The following article was written by Ashley Foster. Auburn point guard Varez Ward is under investigation by the FBI for point shaving. Thursday, Yahoo! Sports reported the FBI started its investigation in February. The focus is on Auburn’s Feb. 7 loss to Alabama and it’s Jan. 25 loss to Arkansas. Ward’s teammate, guard Chris Denson, was […]
Each Friday we will feature an article from our good friends at The Legal Blitz. Please enjoy the following piece and check out The Legal Blitz when you get a chance! Yet another chapter has begun in the saga of the New York Mets organization’s financial responsibility in Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, which collapsed over three years ago. U.S. […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. The University of Arizona’s student newspaper, the Arizona Daily, has reported the Tucson Police Department arrested four UA football players for their role in a brawl last weekend. Police reports cite sophomore cornerback Jourdon Grandon, offensive tackle Fabbians Ebbele, offensive lineman Eric Bender, and safety Jared Tevis were […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Former outspoken Philadelphia Eagles receiver Freddie Mitchell has been indicted on federal tax fraud charges. Fox Philly first reported news of the IRS charges. Jamie Russ-Walls and Richard Walls allegedly recruited Mitchell to procure professional athletes as tax return customers. An athlete only identified by the initials A.G. […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Brought to you by the NYU School of Law IPELS Sports Law Group Sponsored by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Date and Time: March 23, 2012, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South map Panels: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations (10:00 am […]
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 […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Syracuse University self-reported potential violations of their drug policy several months ago, which has led to an NCAA inquiry. Yahoo! Sports reported that at least ten players starting in the 2000-01 season tested positive for banned recreational substance(s). The violations should have resulted in suspensions, but the players […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. The Chicago Cubs are hiring an attorney to work in the Office of the General Counsel. The candidate needs to have earned his/her law degree and the position involves a particular focus in contractual law. The responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications can be found here along with instructions to […]
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 […]
The following is a guest post made by Paul D. Anderson. Anderson is a third-year law student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is the creator/editor of NFLconcussionlitigation.com. You can follow him on twitter @PaulD_Anderson to stay up-to-date on the concussion litigation front. We’ve all seen the annoying commercials, “BAD DRUG?!” call Pulaski & Middleman […]