teams, […]

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Drugs/Doping

NHL and WADA to Re-work Drug Testing Policy?

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. A focus in all major sports continues to be drug testing and the use of Human Growth Hormone (HGH).  Add the National Hockey League to the list in strengthening its own policy with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).  The Chicago Tribune reported that the WADA has had conversations […]

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Bankruptcy

Sacramento Kings File Claim Against Sponsor Power Balance

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Late 2011, Power Balance, a California wristband company and owner of the naming rights to the Sacramento Kings arena, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.   The Kings have recently filed a claim for $8.3 million against Power Balance. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the type of most bankruptcy cases.  It […]