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Contractual Issues

Former Business Manager Sues Reggie Jackson

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Frank Perry, a man who claims to be Reggie Jackson’s former business manager, has filed a lawsuit against his previous client for breaching an oral agreement. Perry and Jackson allegedly came to an agreement in 2002 that stipulated ten percent of the gross of Jackson memorabilia sales would […]

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Contractual Issues

Man Sues Pittsburgh Penguins over Text Message Service

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. The Lemieux Group encourages supporters to sign up for text message notifications regarding their teams’ breaking news, player trades, and special offers. The service designed to promote the Pittsburgh Penguins, stipulated no more than three text messages would be sent a week. Fred Weiss contends these terms and […]

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Contractual Issues

Mike Vick Being Sued for Breaching Contract with Sports Company

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick is being sued by J.O. Sports Company for failing to fulfill obligations as part of three year $101,500 contract. Vick entered into the agreement with the sports firm in August 2011. The deal allegedly stipulated that Vick must provide J.O. Sports with game […]

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First Amendment

Former UCLA Bruin Files Lawsuit due to Sports Illustrated Article

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Earlier this year Sports Illustrated published an article titled “Special Report: Not the U.C.L.A Way” that created quite a stir with its characterization of the UCLA men’s basketball program. The story portrayed the Bruins program as in a period of major decline and being highly dysfunctional.  Coach Ben […]

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Entertainment Law Headline

How Should Artists React To Not Receiving Much Compensation From Spotify?

I was reading Billboard magazine when I came across an interesting blurb in a discussion about the American rock duo, The Black Keys.  The blurb states that The Black Keys have refused to allow Spotify to stream their new music (from the album El Camino).  It was simply a business decision for the duo.  They […]

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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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Contractual Issues

Former College Basketball Coach Sues Kennesaw State over Promised Job Offer

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Kevin Cantwell has filed a lawsuit for unspecified damages against the Georgia Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in Cobb County Superior Court. The lawsuit stems from a meeting he had with his neighborhood friend, Daniel Papp. Cantwell alleges he was offered the Kennesaw State […]

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First Amendment

Major League Baseball Being Sued by Deer Antler Spray Company

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Last Friday, Nutronics Labs filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball in Broward County, Florida. The company claims MLB’s false and misleading statement concerning their deer velvet supplement has led to over twenty million dollars in losses. Nutronics, being represented by Francisco Javier Calvo, contends that in July […]

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Contractual Issues

Former Miami Hurricanes Football Coach Sues School

The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Randy Shannon is suing the University of Miami for breaching his contract. Shannon, the head football coach at Miami during the 2007 – 2010 seasons, was fired on November 2010. He has filed a lawsuit against his alma mater over controversy regarding the obligations of the contract. Shannon […]

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Job/Internship Opportunities

Intern or Employee? Determining Whether Interns are Entitled to Wages and Employee Benefits.

The following article is a guest contribution by Benjamin Haynes, Esq.   Haynes is a former Division 1 Basketball Player at Oral Roberts University and currently practices law in the State of Florida. Currently, the Houston Astros are offering a full time unpaid internship to eligible college students. The internship requires the intern to handle extensive duties, […]