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Who Owns “Linsanity?”

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. The kid looks as if he has no ceiling.  Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks point guard, has contributed heavily to the Knicks seven game win streak.  In his last five games, he is averaging 23.6 points and 9.8 assists.  With every major media outlet muttering ‘Linsanity,’ who owns […]

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Judge Denies Former College Athletes Request For TV Contracts, Licensing Agreements, Revenue Reports

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Former NCAA athletes were dealt a blow by US Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins in their attempt to show that the NCAA forces athletes to relinquish their publicity rights. Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, and Ed O’Bannon were amongst a group hoping to obtain highly sensitive TV sports contracts and […]

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Legal Dispute over “Who Dat” Catch Phrase Reaches Settlement

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. “Who Dat?”, Inc. has reached a settlement with the NFL/New Orleans Saints over their trademark dispute. The settlement effectively dismisses the lawsuit and means the two will work together. From this point forward, all merchandise with the catch phrase will be co-branded by both parties. The legal battle began […]